Manufacturing Reliability Technician

Join our team at our Blue Anchor manufacturing facility, where we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As a Manufacturing Reliability (MR) Technician, you will play a key role in supporting our Manufacturing Reliability and Continuous Improvement efforts by enabling measurable improvements across plant systems, processes, and performance. This hands‑on role supports efficiency, loss elimination, and capability building across shifts—helping ensure equipment and processes run safely, reliably, and consistently. The pay for this role is $25.65 (90% of listed classification the first 6 months), then $28.50 (100% of listed classification after 6 months) per CBA.

At Kellanova, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, problem‑solving, and a growth mindset. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Quality & Food Safety, and Maintenance teams while supporting the implementation of Kellanova Work Systems (KWS), Lean principles, and reliability‑focused best practices.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• KWS & Continuous Improvement Support: Support the execution of Daily Management Systems and KWS activities across assigned production areas. Participate in, and sometimes lead, CI activities including Kaizens, training sessions, problem‑solving events, and loss elimination efforts. Assist with development, review, and auditing of procedures, including One Point Lessons and training manuals. Support CI training presentations and help build CI capability across the plant.
• Operational Reliability Support: Assist with root‑cause analysis, corrective action follow‑up, and CI project tracking. Collect and analyze operational data, helping map losses and identify improvement opportunities. Support maintenance and reliability teams by helping document equipment abnormalities, escalating trends, and generating CI‑related work orders. Maintain CI visual boards and ensure documentation remains accurate and current.
• Safety & Quality Focus: Model and reinforce plant safety rules and behaviors, including behavior‑based safety practices. Ensure adherence to GMPs and maintain proper documentation to support safety, quality, and compliance. Support the development of safety-related training materials and help track safety work orders through SAP.
• Engagement and Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams across all shifts. Provide floor presence to support operator engagement, one‑on‑one contact, and communication of CI initiatives. Support Lean Manufacturing principles by issuing reports, conducting observations, and helping coach team members in Lean methodology.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Prior manufacturing experience (food manufacturing and lean environment experience preferred)
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office & SAP required)
• Demonstrated ability to work with employees at all levels—operators, supervisors, union leadership, and plant leadership
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• No current attendance or disciplinary issues
• Willingness to become a trainer for multiple CI programs
• Ability to work independently and bring solutions forward in a fast‑paced environment

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. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@kellanova.com.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, 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.