Mill Technical Manager - Vernon, CA

General Mills Operations, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milling Technical Manager at General Mills Operations, LLC provides technical leadership to deliver plant results, oversees capital planning, and owns maintenance accountability. The role reports directly to the site Plant Manager and has a dotted-line to Central Engineering at world headquarters.

You will lead safety, quality, and performance initiatives, manage capital projects from planning to execution, coordinate with contractors, and drive continuous improvement through VSU, CIP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of technical experience in project engineering, systems/process engineering, facilities management, or a manufacturing tech role including maintenance.
• Strong leadership with experience guiding projects or programs.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital investments.
• Ability to interact with Quality, Purchasing, Distribution, HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate personnel across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop site technical strategy, staff development, capital investments, and system improvements.
• Coach and develop plant technical resources and manage external contractor relationships.
• Oversee capital planning/execution, maintain cash flow, and meet engineering expectations.
• Lead Vertical Start-Up, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
• Provide maintenance leadership and ensure alignment with budgets and HMM targets.
• Support Early Career Development and promote safety culture and CIS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

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/optimise 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

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