General Mills

General Mills

Manufacturing Maintenance Planner - Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY · Full-time

No sponsorship$71k-$107kDetected 63 days ago
Data AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFood Safety

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46Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role75
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level I · 1×
Level I$76,9391 entry
Level II$91,3122 entries
Level III$105,6643 entries
Level IV$120,0374 entries

The bottom of this range ($71,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $76,939. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $91,312 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • 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 another and grow together.
  • Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.​

Responsibilities

  • Lead food and human safety through strong safety leadership and disciplined maintenance practices.
  • Lead implementation of asset care strategies across the platform, with a focus on critical A and B assets, to improve reliability, cost performance, and schedule attainment.
  • Own CMMS data accuracy, Maximo standards, and effective system usage for the team.
  • Use advanced data analysis to support problem solving, identify emerging issues, and proactively improve maintenance performance.
  • Maintain technical documentation for the team.
  • Lead the development, implementation, training, and execution of maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
  • Independently create high-quality preventive maintenance tasks and job plans with clearly documented labor, materials, tools, and work instructions.
  • Build work schedules that balance equipment needs, labor availability, and plant priorities.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing technical field.
  • Experience driving results through process discipline and teamwork.
  • Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting.
  • Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and machinery within at least one production platform.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across maintenance, operations, engineering, quality, safety, and other plant teams.
  • Foundational knowledge of maintenance data systems and decision-making tools, such as Maximo or SAP.
  • Practical knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling and CMMS use.
  • Broad knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, engineering fundamentals, fastening methods, and lubrication principles.
  • Craft worker experience or very strong knowledge of craft duties, capabilities, and skill levels.
  • This is a strong opportunity for someone who brings both technical maintenance knowledge and the ability to influence across functions.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical, science, engineering, or mechatronics-related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing technical field.
  • Professional certifications such as CMRP or MLTI.
  • Additional Considerations
  • 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.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is:
  • $71,300 - $107,000 Annual 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.
  • You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Benefits

  • You will own key elements of maintenance planning and scheduling, CMMS health and data accuracy, and the ongoing development of maintenance processes that support plant performance.
  • Communicate clearly with platform teams and plant leaders about the tradeoffs between performance, cost, and asset health, including maintenance spending trends and forecasts by work type and category.
  • 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.

Company info

  • SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $71,300 - $107,000 Annual 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.
  • We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to help strengthen equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and long-term asset performance within our manufacturing operation in Buffalo, New York.

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.
  • If 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.
  • General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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