Manufacturing Process Lead - Murfreesboro, TN

OVERVIEW

The Process Lead provides safety and servant-based leadership to achieve breakthrough production results. The Process Lead works to eliminates top losses on their designated system(s) and has accountability for the plan to eliminate losses on a 24-hour cycle through a rigorous Daily Direction Setting (DDS) system. This position uses continuous improvement systems and enhanced teamwork to execute and build plans. The Process Lead plays a critical role in developing the technical capability of operating teams and mastery of process control.

Located in beautiful Middle Tennessee, the Murfreesboro plant is a manufacturing site comprised of two plants with over 1000 dedicated employees serving the Morning Foods and Meals & Baking Operating Units. We operate in a dynamic business environment in a site that values safety, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, and respect. We provide uncommon value to the business and the changing needs of consumers while funding growth through effective cost management and performance. Many of the products produced are single sourced from the site allowing our teams to work closely with business partners. Murfreesboro strives to be a destination of choice for General Mills through our commitment to protect our people, brands, delivery of exceptional results, and commitment to innovation in a culture of belonging. Murfreesboro is located 35 miles outside of the Nashville, TN metro area and continues to be ranked near the top of fastest growing communities in the Nation.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical content owner for the line/ system
• Leads portions of the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly direction setting, including:
  • Leverages data to analyze losses and create strategies to eliminate
  • Execution of the plan for the day.
  • Weekly loss tree refresh.
• Owns the following for the assigned line/ system:
  • Manufacturing data integrity
  • Health of Process Centerline system: Leads identification of centerline targets, documentation of standards
  • Coaches line/system leaders and operators through building basic technical capability, problem solving, data analysis and change management.
  • Performance Management including identification and improvement plan to address planned and unplanned losses. Examples include waste and equipment reliability.
  • Ensures food safety and quality.
  • Identifies and addresses safety risks
• Supports development and execution of the 90-Day improvement plan to deliver the line/system performance goals through loss elimination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• H.S. Diploma
• High learning agility
• Technical acumen
• Experience with MS Office, especially MS Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or B.A. degree, preferably in Math, Science, or Engineering
• Experience leading change
• Previous manufacturing leadership or manufacturing continuous improvement 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.

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $68700.00 - $103200.00 / Annually. 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. 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.