Department Maintenance Manager - Chanhassen, MN Plant

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:

$82,400 - $123,800 Annual



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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