Lead Maintenance Supervisor: Safety & Reliability

General Mills; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, located in Cincinnati, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to provide frontline leadership for maintenance mechanics, focusing on safety and equipment reliability. The role emphasizes DSLU/DDS execution, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement through root-cause analysis.

The position requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in maintenance and reliability within manufacturing. First shift 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, science, engineering, or mechatronics discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications in planning/scheduling or reliability are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance mechanics and drive daily staffing and performance.
• Own DSU and DDS processes to improve platform reliability.
• Maintain foundational maintenance systems and ensure data integrity in Maximo.
• Coach teams to identify defects and implement countermeasures.
• Plan and execute shutdowns and maintenance activities responsibly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, science, engineering, or mechatronics discipline

Professional Certifications (CMRP, MLTI, Eruditio, Planning & Scheduling Certification)

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills, located in Cincinnati, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to provide frontline leadership for maintenance mechanics, focusing on safety and equipment reliability. The role emphasizes DSLU/DDS execution, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement through root-cause analysis.

The position requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in maintenance and reliability within manufacturing. First shift 7 a.m.–3 p.m.