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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeCedar Rapids, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least 2 years of manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership experience is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership and experience working in a highly collaborative environment are required.
  • A record of driving results through processes and teamwork is required.
  • Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting is required.
  • Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and machinery on at least one production platform are required.
  • Ability to communicate between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other plant members is required.
  • Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems such as SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, or MQIS, and decision-making for results is required.
  • Experience in maintenance, reliability, and manufacturing is required.
  • Broad experience or understanding of materials, including metals, plastics, elastomers, composites, and coatings, is required.
  • Broad experience or understanding of fabrication methods, including welding, machining, and surface treatment, is required.
  • Engineering skills in reading prints, measuring, and specifying are required.
  • Knowledge of fastening and joining methods and materials is required.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is required.
  • Knowledge of lubrication principles is required.
  • Craft worker experience or very strong knowledge of craft duties and capabilities is required.
  • Practical knowledge of Maximo and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling is required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a human safety culture that reduces risk to people and communities by increasing capability to identify and control critical risks.
  • Cultivate a food safety culture committed to manufacturing safe food in compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and direct maintenance mechanics, including staffing, performance management, and onboarding.
  • Model Engaging Leader behaviors.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximize team effectiveness, communication, and collaboration.
  • Provide clear individual priorities and team goals to deliver platform priorities.
  • Cultivate a floor-centric, positive, and supportive team environment that fosters employee engagement and retention.
  • Support development and execution of the 90-day action plan.
  • Lead portions of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly Daily Direction Setting meetings; ensure accuracy of performance metrics, including defects found and fixed, breakdowns, and maintenance-health indicators; coach and support shift meetings as appropriate.
  • Own the overall effectiveness of maintenance foundational systems for the platform.
  • Own the Defect Handling process standard across the platform, help maintain and improve standards documentation, and coach the team in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving defects.
  • Own the Breakdown Elimination process for the platform.
  • Partner with the Maintenance Asset Care Leader on Maintenance Planning & Scheduling to ensure planning, scheduling, and work assignments are correctly prioritized to deliver platform results.
  • Manage the maintenance budget by delivering spring-plan Maintenance & Reliability Costs for the line or platform, including materials, services, and overtime.
  • Ensure the overall effectiveness and execution of maintenance shutdowns.
  • Understand the production system and product transformation process connected to line equipment.
  • Understand daily management and process ownership interactions across the team, including Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Defect Handling, CL, and CIL.
  • Use problem-solving tools and processes.
  • Maintain and use a training and skills matrix to identify skill gaps, develop training plans, and track employee progress.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical, science, engineering, or mechatronics field is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CMRP, MLTI, Eruditio, or a Planning and Scheduling Certification are preferred.
  • Four years of manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1928

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