Platform Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. 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. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

 Position  Overview

The Platform Manager provides leadership for the Platform Team and directly manages the Operations Supervisors. They collaborate with and provide direction for the full team including the System Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to deliver platform results. They drive sustainable performance improvement through people and process and creating an environment where learning is meaningful for the business and the employees (connected to results, driving out losses, helping build the employee’s capability). The Platform Manager sets and executes the operational plan, and they are responsible for the Run and Improve results for a whole Platform Team. The performance metrics include ownership of Human Safety, Food Safety, Quality, System Utilization, Waste Reduction and Cost Savings, Engagement, Retention, and Schedule Attainment.

Key Accountabilities

Safety (10%)

• Lead Food and Human Safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards.
• Cultivate Human Safety Culture that reduces risk to our people and communities by increasing capability to identify and control critical risk.
• Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturing safe food that is compliant with policy and regulatory requirements.

People Leadership (50%)

• Role model Engaging Leader behaviors.
• Develop and implement platform strategies to maximize team effectiveness (communication and collaboration).
• Provide clear individual priorities and team goals to deliver platform priorities.
• Cultivate a positive and supportive team environment to foster employee  engagement and retention, including dedicated "floor time" with the team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing development and demonstrate a willingness to receive and action feedback for performance improvement.
• Drive sustainable performance improvement through coaching, development, and capability building of the platform team.
• Execute manager of people accountabilities.

Process Leadership and Ownership (15%)

• Driving System Utilization (DSU): 
  • Accountable for the results and overall process health of Platform DSU to meet business needs (maximize throughput or minimize cost).
  • Partner with the Operations Manager to represent the platform and secure effective two-way communication with Supply Chain Managers and Make Business Leads.

Daily Direction Setting (DDS): 

• Accountable for the execution, results and process health of Platform DDS (inclusive of shift level DDS). 
• Responsible to represent the platform at Department DDS (if applicable).
• Operations Foundational Systems:
  • Utilize, teach and coach standardization methods across equipment and processes (CIL/CL/DH/TOO).
  • Knowledgeable of the Maintenance and PM Systems (MPS, BE) to ensure engagement and support of those processes as tools to deliver reliable and consistent results. 
  • Produce safe quality product by running to target specification.

Learning System

• Accountable for the overall learning plan of the platform.

Know your Operation, Data and Technology (20%)

• Build strong working knowledge to collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data from various sources to make informed decisions (Labor, Overuse, Performance).
• Gain comprehensive understanding of the production system, equipment and the product transformation process.
• Acquire thorough understanding of inventory management principles, material specifications, quality control procedures, and traceability systems for Ingredients, Materials and Finished Products. 
• Develop deep understanding of daily management processes and ownership across the team (examples: DH, CL, CIL, etc.).
• Secure fluency of Theory of Operation (TOO) and Problem-Solving tools andprocesses (IR, UPS, QCO).

Back-Up Coverage (5%)

• This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency.
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Leader

Required Skills/Experience

• High School Diploma

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 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 (at least one production platform).
• Skilled at communicating between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and proven success with decision making for results.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Technical/Science/Engineering preferred)
• 7+ years of supply chain experience

Additional Considerations

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. 
• On -Site Position Located in Cedar Rapids: This is an on-site role located in Cedar Rapids; remote work is not available for this position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided. 

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. ​

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Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)​

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

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