Continuous Improvement Leader

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 119 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.Join **WK Kellogg** **Co** in **Mexicali** as a **Continuous Improvement Leader**.**Lead the development and execution of a robust Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy to achieve and sustain a savings pipeline equivalent to 4.5% of FE + Scrap (120% in Year 1, 60% in Year 2, 30% in Year 3). Drive KPI improvements using CI tools, enhance OEE, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across all organizational levels. Ensure data accuracy to support effective decision-making and provide the structure and tools needed to enable sustainable improvements.**HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**- **Lead the CI Strategy**: Develop and execute a robust Continuous Improvement roadmap to achieve annual savings targets and elevate operational performance.- **Drive KPI Improvements**: Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to improve key metrics like OEE, scrap, yield, and throughput.- **Foster a CI Culture**: Promote a mindset of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization through coaching, training, and hands-on leadership.- **Enable Data-Driven Decisions**: Ensure accurate, timely data is available to support effective decision-making and performance tracking.- **Collaborate Across Functions**: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to align on goals and deliver cross-functional improvements.- **Support Innovation & Growth**: Evaluate the productivity impact of new products and support capital investment projects with economic and capacity analysis.- **Be a CI Champion**: Act as the owner of the CI Center of Excellence (COE), sharing best practices across the region and supporting capability development.**QUALIFICATIONS**- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.- 3+ years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.- Advanced English communication skills — both written and spoken.- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, and other CI methodologies.- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.- Analytical mindset with a passion for solving problems and delivering measurable results.**ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO****THE FINER PRINT**The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**For US applicants**:Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.Let’s create gr-r-reat days,WK Kellogg Co Recruitment