Platform Manager

通用磨坊股份有限公司•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$82,400 - $123,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Platform Manager leads the Platform Team and directly manages Operations Supervisors, while collaborating with and directing System Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Maintenance Planners. The role sets and executes the operational plan and is accountable for the Platform Team’s Run and Improve results, driving sustainable performance improvement through people, processes, learning, and capability building. The Platform Manager owns performance across Human Safety, Food Safety, Quality, System Utilization, Waste Reduction, Cost Savings, Engagement, Retention, and Schedule Attainment. The position leads safety culture, people development, platform processes and learning, and uses manufacturing data and operational knowledge to inform decisions. It also provides backup support for the Operations Manager and Project Leader as needed. This is an on-site role in Cedar Rapids; remote work is not available. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided. International relocation or international remote arrangements are not considered, and applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The annual salary range is $82,400–$123,800. General Mills offers health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing programs, time-off programs, wellbeing support, and perks; employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated supply chain leadership and experience working in a highly collaborative environment.
Success driving results through processes and teamwork.
Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and manufacturing machinery on at least one production platform.
Strong communication skills across work groups, cross-functional resources, and plant and corporate teams.
Working knowledge of manufacturing data analysis systems, such as SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, or MQIS, and proven success making decisions to deliver results.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical, science, or engineering field.
At least 7 years of supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

Lead Food and Human Safety using Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards, and foster cultures that reduce risk and support compliant, safe food production.
Role model engaging leadership and develop platform strategies, clear priorities, team goals, communication, and collaboration.
Foster employee engagement and retention, including dedicated floor time with the team; support employee development, coaching, feedback, and capability building.
Execute manager-of-people accountabilities and drive sustainable performance improvement across the Platform Team.
Own the results and overall process health of Platform Driving System Utilization (DSU) to meet business needs, including maximizing throughput or minimizing cost.
Partner with the Operations Manager to represent the platform and maintain effective two-way communication with Supply Chain Managers and Make Business Leads.
Own execution, results, and process health of Platform Daily Direction Setting (DDS), including shift-level DDS, and represent the platform at Department DDS when applicable.
Use, teach, and coach standardization methods across equipment and processes, including CIL, CL, DH, and TOO.
Support Maintenance and PM Systems (MPS, BE) as tools for reliable and consistent results.
Ensure production runs to target specification to produce safe, quality product.
Own the overall learning plan of the platform.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data from various sources, including labor, overuse, and performance data, to make informed decisions.
Build a comprehensive understanding of the production system, equipment, product transformation, inventory management, material specifications, quality control, and traceability for ingredients, materials, and finished products.
Develop understanding of daily management processes and ownership across the team, including DH, CL, and CIL.
Use Theory of Operation and problem-solving tools and processes, including IR, UPS, and QCO.
Provide backup support as needed for the Operations Manager and Project Leader to help ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.