
Maintenance Supervisor
Kellanova · Grand Rapids, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $77k–$101k
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor reliability role at Kellanova (food & beverage) in Grand Rapids, MI. In this on-site role, you will lead maintenance technicians and collaborate with skilled tradespeople and plant leaders to deliver maintenance programs that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, SAP, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $77k–$101k
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How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 23% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- PLC 42%
- ✓ EHS / safety 27%
- Welding 27%
- Robotics 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Kellanova in Grand Rapids
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Who are we?
Kellanova is now part of Mars Snacking, and this role exists within the “Accelerator” division of Mars Snacking. 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
Join us as a Maintenance Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, Michigan, manufacturing plant. In this on-site role, you will lead maintenance technicians and collaborate with skilled tradespeople and plant leaders to deliver maintenance programs that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will help resolve mechanical and electrical issues while advancing continuous improvement initiatives. This third-shift position works from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. , including alternating weekends, in a continuous-crewing operation.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- •Improve Equipment Reliability: Establish and execute maintenance work plans that improve equipment reliability while reducing waste and unnecessary costs through LEAN principles.
- •Lead and Develop the Team: Direct, train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to strengthen capabilities and achieve performance goals.
- •Solve Technical Challenges: Coordinate the resolution of mechanical and electrical issues to minimize disruptions and support plant operations.
- •Advance Continuous Improvement : Identify, implement, and document maintenance and reliability best practices that improve operational efficiency.
- •Promote Safety and Compliance: Support compliance with applicable electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and plant safety standards while coordinating with employees, vendors, and contractors.
We’re Looking for Someone With
- •High school diploma or GED
- •Experience in manufacturing maintenance or industrial maintenance
- •Demonstrated experience leading and developing maintenance employees
- •Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- •Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office
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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