As an External Supply Chain Operations Manager you will provide Operational execution and oversight for a set of External Supply Chain partner relationships. In collaboration with the leadership team, you will help guide strategic direction and serve as the escalation point between Kellogg and its External Supply Chain partners. In addition, this role interfaces with and provides end to end partnership with other key functions such as Quality, RQT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Logistics etc. to accomplish this mission. We are hiring for 2 open roles.

At Kellogg we are committed to being a leader that continues to shape the future of our industry. We look forward to forging new paths and inspiring new thinking, because we believe in helping people, and striving for a better, brighter future. Your pride in operations management and continuous improvement are going to be key ingredients to your success. It’s all about having an owner’s mindset.

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

• Drive Operational Performance to ensure delivery of service, cost, quality and continuous improvements - Drive operational excellence for food safety/quality, service, OEE and waste. Perform operational performance reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Leadership - Develop and drive comprehensive execution for the assigned locations
• Think Fiscally - Develop and maintain annual Budget for assigned locations. Monitoring and understanding of PPV variances and provide an update to risk and opportunities.
• Support Innovation - Support the innovation team directly and indirectly from PDR1 through start up. Provide direct person to person functional links between Kellogg and the Coman.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s Degree plus experience in Supply Chain or related areas.
• Requires strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Travel required 20 – 40%.
• Prefer manufacturing, engineering and/or supply chain experience coupled with a developing financial understanding of what drives success in the business.
• Must have proven developing track record and ability to work with all levels of management and with external supply chain companies.
• Strong understanding of supplier relationship management.

WHAT’S NEXT
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is 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!

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.

Kellogg Company 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 more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

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 the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment