As an Engineering Project Manager, you will inspire others as a manager of people and execute our capital projects within our Kansas City plant. We are looking for some who is ready to be heavily involved in the day-to-day engineering and construction projects, where your keen ability to influence and plan will be what it takes to get the job done. In this exciting role, you will interact with cross functional teams in engineering as well as at corporate and plant levels.

This highly visible role will play an integral part in ensuring vital projects are executed to success. Highly successful individuals can grow their careers into roles with corporate engineering, senior project manager, or plant operations roles.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and Plan – You ’ ll be leading our capital and capital expense planning, forecasting, and tracking processes for the facility related to Cost, Schedule, Performance, People Safety, and Food Safety targets.

• Building Teams - Interact with design engineering, construction contractor, and drawing management personnel [typically Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)] to drive alignment with business partners across the North America region.

• Internal and External Partners – You ’ ll leverage your people skills as you meet with internal and external customers including our Supply Chain and Engineering leadership, Process, and Packaging teams. External teams include Engineering and Construction Management Service Providers, Consulting Firms, Equipment Vendors, and Co-manufacturers – we hope you like collaboration!

• Financial Responsibility — Understand and apply Kellanova financial policies related to classification, asset set-up, and automation guidelines, with a focus on project justification and productivity metrics.

  We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school/GED with extensive relevant technical experience.

• Experience with direct supervision of contractors.

• Experience defining and leading project execution under multiple contracting strategies.

• Strong technical aptitude both mechanical and electrical.

• Capable of reading drawings, and working with AutoCAD

• Proficient in Microsoft applications and other project management software applications.

• Demonstrated strong project fundamentals and work processes (cost/schedule tracking, change management, risk identification, options analysis, etc.).

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

  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. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

  Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .

  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. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

  Get to Know Us

  At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

  Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

  Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.

  We’re on a journey to be the best. You coming?

  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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .