Director, North America Real Estate & Facilities

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.

The North American Real Estate & Facilities Director is a business facing position that plays a critical role in aligning regional business strategy with real estate & facilities solutions. Through on-going engagement with key business leaders, the role is responsible for understanding key business strategies, drivers, and requirements, while also ensuring that the expected outcomes are delivered through the broader Real Estate and Facilities team (including suppliers).

• Key member of the real estate and facilities team supports Kellogg’s regional portfolio of owned and leased properties.
• CREF Advisor, Interface and liaison to regional leaders and business unit stakeholders
• Align CRE standards and objectives with business unit strategy.

This role is based in Battle Creek, MI with hybrid options.

What You’ll Be Doing

Role accountable for supporting and leading the continuous improvement of real estate and facilities, strategies, processes, and best practices.

• Personnel: 1 Direct Reports
• Assets Managed: $20 MM
• Capital Budget: $6-8 MM
• Expense Budget $8 MM

Key Accountabilities

• Real Estate – Lead and support strategies and processes related to managing owned and leased properties, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvements.
• Facilities– Support contract governance for Facility Management suppliers. Manage and coordinate supplier governance program including quarterly business reviews. Collaborate with key partners to analyze and report key metrics, scorecards, and initiatives to support achievement of defined goals.
• Finance – Support and lead the financial processes including budgets, forecasting, variance reporting, purchase orders, invoicing, accruals.
• Capital – Administrate capital planning, cash flow forecasting and project prioritization process with Engineering and Leadership teams.
• Systems – Lead efforts to ensure relevant technical systems are in place, adhere to industry standards and reduce various risks to WK Kellogg Co.
• Communication – share risk solutions best practices and proactively partner with third parties as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Reports to Senior Director of Workspace Risk Solutions
• Peer relationships with other regional directors, members of the Real Estate & Facilities COE, and professionals from the broader Corporate Services Team.
• Works closely with regional business leaders, global leader of real estate and facilities, global real estate, and facilities COE members, and CRE Suppliers
• Builds and maintains relationships with real estate partners (brokers, developers, landlords) and leverages those relationships to identify opportunities in existing or planned developments that will support Kellogg’s strategic business drivers and initiatives.
• Develop effective relationships with key business partners and align key business strategies and requirements.

Data Management & Systems

• Develops regional real strategy that aligns to global standards and integrates complex and multi-disciplined tasks (leasing, construction, IT, HR, Tax, Legal, Operations, Procurement) into a single customer focused delivery model.
• Ensure portfolio strategy is delivered and that CREF assets meet standards and are aligned for optimal business use.
• Accountable for managing, forecasting, and developing short- and long-term plans for the region.
• Monitor and report on regional metrics to ensure the KNA portfolio is aligned to business strategy and meeting portfolio health KPI’s.
• Key member of the Global Mergers and Acquisition team, accountable for all KNA real estate activities
• Lead transactional services including acquisitions, dispositions, new lease, lease renewals, and subleases while meeting business drivers and initiatives.
• Subject matter expert for FASB reviews, compliance, and GAAP accounting as it relates to real estate leases.
• Accountable for executing the annual operating budget including both expenses and capital. Primarily delivered through IFM and RE supplier.
• Responsible for providing a safe, secure, and functional work environment for Kellogg employees.
• Oversee the rent, operation, maintenance, and renovation of all regional facilities; ensure compliant, reliable, and cost-effective facilities are maintained on a 24/7 basis.
• Continuous Improvement of service requests timing and systems associated with Real Estate, Facilities, and Finance.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or related graduate degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 10+ of industry experience with business facing role and working knowledge of the Corporate Real Estate industry.
• MCR designation a plus
• Excellent verbal and communication skills are necessary.
• Strong business acumen with history of delivering exceptional results.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Regional travel required 20-30%
• Strong conflict and issue resolution skills

Salary Range: $158,320 - $197,900

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. For more information, visit

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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