POSITION OVERVIEW The Platform Lead provides safety and servant-based leadership to achieve breakthrough production results on a specific production system(s). This position is accountable for developing and executing daily, monthly, and 90-day plans to deliver an improvement glidepath through rigorous application of Foundational Systems and Driving System Utilization. The Platform Lead is accountable for driving out losses using Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and developing the plan for the day. They will have ownership of Safety, Quality, System Utilization (SU), and Actual Vs. Scheduled (AVS). The Platform Lead owns the development of the technician teams’ technical capability. A majority of a Platform Lead’s day will be spent on the floor with the technician teams building the capability of the people in their area. This position provides daily direction and coaching to the Process Lead and Maintenance Lead to deliver breakthrough results and is ultimately accountable for the results of the system(s). The Platform Lead will also build capability in the Process Lead and Maintenance Lead roles and must be able to cover their responsibilities in their short-term absence. Career Experiences Gained: Leadership: people and performance management, coaching, teaching, team effectiveness - managing salaried employees Holistic Margin Managment (HMM) and Financial Acumen: learning, doing, and teaching to others Technology: understanding of manufacturing technology, reliability tools World Class Manufacturing tools: DSU, safety excellence, culture development, CI tools To learn more about our Albuquerque plant and surrounding area click here! KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Leadership System Owner - Single point accountability for the line/system results Owns Human and Food safety for the line/system and action plans for improvement Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to platform team members Builds capability in technicians in order to identify, measure, and drive out losses on their equipment Support the developmental plan for the Platform Team Owns identifying training gaps for the technicians on the system as well as developing and ensuring execution of training plan to address these gaps Owns DDS process including: Leads daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly – including Recognition of team members Lead the development and execution of Plan for the Day – including development and handoff of plan for off shifts Health of CIL system Improvement and fine-tuning of the DDS process on platform Loss Elimination Single point of ownership of the 90-Day improvement plan to deliver the glidepath Facilitates development of the line/system 90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability Owns delivery of line targeted results (including financials) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of related manufacturing experience Working knowledge of data systems including MAXIMO, MQIS, INSQL, and GSTEMS Demonstrated capability in application of Foundational Systems and Driving System Utilization Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) Demonstrated ability to effectively coach/utilize standards and processes to drive continuous improvement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree Engineering/Technical Degree strongly preferred Prior Process Lead or Maintenance Lead 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. 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. 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.