General Mills

General Mills

Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

Joplin, MO · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$95k-$143kDetected 19 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementAccountingBudgetingProcess Improvement5G/LTEGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

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50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
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 III · 3×
Level I$41,3921 entry
Level II$65,2292 entries
Level III$89,0863 entries
Level IV$112,9234 entries

$17,623 more — $112,923 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $112,923 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "General and Operations Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · General and Operations Managers (11-1021) · Joplin, MO-KS. 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 daily production through three supervisor direct reports and their hourly teams.
  • Set priorities, coach leaders, document performance, and hold employees accountable while maintaining trust.
  • Build team capability through onboarding, job-transfer training, corrective and preventive actions, and ongoing development.
  • Lead practical lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, loss analysis, spaghetti diagrams, SMED, standard work, and visual management.
  • Partner with Maintenance on equipment conditions and significant breakdowns while maintaining clear ownership of routine operator care.
  • Partner with Engineering to identify productivity opportunities, capacity constraints, and potential capital investments.
  • Conduct or support facility capacity analysis and use the results to guide production planning and improvement priorities.
  • Review existing bills of material for accuracy and partner with Finance on BOMs for new products after production trials.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, including experience in the food industry.
  • 1+ year of experience directly managing salaried employees.
  • Experience leading production or operations teams with responsibility for safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
  • Experience leading or facilitating Kaizen events or other hands-on continuous improvement work.
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and prepare reports for reviews and issue tracking.
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet conditions, including temperatures below 50°F or above 90°F for periods of up to three hours.
  • Ability to follow safety and PPE requirements when working with harsh cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and work at elevation, including on a ladder, lift box, or scissor lift.

Nice to have

  • Food manufacturing leadership experience in a regulated production environment.
  • Experience managing multiple people leaders and hourly teams.
  • Hands-on Autonomous Maintenance experience, including restoring equipment to basic condition and establishing operator-owned routines.
  • Experience with Redzone or a similar digital production or loss-management system.
  • Formal training in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, or Total Productive Maintenance.
  • Practical use of spaghetti diagrams, SMED, 5G/5S, standard work, loss analysis, and visual management.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training paired with practical application.
  • Training Within Industry (TWI) experience, especially in standardized work, employee training, and change management.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is:
  • $95,300 - $143,200 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

  • 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: $95,300 - $143,200 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.

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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