Shift Operations Leader - 2nd Shift, Safety & Performance

General Mills; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Operations Team Leader for the 2nd shift to guide the shift’s production plan and performance. You will lead a cross-functional team, drive safety and food safety practices, and partner with maintenance and quality to meet targets while developing talent.

The role emphasizes coaching, process discipline, and data-driven decision-making to reduce losses and improve throughput on the production line.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and establish effective relationships to foster teamwork.
• Drive safety, food safety, quality, and performance on the shift.
• Coach and develop the team to improve processes and reduce losses.
• Own the platform improvement plan and daily direction setting.
• Ensure proper operation health of key systems and equipment.
• Deliver learning plans and close skill gaps for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MQIS

Job description

General Mills in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Operations Team Leader for the 2nd shift to guide the shift’s production plan and performance. You will lead a cross-functional team, drive safety and food safety practices, and partner with maintenance and quality to meet targets while developing talent.

The role emphasizes coaching, process discipline, and data-driven decision-making to reduce losses and improve throughput on the production line.