Maintenance Team Leader: Plant Reliability & Safety

General Mills, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to provide frontline safety leadership and direct maintenance teams. You will drive data-driven improvements, manage daily and long-term maintenance plans, and ensure reliable equipment performance across the platform.

The role requires strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and expertise in maintenance systems and scheduling. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 Years manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in a highly collaborative environment.
• Success in driving results through process and teamwork.
• Proven ability to reduce losses and improve performance in manufacturing.
• Experience with unit operations and machinery on at least one production platform.
• Strong communication between work groups and cross-functional teams.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (SAP, Maximo) and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and maintenance leadership to improve plant reliability.
• Direct maintenance mechanics, staffing, performance management, and onboarding.
• Lead DDS and 90 Day action plan execution with accurate metrics.
• Own maintenance foundational systems and DH/BE process standards.
• Coordinate budget planning (materials, services, OT) and shutdowns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors Degree in Technical/Science/Engineering/Mechatronics

CMRP, MLTI, Eruditio Certifications

Tools

Maximo

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

SAP

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to provide frontline safety leadership and direct maintenance teams. You will drive data-driven improvements, manage daily and long-term maintenance plans, and ensure reliable equipment performance across the platform.

The role requires strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and expertise in maintenance systems and scheduling. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a focus on safety and continuous improvement.