[Hiring] Autonomous Maintenance Coach @WK Kellogg

Role Description

As the Autonomous Maintenance Coach, you will coach and deploy WK Kellogg Integrated Work Systems across Supply Chain and manufacturing. The role requires broad understanding of the full KIWS operating system and its Centers of Excellence, with specific technical expertise in Autonomous Maintenance.

• Supports deployment of the overall KIWS strategy, plant master plans, and maturity progression aligned to the Compelling Business Need.
• Coaches leaders and teams on Daily Direction Setting, loss analysis, standard work, capability building, ownership systems, and sustainment.
• Connects and integrates Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process Optimization, Quality and Food Safety, and technical capability systems.
• Provides deep subject-matter expertise in Autonomous Maintenance, including Steps 1–7, equipment ownership, Clean-Inspect-Lubrication, defect handling, centerlining, and operator technical capability.
• Uses assessments, coaching, and performance data to identify gaps, establish priorities, build local capability, and sustain business results.
• Models supportive leadership behaviors that strengthen accountability, 100% engagement, high-performing work teams, and a zero-loss culture.

This is a Remote role.

Qualifications

• Five years of applicable experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least three years in coaching, technical leadership, supervision, or management.
• Broad knowledge of Integrated Work Systems, Total Productive Maintenance, High-Performing Organizations, Daily Direction Setting, standard work, capability building, loss elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of the purpose, core systems, and interdependencies of Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, CIPO, Quality and Food Safety, and technical capability development.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in Autonomous Maintenance and the ability to coach practical deployment of AM Steps 1–7, equipment ownership, Clean-Inspect-Lubrication, defect handling, centerlining, lubrication management, visual controls, One Point Lessons, and basic problem solving.
• Ability to assess integrated systems, COEs, teams, and AM models against standards; identify capability and execution gaps; and coach sustainable improvement plans.
• Strong workshop leadership, facilitation, change leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels and across functions.
• Effective data analysis and graphical problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience coaching or deploying multiple elements of an Integrated Work System across lines, departments, or sites, with demonstrated depth in Autonomous Maintenance.
• Experience improving plant performance through capability building, daily management, loss elimination, equipment reliability, OEE, or other manufacturing metrics.
• Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM, or comparable continuous-improvement certification.

Benefits

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

Company Description

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities.

• Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked.
• With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing.
• Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve.