Plant Operations Manager
Kellanova · Jackson, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $114k–$126k
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Kellanova (food & beverage) in Jackson, TN. As the Plant Operations Manager you will drive shift result improvements from Daily Work Cycle and Team Master Plan execution with you shift team.
- Base pay
- $114k–$126k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $114k–$151k. This one lists $114k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 56%
- Team leadership 56%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 26%
- New product launch 22%
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This plant: Kellanova in Jackson
1 other open role at this site.
- Associate Process Engineer · Process
Full description from KellanovaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
We are seeking a Plant Operations Manager in our Jackson, TN plant. As the Plant Operations Manager you will drive shift result improvements from Daily Work Cycle and Team Master Plan execution with you shift team. This is a rotating shift role. Inspiring, guiding, and elevating our people – after all, our people are our greatest advantage.
In Jackson you will be the culture owner - you’ll infuse safety, quality, and organization into our every day. As part of our plant operations team, you’ll navigate change, build trust, and secure buy-in.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- •Culture Ownership – People safety is our top priority here, you’re responsible for owning the department culture that includes safety, quality, and the overall organization.
- •Learning and Development – Help our team grow and learn as you coach and develop leaders on the Kellanova Work System, look at employee performance development, recognition, compatibility, and employee progression and readiness.
- •Driving Metrics – Measure and positively impact production, delivery, quality, cost, safety, and morale through scorecards.
We’re Looking For Someone With
- •High School diploma or GED
- •Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- •Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
- •Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations
- •Collaborative work style, able to partner with leaders of other functional areas and business partners to drive overall performance
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.