Operations Supervisor - Days - Superior Elevator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Mills - Superior Grain Elevator manages grain shipments and inventory in support of key products such as Cheerios and Gold Medal Flour. Located in Superior, WI, the site was built in 1899 and has been in continuous operation ever since. Today, the elevator employs roughly 18 employees working together to Protect Today's Grain for Tomorrows Food.

As the Operations Team Leader, you will function as a technical resource that supports all operations necessary to supply ingredients to key internal cereal and flour customers. This role collaborates with the site manager to set strategy, develop our team, and execute plans. Additionally, the incumbent will leverage Engaging Leader and Zero Loss behaviors to lead employees to achieve outstanding results.

This is a salaried role and core hours are during day shift with limited weekend or off-shift required.

KEY CAREER EXPERIENCE GAINED

• Leadership: people and performance management, coaching, teaching, team effectiveness

• Technology: understanding of manufacturing technology, reliability tools

• Union Experience: working with a collective bargaining agreement

• Exposure to many operational disciplines including capital execution, safety, FSQ, and maintenance

To learn more about our Superior Elevator plant and surrounding area click here!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform as a front-line leader for the grain elevator complex by providing coaching, support, and direction setting for members of the team.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure facility meets and exceeds goals in key manufacturing metrics for Safety, Cost, Grain Quality, Sanitation, System Utilization, and Customer Service.
• Cultivate a positive and supportive team environment to foster employee engagement and retention, including dedicated "floor time" and individual skill building with the team.
• Leverage principles of Human Operating Performance (Safety 2.0) to develop safety culture and safe operating systems.
• Conduct regular team meetings to set direction for the team and develop individual skills.
• Collaborate with corporate and external partners to facilitate effective planning, operations, and sharing of information.
• Lead or participate in various elevator subteams (maintenance, safety, operations, capital, etc.) for planning, scheduling, and execution of key priorities.
• Lead Continuous Improvement efforts by empowering employees to drive improvements in their work areas.
• Contribute to the planning, development, construction management, and financial execution of capital investment.
• Execute manager of people accountabilities, providing clear and consistent leadership to all players.
• Manage daily staffing and effective resource allocation to maximize process efficiency.
• This position will provide backup support for the Site Manager and Grain Accountant as needed to help ensure operational efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, electronic, listening and feedback communications
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and providing solutions to technical challenges
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Desire and ability to lead change
• Ability to motivate team members and to help them develop pride and ownership
• Proficient in computer operations including MS Office Suite programs and capacity to develop high-level skills in site specific software programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of prior experience as a Team Leader or related experience
• Strong operational and technical aptitude in grain handling or food manufacturing
• Basic knowledge OSHA/EPA rules and regulations including the Grain Handling Standard
• Practical experience with waste/loss elimination program (lean mfg, 6 Sigma, or similar)
• Experience successfully leading projects or other large improvement plan initiatives
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment

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.