Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production SupervisorGeneral Mills is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations at our Joplin, Missouri facility. In this role, you'll provide day-to-day manufacturing leadership for a frontline team and help deliver safe, high-quality, efficient plant operations. You will oversee activity across both the raw processing side of the plant and the ready-to-eat finished goods side, making sure production runs smoothly and issues are addressed quickly.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can motivate a team, make sound decisions in real time, and lead independently during the evening shift. You'll play an important role in maintaining product quality, supporting employee performance, coordinating with maintenance and cross-functional partners, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities in a smaller-footprint facility where every leader has visible impact.This role supports second-shift operations, with standard hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.What You'll DoLead, coach, and develop a manufacturing team of approximately 15-20 employees, including production employees, operators, forklift drivers, and shift support resourcesOversee second-shift production across both raw processing and ready-to-eat finished goods operationsDrive safe, efficient, and reliable operations while ensuring compliance with company and government standards for quality, sanitation, and safetyMonitor shift performance and respond quickly to operational issues, equipment downtime, and staffing needsPartner with maintenance and other cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve issues that affect production flowBuild strong working relationships across the plant to support communication, teamwork, and effective problem-solvingFacilitate the exchange of information between work groups, supervisors, quality, maintenance, and plant leadershipMotivate employees, strengthen technical capability, and foster accountability for daily performanceUse sound judgment to lead independently during the evening after day-shift leadership coverage tapers offIdentify, organize, and help champion continuous improvement opportunities that support efficiency, reliability, and operational excellenceSupport reporting and follow-up related to efficiencies, operational improvements, and plant performance over timeDemonstrate daily commitment to plant objectives and contribute to a culture of teamwork, ownership, and product protectionMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma required5+ years of manufacturing leadership or production supervisor experienceExperience leading frontline teams in a manufacturing environmentFood manufacturing experienceDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot production issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and listening skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing business needsAbility to work second shift hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Must be a self-starter who can lead a shift with a high level of independencePreferred QualificationsFormal education beyond high schoolMechanical aptitude or hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experienceExperience working with continuous improvement tools or operational excellence initiatives such as Lean, TPM, or similar methodsDemonstrated ability to identify and drive efficiency improvementsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExperience leading in a small facility or other environment where flexibility and broad operational ownership are importantAbility to coach and motivate teams while maintaining strong standards for safety, quality, and performanceAdditional ConsiderationsInternational 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 RangeThe salary range for this position is: $71,300 - $107,000 AnnualAt 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.EligibilityApplicants 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.Reasonable Accommodation RequestIf you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.