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INTRODUCTION
At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. 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 our team.
The most compelling leadership opportunities aren’t always about stepping into something already built. Sometimes they’re about helping shape what comes next. WK Kellogg Co is in the midst of meaningful supply chain modernization, creating an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader to lead transformation, build capability, strengthen culture, and translate investment into sustainable operational performance. This is more than an opportunity to run a plant. It is an opportunity to lead a complex manufacturing operation at an important point in its evolution and make a visible impact on our people, our performance and some of the most iconic brands in the food industry.
You won’t simply inherit an operation. You’ll have the opportunity to help build what comes next.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Lead
Plant Transformation Operational Excellence:
- Lead a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Lead major transformation, modernization, and capital initiatives from strategy through execution and sustainable performance.
- Drive operational excellence through disciplined performance management, data-driven decision-making, and proven continuous improvement systems, including IWS, Lean, TPM and Six Sigma.
- Build the organizational and technical capabilities needed to sustain performance and continuous improvement.
People, Culture Labor Leadership:
- Build, develop and retain a strong leadership team capable of leading through change.
- Create a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Foster productive labor-management partnerships and work effectively with union leadership.
Business, Financial Quality Leadership:
- Own plant financial performance and PL results, driving productivity, cost optimization, and sound business decisions.
- Champion safety, food safety and quality, with accountability for regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management.
- Translate business priorities into clear plant objectives, performance expectations, and measurable results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of large-scale operations with 300+ employees.
- Demonstrated PL responsibility and strong business and financial acumen.
- Leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading significant operational transformation, modernization, and/or major capital investment initiatives.
- Strong track record of building leadership capability and high-performing teams.
- Food manufacturing experience with a strong focus on safety and quality.
- Experience with IWS, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or comparable manufacturing systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Highly valued experience includes: leadership within a large Consumer Packaged Goods organization; cereal, food, or beverage manufacturing; major equipment installation/start-up; and environmental monitoring or microbiological food safety programs.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $216,160 - $270,200
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 paid 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.
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.
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@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 requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.
Let’s create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
INTRODUCTION
At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. 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 our team.
The most compelling leadership opportunities aren’t always about stepping into something already built. Sometimes they’re about helping shape what comes next. WK Kellogg Co is in the midst of meaningful supply chain modernization, creating an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader to lead transformation, build capability, strengthen culture, and translate investment into sustainable operational performance. This is more than an opportunity to run a plant. It is an opportunity to lead a complex manufacturing operation at an important point in its evolution and make a visible impact on our people, our performance and some of the most iconic brands in the food industry.
You won’t simply inherit an operation. You’ll have the opportunity to help build what comes next.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Lead
Plant Transformation Operational Excellence:
- Lead a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Lead major transformation, modernization, and capital initiatives from strategy through execution and sustainable performance.
- Drive operational excellence through disciplined performance management, data-driven decision-making, and proven continuous improvement systems, including IWS, Lean, TPM and Six Sigma.
- Build the organizational and technical capabilities needed to sustain performance and continuous improvement.
People, Culture Labor Leadership:
- Build, develop and retain a strong leadership team capable of leading through change.
- Create a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Foster productive labor-management partnerships and work effectively with union leadership.
Business, Financial Quality Leadership:
- Own plant financial performance and PL results, driving productivity, cost optimization, and sound business decisions.
- Champion safety, food safety and quality, with accountability for regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management.
- Translate business priorities into clear plant objectives, performance expectations, and measurable results.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of large-scale operations with 300+ employees.
- Demonstrated PL responsibility and strong business and financial acumen.
- Leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading significant operational transformation, modernization, and/or major capital investment initiatives.
- Strong track record of building leadership capability and high-performing teams.
- Food manufacturing experience with a strong focus on safety and quality.
- Experience with IWS, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or comparable manufacturing systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Highly valued experience includes: leadership within a large Consumer Packaged Goods organization; cereal, food, or beverage manufacturing; major equipment installation/start-up; and environmental monitoring or microbiological food safety programs.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $216,160 - $270,200
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 paid 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.
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.
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@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 requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.
Let’s create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
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Build a degree-to-duties paper trail
Your H-1B petition succeeds when your resume, offer letter, and employer's I-129 all tell the same story: this Plant Director role requires your specific engineering, operations, or industrial management degree. Align your documented duties to degree-level functions before any employer files.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run your target metro and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations close. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for your worksite, and accepting below that threshold can derail the filing entirely.
Target manufacturers with multi-site LCA experience
If the role involves overseeing plants across multiple locations, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand this requirement. A company filing its first multi-location H-1B will likely need longer lead time and may delay your start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter Plant Director openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in manufacturing and industrial operations. This saves you from applying to companies that have never navigated the sponsorship process for a senior plant leadership role.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and identify the degree fields listed as standard entry requirements. Reference these directly when discussing the role with HR, so the employer's attorney can build the specialty occupation argument around documented industry standards, not just your job description.
Account for cap timing in your offer negotiation
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum, and cap-subject petitions must align with USCIS filing windows. Negotiate your start date with enough runway for your employer to file on time. The selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current process with USCIS before committing to a date.
H-1B Visa Plant Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Plant Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the role is structured around degree-level responsibilities such as engineering systems oversight, capital project management, or technical production planning. Employers sponsor Plant Directors under H-1B by demonstrating the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a directly related field. The role description and actual duties must consistently reflect that degree-level requirement throughout the petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Plant Director positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify manufacturers and industrial companies that have already navigated sponsorship for senior operations roles. Focusing on companies with an established H-1B track record in your sector significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship process that stalls after you've accepted an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if the plant I manage closes or relocates?
If your worksite changes materially, your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS and obtain a new certified LCA for the new location before you begin working there. A plant closure that eliminates your position ends your H-1B authorization. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the country.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different plant under the same company?
Yes, but each worksite must have its own DOL-certified LCA listing the correct wage level and location. If you move from one facility to another, your employer needs a new LCA for that worksite before you start there. H-1B portability rules allow you to begin working once the amended petition is filed, not just when it's approved, which helps minimize disruption.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Plant Director, and what comes next?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued stay requires an employer-sponsored green card process, typically through PERM labor certification and an immigrant visa category. Many manufacturers pursuing long-term plant leadership will initiate the PERM process well before the six-year mark to avoid gaps in authorization.