Associate Operations Manager - Hannibal, MO Plant

General Mills • Hannibal, MO

85d • $93,700 - $140,700

About The Position

General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Totino’s, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You've come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big. At our Hannibal manufacturing site, we make enough soup in a year to serve the entire world’s population one serving of soup! 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. Hannibal is a manufacturing facility of approximately 1000 employees serving the Meals & Baking Solutions (MBS) and Snacks Operating Units. Other beloved products we produce are Progresso, Old El Paso, Nature Valley and Betty Crocker. We operate in a dynamic business environment, with a rich history of performance and growth. We have a diverse and complex product portfolio that ranges from USDA thermally processed canned soups to allergen management on chewy bars. Last year, Hannibal produced +70MM cases across 7 platforms and 17 production lines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work off shift as business needs demand.
• Demonstrated supply chain 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 manufacturing machinery.
• Skilled at communicating between work groups and cross-functional resources.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing data analysis systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Science, Engineering field of study.
• 7 years supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing leadership to deliver a world-class operation.
• Manage 6-8 direct reports and provide direction and development for ~140 team members within operations.
• Set the strategy for the operating department and manage Operations Supervisors and the Platform Project Leader.
• Collaborate with System Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Maintenance Planners to deliver platform results.
• Drive sustainable performance improvement through people and process.
• Set and execute the operational plan and be responsible for Run and Improve results.
• Lead Food and Human Safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards.
• Cultivate Human Safety Culture and Food Safety Culture.
• Develop and implement platform strategies to maximize team effectiveness.
• Provide clear individual priorities and team goals.
• Cultivate a positive and supportive team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing development and skill building of the platform team.
• Accountable for the results and overall process health of Platform DSU.
• Partner with the Operations Manager for effective communication with Supply Chain Managers.
• Accountable for the execution, results, and process health of Platform DDS.
• Utilize, teach, and coach standardization methods across equipment and processes.
• Build strong working knowledge to collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being.
• Foundation of health benefits.
• Retirement and financial wellbeing.
• Time off programs.
• Wellbeing support and perks.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees