Process Lead

Key Roles & Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Role models Engaging Leader behaviors to build a high-performing team. Supports and leads capability development of platform members per the Technician Career System. Provides coaching, support, direction, and feedback to drive performance. Fosters an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and problem-solving. Applies Reward and Recognition System expectations at individual and team levels. Able to temporarily cover Platform Leader and Maintenance Leader responsibilities during short-term absences. Process & Performance Ownership Accountable for 24-hour platform results, focusing on safety and process loss metrics. Supports the DDS (Daily Direction Setting) process and coaches DDS at the line level. Owns and drives the CIL (Clean-Inspect-Lubricate) and Centreline (CL) daily management system across the platform. Supports loss tree and glidepath development, executing parts of the 90-day improvement plan. Ensures accuracy in Capacity Analysis data and uses it to identify and eliminate losses. Leverages advanced data analysis tools to eliminate losses and applies Statistical Process Control (SPC) to reduce overuse/overpack. Serves as a Rapid Changeover subject matter expert to eliminate planned losses. Leads change management and validation processes for system and process changes. Technical Expertise & Problem Solving Uses technical expertise to support platform quality and ensure product/process standards. Coaches teams on problem-solving methods to identify and eliminate root causes. Develops a deep understanding of all DMS (CIL, CL, DH, BE, etc.) to enhance coaching impact and loss analysis. Partners with Engineering for capital projects and product commercialization. Compliance & Safety Ensures safety of associates, contractors, products, and property within the plant. Drives an HSE culture via leadership, team engagement, and policy deployment. Ensures compliance with GMI GSE Standards and relevant local legislation. Ensures effective implementation of General Mills Quality Policies and Food Safety requirements. People & Industrial Relations Maintains good industrial relations on the shop floor using bipartite forums. Ensures proper escalation and resolution of employee grievances or complaints. Competencies / Skills Zero Loss Culture mindset Engaging leader and role model behavior Agility in learning and applying technical capabilities related to assigned platforms Key Interfaces Collaborates with internal functions like HR, FSQ, Engineering, Projects, and Supply Chain Interfaces with specialists and cross-functional stakeholders at the site Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Food Science from a recognized institute 46 years of manufacturing experience with strong focus on loss recovery online Proven coaching and people management capabilities Prior experience in the FMCG sector is a must Experience in the food industry is preferred