Department Maintenance Manager - Chanhassen, MN Plant

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 Department Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing maintenance leadership for multiple platform maintenance team as well as ownership for reliability metrics, budget adherence, and Asset Care Strategy progression. The Department Maintenance Manager is responsible for direct reports, including but not limited to Maintenance Asset Care Leaders, Maintenance Capability Specialists, General Mechanics, Lead Mechanics, and Control Technicians. This position requires considerable interaction with plant floor personnel, Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager, engineering, external support partners, and vendors.

This opening is for 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday (hours may fluctuate and flexibility is needed based on business needs).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Food and Human Safety Leadership (15%)

• Cultivate Human Safety Culture

• Cultivate Food Safety Culture

• Identifies and address safety risks related to maintenance activities (standard and non-standard)

Leadership of the Maintenance Team (55%)

• Care for your whole team and foster retention and engagement 

• Commitment to personal growth and open to feedback

• Develop and foster a communication network that promotes interaction between mechanics, operators, Platform Teams, controls technicians, engineers, and managers

• Active leadership to ensure department has a robust Maintenance and Reliability OGSMP

• Manage the integrity and maintenance of all department assets, including production equipment, facilities and utility equipment

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Plant Leadership, Asset Care Leaders, Operations, Storeroom personnel, Engineers, and Mechanics

• Engage in strategy, direction, and execution discussions for maintenance/reliability and department-wide initiatives

• Onboard, develop, train, and mentor all direct reports

• Create a proactive work environment that involves mechanics in the planning, coordinating, and execution of work

• Ensure effective utilization of plant maintenance resources

Foundational Systems (10%)

• Manufacturing information and data for decision making

• Production system knowledge and metrics

• Maximo data integrity and adherence to Maximo standards

• Owns Planned Maintenance Pillar locally and provides leadership to ensure that Maintenance Team Leaders and Planners develop an Equipment Reliability Program that incorporates the 12 systems of Planned Maintenance

• Assist with capital planning and project implementation coordination for the department

• Responsible for Maintenance Department budget and drives accountability through the team

• Develop and lead all necessary department shut-down activities

• Coach and develop Asset Care Leaders, Maintenance Capability Specialists, and others on the use of foundational systems

• Develop expertise in the maintenance organization on all electrical and controls platforms

Sustaining Performance and Improving Results (15%)

• Establish maintenance prevention specifications to ensure the plant and equipment is reliable and easily maintained

• Responsible for all department maintenance metrics and the maintenance team’s adherence to improvement

• Ensure all department improvement action plans are compliant with standards set forth by the FDA, OSHA, EPA, HAACP, and any other governing agencies/entities by which we manage our business

• Application of predictive maintenance technology to increase reliability and increase planned maintenance activity

Back-up for others on your team (5%)

• Maintenance and Reliability Manager, Maintenance TL, Asset Care Leader, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma

• 4+ years of manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership experience

• Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment

• Success in driving results through process and teamwork

• Understanding of the steps to reduce losses and improve performance in a manufacturing setting

• Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and machinery (at least one production platform)

• Foundational knowledge of data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and decision making for results

• Experience in maintenance, reliability, and manufacturing

• Strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

• Must have good understanding and a broad range of experience in the following areas:

  • Materials: metals, plastics, elastomers, composites, coatings, etc.

  • Fabrication methods: welding, machining, surface treatment, etc.

  • Engineering skills: reading prints, measuring, and specifying

  • Fastening and joining: methods and materials

  • Mechanical, electrical system knowledge

  • Lubrication principles

• Knowledge of the skill level of different crafts

• Craft worker experience or very strong knowledge of craft duties and capabilities

• Able to lead cross functionally through influence

• Able to achieve technical mastery of equipment and develop it in others

• Practical knowledge of Maximo and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree (Technical/Science/Engineering/Mechatronics preferred)

• 6+ years of manufacturing, frontline leadership, or technical leadership experience

• CMRP, MLTI certifications

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.

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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