Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator – Continuous Improvement Lead

Join the K Family in Linares, Nuevo Leon as Project Coordinator – Continuous Improvement Lead.

This position’s main objective is to assure the implementation & execution of Systemic Work Capability & Infraestructure; in order to leverage sustainable results. Detonate a Continuous Improvement Culture on the facility by enabling the facility staff to take advantage of the Productivity tools on hand.

• This position reports directly to Plant Director and has 6 direct reports.
• Peer relationships exist across multiple functions throughout the organization (e.g., Operations manager, Maintenance, finance, Production).
• Functionally reports to Kellanova North America’s region KWS Director – English proficiency required.
• This position is full on site; Linare’s Plant.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of the responsibilities of my team to ensure compliance with the policies, programs and procedures of EHSS and facilitate the resources for its execution; takes the strategic decisions to ensure the correct implementation of the management and development of the EHSS culture.
• Responsible of Gemba and GMP audit execution, in case of the identification of any food safety deviation, it has the responsibility of report and follow up the corrective action. In case of any product direct risk he has the responsibility of shutting down the process and assure the correction.
• Assure the formulas, scrap, overweights, rates & efficiencies are all in place for the innovation, they must match according the budget referecences on hand, by this meaning they have to be consistent with the current scenario the plant will be living with the entrance of the new product. The rates have to be balanced to the direct efficiencies the new portfolio will bring to the facility.
• Facility management of KWS Continuous Improvement Methodology (Strategy Deployment, Systemic Settings, Training Execution and Implementation Assurance).
•  Knowledge of the Lean Manufacturing principles, tools and methodology (Kanban, pull system, process mapping, time-movement studies, Problem solving, layout optimization & SMED).
• Pipeline Savings Executor & Consultant; there should be a basic knowledge to load savings into a DCF. Finance and budget control requirements.

Your Recipe for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – manufacture, industrial or related.
• 4-5 years prior experience in manufacturing environment – FMCG companies required.
• Leadership, organizational and communication skills, advanced problem solving skills.
• Analytical approach and results oriented.
• Strong SAP, PRD environment, ZLA, SMED.
• English proficiency is required.

What’s Next

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About Kellanova

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here.

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information

Ready to Taste the Future of Food? 

-Kellanova Recruitment