2nd Shift Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Team Growth

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Operations Supervisor (Team Leader) to lead the 2nd shift. You will drive the shift plan, ensure Run and Improve results, and build a high-performing team through coaching and clear priorities.

You will champion Safety and Food/Quality standards, foster a culture of learning, and apply data-driven decisions using systems like SAP or Maximo. The role demands effective communication across groups and hands-on leadership on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Proven success driving results through process and teamwork.
• Experience reducing losses and improving performance in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of unit operations and machinery (at least one production platform).
• Strong communication across work groups and cross-functional teams.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and human safety culture on shift per standards.
• Develop strategies to maximize shift team effectiveness and goals.
• Own platform improvement plans and daily direction setting.
• Ensure safe quality products and learning system delivery.
• Capture and analyze manufacturing data to guide decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Operations Supervisor (Team Leader) to lead the 2nd shift. You will drive the shift plan, ensure Run and Improve results, and build a high-performing team through coaching and clear priorities.

You will champion Safety and Food/Quality standards, foster a culture of learning, and apply data-driven decisions using systems like SAP or Maximo. The role demands effective communication across groups and hands-on leadership on the production floor.