Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Cedar Rapids, IA

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Operations Supervisor (Team Leader) to lead the 2nd shift, drive safety, quality, and performance, and oversee the execution of the shift plan.

You will coach the team, coordinate cross‑functional resources, and ensure safe, efficient production. The role requires demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze data to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive results through process and teamwork.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems and decision making for results.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and culture on shift, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide clear priorities and goals to shift team to meet platform objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift effectiveness and engagement.
• Oversee platform improvement and ensure execution of the daily direction setting for the shift.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing data to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MQIS

Job description

The Operations Supervisor (internally called an Operations Team Leader) provides leadership for the whole shift. They establish effective relationships with all employees to foster a team workplace where cooperation, innovation, and manufacturing capabilities are used to solve problems. They drive sustainable performance through leveraging people and process and creating an environment where learning is meaningful for the business and the employee (connected to results, drives out losses, helps build the employee’s capability). The Operations Supervisor leads the operational plan, and they are responsible for the Run results and support the Improve results for their shift. The performance metrics include ownership of Human Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost, and Engagement. This role will support our 2nd shift crew. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** **Safety*** Lead food and human safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards.* Cultivate Human Safety Culture that reduces risk to our people and communities by increasing capability to proactively discuss, identify and control risk.* Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturing safe food that is compliant with policy and regulatory requirements. **People Leadership*** Role model Engaging Leader behaviors.* Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift team effectiveness (communication and collaboration).* Provide clear individual priorities and team goals to deliver platform priorities.* Cultivate a positive and supportive team environment to foster employee engagement and retention, including dedicated \"floor time\" with the team.* Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing development and demonstrate a willingness to receive and action feedback for performance improvement.* Drive sustainable performance improvement through coaching, development, and capability building of the shift team. **Process Leadership and Ownership**Driving System Utilization (DSU):* Support the creation and execution of the platform improvement plan.Daily Direction Setting (DDS):* Responsible for the execution, results and process health of Shift DDS, inclusive of changeovers.Operations Foundational Systems:* Responsible to integrate operations foundation systems to secure equipment basic conditions (CIL/CL/DH) across the shift.* Produce safe quality product by running to target specification.Learning System:* Responsible for the delivery of the shift learning plan.* Identify skill gaps, develop training plans and track employee progress. **Know your Operation, Data and Technology*** Gain working knowledge to collect, analyze and interpret manufacturing data to make informed decisions (overuse, performance).* Build a comprehensive understanding of the production system, equipment and the product transformation process.* Develop strong understanding of inventory management principles, material specifications, quality control procedures, and traceability systems for Ingredients, Materials and Finished Products.* Deepen understanding of daily management and process ownership across the team (examples: DH, CL, CIL, etc.).* Secure fluency of Theory of Operation (TOO) and Problem-Solving tools and processes (IR, UPS, QCO).* Increase proficiency in labor and creating, maintaining, and utilizing a training/skills matrix to identify skill gaps, develop training plans and track employee progress. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience* Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment* Success in driving results through process and teamwork* Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting* Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and machinery (at least one production platform)* Skilled at communicating between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant* Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and decision making for results **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 2 years of manufacturing experience **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.