Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturing safe food that is compliant with policy and regulatory requirements.
25%: People Leadership
Role model Engaging Leader behaviors.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift team effectiveness (communication and collaboration).
Provide clear individual priorities and team goals to deliver platform priorities.
Cultivate a positive and supportive team environment to foster employee engagement and retention, including dedicated "floor time" with the team.
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing development and demonstrate a willingness to receive and action feedback for performance improvement.
Drive sustainable performance improvement through coaching, development, and capability building of the shift team.
25%: Process Leadership & Ownership
Driving System Utilization (DSU): Support the creation and execution of the platform improvement plan.
Daily Direction Setting (DDS): Responsible for the execution, results and process health of Shift DDS, inclusive of changeovers.
25%: Know your Operation, Data & Technology
Gain working knowledge to collect, analyze and interpret manufacturing data to make informed decisions (overuse, performance).
Build a comprehensive understanding of the production system, equipment and the product transformation process.
Develop strong understanding of inventory management principles, material specifications, quality control procedures, and traceability systems for Ingredients, Materials and Finished Products.
Deepen understanding of daily management and process ownership across the team (examples: DH, CL, CIL, etc.).
Secure fluency of Theory of Operation (TOO) and Problem-Solving tools and processes (IR, UPS, QCO).
Increase proficiency in labor and creating, maintaining, and utilizing a training/skills matrix to identify skill gaps, develop training plans and track employee progress.
5% Back-Up Coverage
This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
1 year of manufacturing or frontline leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment
Success in driving results through process and teamwork
Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and machinery (at least one production platform)
Skilled at communicating between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant
Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and decision making for results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree
2 years of manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not
sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
- On -Site Position Located in Milwaukee :This is an on-site role located in Milwaukee; remote work is not available for this position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided.
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- SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is
$71,300 - $107,000 Annual

 At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. 
 ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
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- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. 
 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
