Logistics Supervisor - 2nd shift - Cincinnati, OH

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Logistics Supervisor you will lead daily warehouse operations that include Automated Guide Vehicle performance, palletizing finished product and receipt/storage of inbound raw material loads (van, bulk truck, and bulk railcar). Support the warehouse operations that include the loading and shipping of finished product to both GMI service facilities and to customers. Combined operations include leadership of Material Handling Technicians and movement raw and finished materials per shift.

The Logistics Supervisor plays an integral role as a front line leader in a manufacturing environment and will have specific responsibilities as a champion for Continuous Improvement.

This position will cover second shift working Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm with weekends on a rotation.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees to foster an inclusive environment
• Educate, develop and motivate a manufacturing team to work toward zero losses, achieving production results, improving individual technical skills, and enabling collaboration across boundaries
• Partner closely cross-functional team to drive out losses and develop and engage team members in foundational systems
• Ensure the proper training, development and motivation of the team to maximize current and future performance
• Ensure that production facilities and finished products meet the company and government standards for safety, quality, and sanitation
• Function as a technical resource in areas of system operations and product requirements
• Facilitate the effective interchange of information between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams
• Lead projects for the department including Human Safety, Food Safety, and Improvement-plan focused initiatives
• Support raw material and finished goods cycle count program
• Manage Warehouse and Yard flow of materials and storage
• Support material discrepancies to ensure accurate financials and inventory levels
• Manage the shift:
  • On-shift safety, quality of product, execution of shift specific improvement plan actions
  • Daily staffing and timecard approvals
  • Directing work of operators, technicians, and/or crew leaders
  • Leading Shift Hand-offs
  • Temporary employee management
  • Onboarding of employees
  • Team and individual employee development
  • Performance management and incentives
  • Own accuracy and timeliness of performance metrics for shift
  • Start-up and changeover execution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years related 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 providing 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 initiatives in a complex environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Math, Science, Engineering or Supply Chain
• 5+ years working in a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment
• Union experience
• Experience leading change
• Previous logistics/warehousing continuous improvement program experience

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 $70100.00 - $105200.00 / 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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