Logistics Supervisor - 12 hour nights - Hannibal, MO

General Mills Operations, LLC.; Ilasco (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Hannibal Plant is seeking a Warehouse Logistics Supervisor (Team Leader) to provide logistics leadership for a world-class operation. The role oversees a 12.5 hour 2-2-3 shift schedule, focusing on safety, process rigor, training and direction to the team for excellent service to production departments.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, people development and effective coordination with Quality, Operations, Planning and Maintenance to meet daily logistics goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1–3 years’ logistics/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and change.
• Willingness to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Educate, develop and motivate a material handling team to achieve results and collaboration.
• Identify and lead safety improvement initiatives.
• Address safety concerns immediately.
• Provide leadership to meet department and plant goals daily.
• Conduct team meetings to communicate policy changes.
• Support raw material and finished goods cycle count programs.
• Foster relationships to involve others in creative problem solving.

Skills

leadership

problem-solving

interpersonal skills

communication

adaptability

change management

flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Red Prairie

SAP

Excel

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Hannibal Plant General Mills Hannibal Plant makes food people love that directly supports the General Mills Supply Chain Snacks and Meals businesses. Hannibal produces consumer brands such as Nature Valley, Old El Paso, and Betty Crocker. The Hannibal Plant is also proud to be the single source producer for our Progresso Soup Brand. The Hannibal Plant operates production out of multiple buildings and supports a separate warehouse & distribution site near the plant. Hannibal is located just 90 minutes north of St. Louis, Missouri.

Position Overview

Hannibal is seeking a Warehouse Logistics Supervisor (Team Leader) to provide logistics leadership to deliver a world-class operation. Logistics Supervisors lead, motivate, and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results, while leveraging Continuous Improvement (Lean/TPM) tools, improving individual skills, and enhancing teamwork. This position will work a 12.5 hour 2-2-3 work schedule from 5:30 pm to 6:00 am. The leader in this role will have primary accountability for safety, process rigor, training, and direction setting for their team to ensure excellent service to the production departments. The expectation will be to become familiarized with the full logistics operation.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Educate, develop and motivate a material handling work group to achieve results, improving individual technical skills and enabling collaboration across boundaries
• Identify, initiate, and lead safety improvement initiatives.
• Address safety concerns immediately
• Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals on a day to day basis-commitment to results
• Effectively conduct team meetings to communicate organizational and policy changes
• Support raw material and finished goods cycle count program
• Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment where innovative methods are used to involve others in creative solutions to issues
• Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant objectives on a day to day basis
• Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the work group to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results year over year through the use of continuous improvement tools and strategies
• Ensure timely deliverables around flow of materials
• Schedule wage team staffing needs accordingly with material flow needs on a weekly basis
• Develop and administer performance appraisals, development plans, and corrective action
• Interact daily with Quality, Operations and Planning and Maintenance to achieve daily logistics goals

Required Skills and Experience

High School Diploma or GED 1-3 years’ relevant logistics/manufacturing experience required

• Ability to understand and use inventory management tools (i.e. Red Prairie/SAP/Excel)
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and providing solutions to technical challenges
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
• Flexibility to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

On-Site Position

Located in Hannibal :This is an on-site role located in Hannibal remote work is not available for this position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate.

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.

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.

New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.

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