We are seeking a Reliability Maintenance Planner for our San Jose, CA plant. This role is critical to driving equipment reliability and overall plant performance through strong planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities. You will partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, and cross‑functional teams to ensure work is planned effectively, executed safely, and aligned to plant priorities in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
As part of our plant leadership team, you’ll have a chance to make an impact with training, skill-building, and opportunities to expand your expertise. You’ll be part of a team that’s not only passionate about waffles but also about personal and professional growth.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
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Drive Results: Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and plant performance. Develop high‑quality job plans that clearly define scope, labor, materials, sequencing, and timing to ensure effective execution. Maintain visibility to maintenance performance through clear metrics, tracking, and follow‑up.
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Think Big: Identify trends, recurring issues, and reliability gaps through data and maintenance history. Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and strengthen long‑term reliability. Contribute to plant‑wide improvement efforts and reliability strategies.
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Do It the Right Way: Ensure all maintenance planning and execution aligns with safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and reliable data in CMMS/SAP systems, including work orders, asset data, and maintenance history, to support sound decision‑making and compliance.
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Lead Through Influence: Drive execution through strong partnership with Maintenance Supervisors, technicians, storeroom teams, and vendors—without direct authority. Coordinate materials, parts, and external resources to ensure work is ready and executable as planned. Provide coverage for Maintenance Supervisors as needed and support frontline leadership capability.
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Financial & Resource Alignment: Support maintenance planning inputs, purchasing coordination, and alignment to budget expectations. Ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and external services while balancing cost, reliability, and plant priorities.
We’re Looking for Someone With
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of relevant maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong planning, organization, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency with computer systems (SAP/CMMS preferred; Microsoft Office required)
- Demonstrated ability to drive results through others without direct authority
- High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
Compensation
The annual salary range is $100,300-$137,940, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
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.
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.
