Maintenance Supervisor: Plant Reliability & Safety Lead

General Mills, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual incentive program

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the Belvidere, IL plant to lead the frontline maintenance team, improve safety culture, and drive reliable equipment performance.

The role oversees mechanics and specialists, champions root-cause analysis, and guides daily/periodic planning with strong focus on continuous improvement. The position requires 2+ years in manufacturing leadership, in-depth knowledge of plant operations, and proficiency with data tools (Maximo, SAP).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to reduce losses and improve performance in manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of production platforms and equipment.
• Communicates effectively across work groups and with cross-functional teams.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (SAP, Maximo, MQIS) and data-driven decisions.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability, and manufacturing.
• Broad familiarity with materials, fabrication, engineering drawings, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Craft worker experience or strong craft capability.
• Knowledge of Maximo and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance mechanics and craft specialists.
• Drive safety culture and engage the team.
• Deliver platform priorities through clear goals and direction.
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly DDS meetings.
• Oversee maintenance foundational systems and DH/BE processes.
• Coordinate with MP&S for planning, scheduling, and work assignments.
• Manage maintenance budget and shutdown execution.
• Maintain training/skills matrix and develop staff.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Maintenance planning & scheduling

Technical understanding of plant/mach/

Machinery and production knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/Mechatronics (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the Belvidere, IL plant to lead the frontline maintenance team, improve safety culture, and drive reliable equipment performance.

The role oversees mechanics and specialists, champions root-cause analysis, and guides daily/periodic planning with strong focus on continuous improvement. The position requires 2+ years in manufacturing leadership, in-depth knowledge of plant operations, and proficiency with data tools (Maximo, SAP).