3rd Shift Operations Leader — Drive Safety & Performance

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus eligibility

Career development

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Operations Supervisor (team leader) to guide the 3rd shift. You will lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives, and build a high‑performing team through coaching and clear priorities.

You will own the shift plan, drive DSU and DDS execution, monitor process health, and develop team capability with on‑the‑floor learning. Strong data literacy and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborative environments.
• Experience reducing losses and improving performance.
• Knowledge of unit operations and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and risk reduction on shift.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift effectiveness.
• Execute platform improvement plan and ensure DSU and DDS health.
• Learn, collect and interpret manufacturing data to inform decisions.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Team communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MQIS

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Operations Supervisor (team leader) to guide the 3rd shift. You will lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives, and build a high‑performing team through coaching and clear priorities.

You will own the shift plan, drive DSU and DDS execution, monitor process health, and develop team capability with on‑the‑floor learning. Strong data literacy and adaptability are essential.