Manufacturing Systems Engineer: On‑Floor Loss Reduction

General Mills Operations, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership on packaging and processing platforms, focusing on daily troubleshooting and on‑floor optimization. The role emphasizes building capability in foundational systems, reducing losses, and driving productivity and quality improvements through hands‑on work and cross‑functional collaboration.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing, with strong data analysis and problem

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing systems on the floor.
• Drive loss elimination and process improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, QE, and operations teams.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Continuous improvement

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Food) preferred

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership on packaging and processing platforms, focusing on daily troubleshooting and on‑floor optimization. The role emphasizes building capability in foundational systems, reducing losses, and driving productivity and quality improvements through hands‑on work and cross‑functional collaboration.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing, with strong data analysis and problem