Operations Supervisor Elevator

Operations Team Leader

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

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.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.