Manufacturing Team Lead Associate

General Mills Operations, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Buffalo Plant in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader Associate for a 3-month summer assignment. The role involves leading audits, safety programs, and cost-saving initiatives to support 24/7 operations.

The position emphasizes leadership experience and a BS/BA in Engineering or related field; shifts may vary to cover 2nd or 3rd shift, with a focus on process improvement and quality.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities.
• Open to work alternative shifts (2nd or 3rd) to support 24-7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and improvement engineering, establishing operating parameters.
• Develop safety and sanitation programs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead capability studies (productivity, ingredient loss, system reliability).
• Ensure quality compliance (lab analysis).
• Shadow team leaders and operators to learn daily activities/procedures.
• Understand roles of support and administrative departments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Open to shifts

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

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.

The General Mills Buffalo Plant manufactures both Flour and Cereal products for General Mills’ North America Retail and North America Food Service segments. Our flour products are targeted to a wide variety of customers within our North America Food Service division. Our cereal products include a variety of sizes and configurations of Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Chex. Operating since 1903, the Buffalo plant has a long history in downtown Buffalo, making the city smell like Cheerios since 1941. Today, the plant is on a journey driving towards Destination Zero by focusing on Zero Loss principles as well as building a Buffalo Forever culture.

Manufacturing Team Leader Associate (TLA) role

This is a temporary role and will last 3 months in length, generally over the summer with no benefits.

Compensation $24/hour (No Benefits)

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting system audits and improvement engineering (establishing operating parameters, troubleshooting, overseeing installations / start-ups of major new systems)
• Developing safety and sanitation programs
• Identifying and implementing cost-savings opportunities
• Leading capability studies (productivity, ingredient loss, system reliability, overall capability)
• Ensuring quality compliance (lab analysis)
• Shadowing Team Leaders and Operators to learn and perform daily activities/procedures
• Understanding the roles of support and administrative departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities
• Open to work alternative shifts (2nd shift or 3rd shift) to support the 24-7 operations of the plant

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward a BS/BA in Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management
• Students with a sophomore or junior year class status GPA 3.0 or above

Additional Considerations

At the completion of this program, a formal evaluation of performance and contributions will be reviewed with the employee for growth and experience.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is: $48,700 - $67,100 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.

Company Culture

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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