Shift Operations Leader (3rd Shift)

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. seeks an Operations Team Leader to manage the 3rd shift, drive safety, quality and performance, and develop a high‑performing team on the line. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and learning to improve results across the shift.

Key focus areas include safety ownership, process health, and data-driven decision making, with strong emphasis on coaching and capability building to reduce losses and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative working style.
• Proven track record reducing losses and improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and culture on the shift to protect people and product.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift team effectiveness.
• Own the operational plan and drive Run/Improve results for the shift.
• Coach, develop and build team capability through learning and feedback.
• Gather and analyze data to drive decisions and monitor process health.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety culture

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Manufacturing Analytics

MQIS

Job description

General Mills, Inc. seeks an Operations Team Leader to manage the 3rd shift, drive safety, quality and performance, and develop a high‑performing team on the line. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and learning to improve results across the shift.

Key focus areas include safety ownership, process health, and data-driven decision making, with strong emphasis on coaching and capability building to reduce losses and sustain improvements.