Maintenance Manager - Wellston, OH

The Associate Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the production maintenance group. This role will provide maintenance leadership to deliver a world-class operation. Lead, motivate, and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results, while leveraging Continuous Improvement (Lean/TPM) tools, improving individual skills, and enhancing teamwork. The Associate Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for driving standards and consistency across the maintenance department. Function as a technical and business resource in areas of system operations and production requirements. This position requires considerable interaction with plant floor personnel, leadership team, engineering, external support, and vendors.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead/manage approximately 4-5 direct reports or maintenance professionals and team leaders
• Educate, develop, and motivate the Maintenance team to achieve required departmental results, improving individual technical skills and enabling collaboration across boundaries
• Ensure company and government standards for quality, sanitation, and safety are met
• Establish and sustain sound relationships with employees to foster an innovative environment
• Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant objectives
• Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the Maintenance team to use continuous improvement tools and strategies to ensure results are delivered year over year
• Function as a technical resource for system operations and product requirements
• Facilitate effective communication between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field OR 3+ years of Maintenance Manager experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and ability to create solutions to technical challenges
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
• Sound analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance related role
• Experience with contractors

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $79500.00 - $119400.00 / Annually. 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. 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.