General Mills, Inc. Buffalo , NY 14202
Posted 2 weeks ago
OVERVIEW
The Logistics Team Leader will motivate and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results. This individual will provide daily supervision of the Cereal warehouse team. The Buffalo Cereal Warehouse consists of 37 forklift production employees across 3 shifts, a shipping/receiving office, 24 Automated Guided Vehicles and management of the inbound and outbound flow of raw and finished materials.
General Mills
SCHEDULE
Our Buffalo plant will have a 12-hour shift with a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedule that will be from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. The schedule may vary during training and look for willingness to work overtime, alternative shifts, or during weekends or holidays, as needed to support the plant operations. This plant is running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Identify, initiate, and lead safety improvement initiatives while addressing safety concerns immediately
Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals on a day to day basis, driving a commitment to results
Effectively conduct team meetings to communicate organizational and policy changes
Support raw material and finished goods inventory management practices
Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees in order to foster an engaging environment
Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the work group to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma / GED and 1-3 years logistics experience in a manufacturing environment or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change
Strong understanding of manufacturing technology and providing solutions to technical challenges
Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills while bringing a mature approach to challenging situations
Effective computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Flexibility to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree
Experience in an ERP and WMS platforms like Blue Yonder, SAP, Red Prairie, etc.
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 $67300.00 - $101200.00 / 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.
General Mills, Inc.