Operations Supervisor

通用磨坊股份有限公司•Milwaukee, WI

12d•$71,300 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership for the whole shift, building effective relationships with employees and fostering teamwork, cooperation, innovation, and manufacturing capabilities. The role drives sustainable performance by leveraging people and processes and making learning meaningful to business results and employee capability. The Operations Supervisor leads the operational plan, owns Run results, and supports Improve results for the shift. Performance metrics include Human Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost, and Engagement. The position leads safety, people, and process performance; supports improvement-plan execution and shift daily direction setting; and develops working knowledge of manufacturing data, production systems, equipment, product transformation, inventory, quality, traceability, daily management, problem-solving, and workforce training. It also provides backup support as needed to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency. This is an on-site role at the Milwaukee plant; remote work is not available. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; General Mills will not sponsor a U.S. work visa. International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a highly collaborative environment.
Success 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 machinery on at least one production platform.
Skill communicating across work groups, with cross-functional resources, and with other plant members.
Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems, such as SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, or MQIS, and decision-making for results.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must reside within commuting distance of the Milwaukee plant or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
2 years of manufacturing or frontline leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead food and human safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards.
Cultivate a Human Safety Culture by strengthening the capability to discuss, identify, and control risks proactively.
Cultivate a Food Safety Culture committed to producing safe food that complies with policy and regulatory requirements.
Model Engaging Leader behaviors.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize shift-team effectiveness, communication, and collaboration.
Set clear individual priorities and team goals aligned with platform priorities.
Foster a positive, supportive team environment that promotes employee engagement and retention, including dedicated floor time with the team.
Pursue ongoing development, receive feedback, and take action to improve performance.
Drive sustainable performance improvement through coaching, development, and capability building of the shift team.
Support creation and execution of the platform improvement plan through Driving System Utilization (DSU).
Own execution, results, and process health of Shift Daily Direction Setting (DDS), including changeovers.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to inform decisions about overuse and performance.
Build understanding of the production system, equipment, and product transformation process.
Develop understanding of inventory management, material specifications, quality control procedures, and traceability systems for ingredients, materials, and finished products.
Deepen understanding of daily management and process ownership across the team, including DH, CL, and CIL.
Develop fluency in Theory of Operation (TOO) and problem-solving tools and processes, including IR, UPS, and QCO.
Increase proficiency in labor management and in creating, maintaining, and using a training/skills matrix to identify skill gaps, develop training plans, and track employee progress.
Provide backup support as needed to maintain business continuity and operational efficiency.