Senior Engineering Manager
WK Kellogg Co · Battle Creek, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $147k–$183k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 20+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at WK Kellogg Co (food & beverage) in Battle Creek, MI. You’ll provide technical expertise and management around capital projects, facility maintenance, construction projects, and much more.
- They ask for
- 20+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $147k–$183k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$166k. This one lists $147k–$183k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 35% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (20+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$166k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 64%
- Tooling 48%
- Lean 42%
- FMEA 33%
- Automation 29%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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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
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at WK Kellogg Co
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 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
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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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
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.
This plant: WK Kellogg Co in Battle Creek
3 other open roles at this site.
- Director of Quality Food Safety Business Partner · Quality · Director+
- Senior-Level Plant Director · Production · Director+
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from WK Kellogg CoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Here's what you will be doing
- ◆Plant Engineering Management – You ’ ll be a key ingredient to our success! You will be leading and directing continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, utilities and facilities maintenance, wastewater treatment, and production control systems. You will ensure effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules. Collaboration is important with corporate engineering, contracted service partners, Plant Operations teams, and Quality teams.
- ◆Strategy & Scorecards – You will be partnering with Global Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies that align them with plant strategies and performance goals. You will be establishing and ensuring achievement of all function-specific Key Performance Indicators and Kellogg Integrated Work Systems continuous improvement efforts.
- ◆Budget Management – You will be committed to having an owner ’ s mindset in this role, and financial success plays a big part. You will be managing, preparing, and justifying expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering department.
Required qualifications
- ✓Comprehensive managerial and technical background in a plant environment
- ✓Project management, communication, and budgeting
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering/technical or other related field and five (5) years of relevant experience OR High School diploma/GED and ten (10) years of relevant experience
- ✓Experience within the food manufacturing industry
- ✓Experienced in initiating as well as managing large capital projects.
- ✓Knowledgeable in all state and appropriate utilities operations
- ✓knowledgeable of union processes
Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.
At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.
Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:
- ✓Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
- ✓Health, dental and vision insurance
- ✓Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
- ✓Paid Time Off (includes sick time)
- ✓11 Paid Holidays
- ✓Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
- ✓Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
- ✓Employee recognition program
The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.
Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.
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At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.
In the role of Senior Engineering Manager, you will be a vital part of the Leadership team in our Battle Creek, MI Plant. You’ll provide technical expertise and management around capital projects, facility maintenance, construction projects, and much more. By driving our improvement culture with our Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) model, you contribute to our growth and success.
Working relationships
- •Reports to Plant Director
- •Manages 7 Direct Reports and multiple 3rd party contractors
- •Collaboration with Internal and External Partners
About wk kellogg co
At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.
The finer print
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job