Frozen Refrigerated Baked Goods Operations Manager - Murfreesboro, TN

OVERVIEW As the Frozen Breakfast /Ready To Bake (RTB) Plant Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading all elements of the Pillsbury US (PBUS) plant’s Frozen Breakfast, Cookie, and Pie departments. This includes all activity related to converting raw materials into finished product and working cross-functionally with the support departments (Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Safety and Environment, Food Safety and Quality, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Finance, and Learning and Development). This position will give you the opportunity to set strategy for your department, develop your team, and execute your plans. You will apply General Mills’ world class continuous improvement approach, known internally as Zero Loss Culture. This builds on the expertise of 150+ years of food manufacturing and globally recognized strategies such as TPM and Lean. The Plant Operations Manager also plays an integral role in maintaining a strong business partnership with the plant. They will be a critical link to the Minneapolis business teams. The Operations Manager will serve as a coach to active line teams in the department and leader on the plant Central Safety Committee. You will be a member of the Site Leadership Team reporting directly to the Plant Manager. The expected commitment to this role is 3 to 5 years. Key Career Experiences Gained • Leadership: people and performance management, coaching, teaching, team effectiveness • Technology: understanding of manufacturing technology, reliability tools • World Class Manufacturing tools: TPM, Lean, safety excellence, culture development KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Coach, develop and inspire work group to achieve required Human Safety, Food Safety, and Production Results • Lead and provide direction to Plant CI coaches in weekly coaching huddles. • Develop short and long-term strategies to drive, productivity, organizational effectiveness and improvements in key plant priorities and metrics • Create an environment where all employees are encouraged and developed to reach their full potential in meeting department and business goals. Build capability at the operator level in the organization • Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives • Ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary processing and packaging working towards zero losses • Ensure production facilities and finished products meet the company and government standards of quality, sanitation and safety • Provide business leadership that demonstrates daily commitment to department and plant goals • Ensure effective interchange of information between operations department and support resources at the plant and from within General Mills. Participate on the Operations Team, including developing and leading divisional efforts and influencing decisions that will impact the plant • Ensure the proper selection, training, development, and motivation of the team to maximize current and future performance • Contribute as an integral part of the plant leadership team to drive the plant strategy and culture • Model the Company and Plant’s Behaviors and Values • Develop and lead department operations training programs for operator capability development MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree • Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other applicable experience • Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with the floor including building positive employee relations • Ability to deliver results through others by managing salaried employees and/or leading cross-functional teams • Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively lead change • Ability to create and lead strategic initiatives • Solid business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills • Demonstrated understanding of technology (i.e. complexities of products, machinery, and costs) • Good financial analysis and resource allocation skills; experience developing productivity pipeline is preferred • Ability to develop and manage a budget PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Business or Management • 5-7 years leading manufacturing teams • Experience in high performance team-based work systems • Experience using Continuous Improvement concepts and tools 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.