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Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Kellanova · Kansas City, KS

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Engineer
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Kellanova (food & beverage) in Kansas City, KS.

Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 8 other live reliability postings in Kansas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 56%
  • Root cause 44%
  • EHS / safety 33%
  • Lean 22%
  • Six Sigma 22%
  • OEE 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Kellanova

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from KellanovaAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

while ensuring systems operate in compliance with regulatory and site standards.

  • ✓Plant Support - Conduct routine inspections and daily rounds, respond to facility issues with urgency, and partner with plant teams to maintain reliable operations.

requirements

related to facility and utilities operations.

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.

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Join our Kansas City, KS plant as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Facilities Utilities Engineer) supporting the safe and reliable operation of critical plant utilities and building systems. This role focuses on maintaining essential infrastructure including water systems, air compressors, building sprinkler systems, HVAC, and low‑pressure natural gas boilers that enable continuous manufacturing operations.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical expertise, problem‑solving, and a strong commitment to safety. Your work will directly support plant operations by ensuring systems run efficiently, safely, and reliably.

This is a 24/7 operation with shift designation to be determined. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $41.42.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

  • •Utilities Systems Maintenance - Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot utilities and facility systems including low‑pressure natural gas boilers, HVAC systems, chillers, air compressors, water systems, and building fire sprinkler systems.
  • •Troubleshooting & Repairs - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems supporting plant and building operations.
  • •Work Order & Project Execution - Review work orders, determine scope and procedures, and lead or support installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
  • •Safety & Compliance - Follow and enforce all safety, health, and quality

We’re Looking for Someone With

  • •High School Diploma or GED.
  • •Experience in facility maintenance or utilities operations within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • •Hands‑on experience working with systems such as HVAC, low‑pressure natural gas boilers, chillers, air compressors, water systems, and fire sprinkler systems.
  • •Demonstrated ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • •Knowledge of standard tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in building maintenance and utilities operations.
  • •Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • •Working knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory

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