Operations Team Leader - 3rd Shift - Cedar Rapids, IA

General Mills; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Operations Team Leader for the 3rd shift (11pm - 7am) to guide the manufacturing shift and drive safety, quality and performance through people and processes.

You will lead daily direction, coach team members, manage platform improvements and ensure learning is meaningful while delivering Run and Improve results across Safety, Quality and Cost metrics.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead food and human safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles.
• Cultivate Human Safety Culture that reduces risk to our people and communities.
• Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturing safe food that is compliant with policy and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Foster 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Results orientation

Safety culture

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

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.

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 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 Team Leader 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 3rd shift (11pm - 7am).

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.

Back-Up Coverage

• This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Team Leader

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.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

SALARY RANGE

The Salary Range For This Position Is

$71,300 - $107,000 Annual

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.