Summer Manufacturing Team Leader Associate

General Mills; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Buffalo Plant seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader Associate (TLA) for a 3-month summer program. The role provides exposure to Team Leader assignments in Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Material Handling and involves shadowing, safety, and process improvement initiatives.

The program emphasizes learning, with opportunities to develop cost-saving strategies and quality compliance while preparing for future leadership roles in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school, work, or extracurricular activities.
• GPA 3.0 or above.
• Open to work alternative shifts (2nd or 3rd) to support 24-7 operations.
• Working toward a BS/BA in Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management.
• Sophomore or junior year class status.

Responsibilities

• Conducting system audits and improvement engineering (establishing operating parameters, troubleshooting, overseeing installations / start-ups of major new systems).
• Developing safety and sanitation programs.
• Identifying and implementing cost-savings opportunities.
• Leading capability studies (productivity, ingredient loss, system reliability, overall capability).

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Management

Job description

General Mills Buffalo Plant seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader Associate (TLA) for a 3-month summer program. The role provides exposure to Team Leader assignments in Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Material Handling and involves shadowing, safety, and process improvement initiatives.

The program emphasizes learning, with opportunities to develop cost-saving strategies and quality compliance while preparing for future leadership roles in a plant environment.