Do you enjoy driving production needs results in food industry? Join our Supply Chain team as a Production Team Leader, where you’ll ensure the safe and efficient execution of the production plan for your shift. You’ll focus on achieving key performance metrics—EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security), QFS (Quality & Food Safety), Cost, and Service—through effective team coordination and seamless communication with maintenance and support resources.

 

In this role, you’ll lead a team of 20 operators on your assigned production line and collaborate closely with stakeholders such as Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, Logistics, and Process Engineering teams. Reporting directly to the Line Leader, you’ll play a critical part in driving operational excellence. This onsite position in Querétaro requires rotational shift availability.

 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

 

Production Compliance: Ensure production delivery aligns with the shift plan, effectively communicating prior shift results, highlighting priorities, and addressing potential risks. KPIs Monitoring and Updates: Update performance indicators for the assigned platform, participate in DDS2 and DDS3 meetings to review shift results and daily line performance. Data Monitoring and Analysis: Define critical data systems (CTQ/CTP), monitor trends, and analyze data to detect abnormalities, reduce variability, and drive corrective actions. Problem-Solving and Support: Identify trends in key indicators, escalate issues as needed, perform root cause analysis, and operate equipment on the assigned line if required. Team Collaboration and Development: Support shift personnel during incidents, participate in Quality, AM, RM, and Service COEs, and engage in technical training programs to enhance leadership competencies.

 

We’re Looking for Someone With

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any related field. 3 years of experience in plant or manufacturing team leader. English proficiency. Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate operative team members. Strong communication skills and the ability to make effective decisions.

 

 

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

 

Get to Know Us

 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

 

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova 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.