2nd Shift Operations Leader — Food Manufacturing

General Mills; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Operations Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead a shift, drive safety and quality, and coach a team toward higher performance. You will manage daily direction, data-driven decisions, and learning plans while ensuring production targets are met and losses reduced.

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, teamwork across functions, and the continuous improvement of processes, equipment, and materials handling within a large food manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proven success driving results through process and teamwork.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and human safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Develop strategies to maximize shift team effectiveness and communication.
• Deliver platform priorities and drive continuous improvement for the shift.
• Provide clear priorities, training, and coaching to team members.
• Ensure daily operations health and accurate execution of the shift plan.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Operations Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead a shift, drive safety and quality, and coach a team toward higher performance. You will manage daily direction, data-driven decisions, and learning plans while ensuring production targets are met and losses reduced.

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, teamwork across functions, and the continuous improvement of processes, equipment, and materials handling within a large food manufacturing