At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet - today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement serves as the architect, integrator, and steward of transformation across enterprise Centers of Excellence (COEs), ensuring that all COEs work as one operating model, not independent disciplines. This role is accountable for: + Building a Zero Loss Mindset culture + Developing Supply Chain Team Members with strong Plan-Do-Check-Act / Process Improvement related skill set. + Building capability in Supply Chain Leadership to enable Loss Identification, Loss Elimination & Loss Prevention + Delivering Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results (i.e. Productivity, Service, Cost Avoidance, Cash Savings, Team Morale) + Building enterprise-level understanding of all Integrated Work Systems Centers of Excellence (COE) + Ensuring integration, alignment, and handoffs across COEs, so transformation efforts reinforce-not compete with-one another **HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING** + **Materials, Planning, Scheduling & Innovation (MPSI) COE -** Establish strong business partnerships with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service & Logistics. + **Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization (CIPO) COE** - Apply a work-process improvement lens to material, process, and delivery performance. + **Quality Maintenance (QM) COE** - Design the future-state Quality Maintenance COE and evolve the existing Quality Food Safety (QFS) COE to that ideal state. + **Enterprise (Cross-functional enablement)** - Partner with Research & Development, Strategy & Transformation, Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L), and QFS to deliver scalable standards and measurable CBN results. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + 10+ years applicable work experience in a manufacturing and/or supply chain environment. + 5+ years of technical leadership experience (enterprise transformation, continuous improvement, or operations excellence). + Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization, Quality & Food Safety, Total Progressive Maintenance, and High Performing Organizations. + Proven ability to lead end-to-end CI/Process Optimization work (e.g., VSM, standard work, problem solving) and integrate improvements across multiple Centers of Excellence. + Broad business understanding across functions outside Internal Manufacturing, including Procurement, Customer Service & Logistics, and Strategy & Transformation. + Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Process Excellence systems and measures. + Ability to coach and influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization. + Strong workshop leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. + Effective data analytics and visual management capability (graphical analysis; turning data into actionable insights). + Digital transformation capability-experience leveraging digital tools/data systems (e.g., Smart Factory or similar) to improve loss visibility and embed insights into daily routines across AM, RM, and other COEs. + Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office. + Travel up to 75% **_Salary Range:_** _$135,520 - $169,400_ Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions. _At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset - our people. That's why we're committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best - physically, financially, emotionally, and socially._ _Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:_ + _Incentive Plan bonus eligibility_ + _Health, dental and vision insurance_ + _Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution_ + _Paid Time Off_ ( _includes paid sick time)_ + _11 Paid Holidays_ + _Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD_ + _Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees_ + _Employee recognition program_ _The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions_ _Our compreh