Mill Technical Manager - Vernon, CA

General Mills Operations, LLC.; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Operations, LLC is seeking a Milling Technical Manager in the United States (California) to provide technical leadership for the plant and related capital projects. You will guide maintenance, safety, quality, and performance initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams to reinforce asset reliability and manufacturing excellence.

The role reports to the Plant Manager with dotted-line linkage to Central Engineering at world headquarters, driving a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading others in projects or programs.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets and coordinating capital investments.
• Ability to interact with multiple business functions (Quality, Purchasing, Distribution, HR, Finance, Operations).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to deliver plant results and support major capital projects.
• Develop and oversee the site capital investment process and budgeting to align with business needs.
• Lead Vertical Start-Up, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives within the Master Plan.
• Coach maintenance staff and ensure alignment with HMM targets and site goals.
• Support site safety, quality, and compliance with EPA/OSHA requirements.
• Develop early career members and build cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

SAP

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Milling Technical Manager is responsible for providing the technical expertise and technical leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports. The Milling Technical Manager is responsible for the site capital investment plans and has accountability for Maintenance. This role will provide critical technical leadership for major capital projects and ensure active platform teams have the solutions needed to drive safety, quality, and performance plans. Floor visibility is important as well as the ability to connect with people on the production team. This role reports directly to the site Plant Manager and has a dotted-line functional engineering accountability to Central Engineering at world headquarters.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leadership Develop a site strategic plan encompassing technical staff development, capital investment, general competencies, and system/technology improvements Coach, mentor, and develop plant technical resources Manage external technical relationships with contractors and vendors Serve as an integral member of the senior plant leadership team, driving plant strategy and culture Provide technical leadership and ensure site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements, collaborating with designated functional experts Provide site leadership to maximize/optimize capital assets and site utilization Ensure compliance with GMI Financial Policies & Procedures Understand infrastructure, utility, and facility capacity limitations
• Capital Planning & Execution Develop short- and long-term capital investment plans for the facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects Oversee the site's capital investment process (standards, project management, capital approval, etc.) Manage site cash flow and meet Global Engineering expectations Steward GMI capital, ensuring the investment strategy aligns with business needs and mitigates plant risks
• Vertical Start-Up/Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing Excellence Develop and support strategies integrating Vertical Start-Up (VSU), Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies into the Master Plan Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems (systems optimization, debottlenecking, troubleshooting) Be accountable for the strategy, design, and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems
• Maintenance & Reliability Coach and develop the site's maintenance staff. Provide strategic support for maintenance programs, including tool and resource development, personnel selection, training, and development Ensure that budget management and HMM targets align with site goals
• Early Career Development Support Early Career Development, ensuring the needs of new program members are met
• Human and Food Safety Contribute to a safety culture that strives for zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical/environmental/behavioral issues Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meet applicable codes and GMI Global CIS Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience 5+ years of technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or a technical discipline in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance experience
• Strong track record of engineering aptitude, application of engineering principles, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs
• Develop and manage maintenance budget, including storeroom parts and capital investments, including annual purchase orders and purchase requisitions
• Understanding of and experience interacting with multiple business functions (Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance, and especially Operations)
• Ability to identify potential business solutions using broad, cross-functional thinking to foster innovation
• Ability to lead and motivate personnel related to your team and beyond

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Milling, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience directly leading maintenance teams
• Experience leading contractors and vendors in executing investment plans
• Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing)
• Practical knowledge of Maximo and SAP
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) 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 this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is: $95,300 - $143,200 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. Watch with captions in other languages here.