Job Description

As a Process Engineer, you’ll work cross-functionally to build capability in people and processes, while hitting and supporting your team’s goals of safety, quality, service, cost and sustainability. Do you see problems as challenges?  Do you have a passion for manufacturing food on a large scale and have an intellectual curiosity driving an understanding of how and why processes work?  If yes, our Jackson, TN Plant has an exciting opportunity for you! Bonus points if you have experience in Food Tech / Launch Management. Relocation is being provided.

At Kellogg, we’re a company that can nourish your career as well as your appetite.  We want you to bring your unique flavor to our Jackson plant where we are proud to produce Pringles, Kellogg Cracker, and Cheez-It brands. Our culture boasts a strong safety record, a high level of accountability, and great developmental opportunities. Join us in Jackson to add some flavor to your career!

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.?? 

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Optimizing Processes – Keep the plant production processes efficient as you work to improve process flow, reduce inventory costs, decrease area loss and implement efficiency-promoting practices. You’ll execute projects by partnering with other key functions, including research and development, the manufacturing reliability team, the continuous improvement team and the autonomous maintenance team.
Leading by Example and Coaching – Develop high-performing teams through Kellogg Work Systems tools that identify and analyze losses to develop solutions and control plans. Your leadership and coaching skills will be put to good use!
Driving KPIs and Work Standards – Work like an owner by developing and leading plant manufacturing standards for the production lines. As a goal-oriented person, KPIs are the peanut butter to your jelly! They’ll make it easy for you to develop, implement and track progress throughout the plant.
Promoting Best Practices – Share your key learnings as you learn best practices along the way. We need your expert communication skills to ensure we replicate operational excellence across all shifts and lines.
Providing Technical Support – Offer your professional support on production processes, equipment requirements for raw materials and finished goods, standards and specifications. We know you are technically savvy!

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience in safety, ingredient management, manufacturing processes, packaging processes, quality and food safety, GMP and Lean Six Sigma principles within manufacturing environments
Proven success at influencing others to deliver results and create a winning team culture
Consumer packaged goods, food, or beverage industry experience is preferred
Experienced in integrated work systems model and concepts is preferred