Reliability Planning and Maintenance Manager

Company: Kellanova
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead with purpose and precision? As a Reliability Planning and Maintenance Manager at our Grand Rapids Plant, you ’ ll play a key role in driving operational excellence through strategic maintenance planning and reliability initiatives. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our plant ’ s performance and efficiency. You’ll be part of a collaborative and experienced maintenance leadership team, supporting one of our key Food and Cereal Sites (FCS). This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic goals, and contribute to the production of trusted food brands that bring better days to millions. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your leadership skills, work cross-functionally, and help shape the future of maintenance excellence, this is it. Ready to make an impact from day one? We’re offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team at the Grand Rapids plant. It ’ s our way of saying we ’ re serious about investing in great talent — like you. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing Driving Maintenance Reliability – Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to increase equipment reliability while managing the maintenance parts budget for optimal performance. Strategic Planning and Execution – Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of planned and predictive maintenance activities, using root cause analysis and problem-solving to mitigate issues. Utilizing the newest technologies and software for reporting, presentations and analysis. 3D printing experience a plus. Championing Safety – Support and enhance site-wide safety programs, establishing consistent benchmarks to ensure a safe working environment. Leading and Developing Teams – Manage maintenance supervisors, support staff, and hourly skilled trades oversee scheduling, and drive skills training to ensure a high-performing workforce. We’re Looking for Someone With Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline Demonstrated leadership in plant maintenance or equipment reliability within manufacturing, with a track record of driving operational excellence Experience managing large teams of both salaried and hourly employees Proven expertise in maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS), budgeting, and implementation of TPM, RCM, BDE, FMEA, and predictive/preventive maintenance strategies Success in developing and sustaining safety programs tailored to maintenance operations Compensation The annual salary range is $109,280 - $143,430, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available. What’s Next Applications for this position will be accepted through January 5th, 2026. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com . Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more 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 towards the end of 2025 (subject to 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. Let’s shape the future of snacking. 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 .

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