Operations Supervisor

Who are we? Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

What you ’ ll do

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor leads the Production Team for our Pikeville facility, part of the Accelerator business—the division supporting KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations on the night shift, maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment, and driving results across production, quality, safety, and performance while leading and developing front-line teams. As the Accelerator division continues to evolve, this role will help navigate change, build trust and engagement across the workforce, and drive operational excellence through collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will be day shift for 3-6 months for training and evaluation, and then moving to night shift.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Production Line Support – you’ll be leading all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, material changes, and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement – we couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA, and LEAN.
• Direction and Servant Leadership – lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support to your team of operators.
• Safety First – our values are important to us; our People Safety and Food Safety are 2 of them. Having a “safety first” attitude is an ingredient for success.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Demonstrate knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
• High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution
• Ability to work an off shift

Compensation The annual salary range is $120,900-$158,655, 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 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 [email protected].

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.