Production Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Coordinates and monitors production processes, leads operations, analyzes planning, and defines metrics to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and implement continuous improvement tools (DMAIC, SMED, Kaizens). 2. Manage the direct team and coordinate the team's continuous development. 3. Ensure proper management of material and finished product usage. : General Mills is committed to being a force for good through a global inclusion strategy that brings diversity to our people and culture, enabling higher levels of employee engagement so we can grow alongside our customers and consumers. For us, creating an inclusive environment and fostering diversity drives company growth while also supporting our employees' development. Job Description: **Job Mission** Coordinates, plans, and monitors production processes; leads operations; analyzes and evaluates manufacturing plans; defines control metrics; conducts training to ensure technical standardization of operations, quality, cost, on-time delivery, and Zero Loss Culture. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and implement DMAIC, SMED, SCRUM, Kaizens, HMM, and waste reduction projects; * Actively participate in team meetings, BSC, production alignment meetings, HMM, DMAIC, WMS, DDS, and CAT, and execute actions created jointly with support areas; * Lead anomaly card meetings; * Integrate and disseminate the Learning & Development (L&D) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar systems; * Conduct safety walkthroughs; * Manage the direct team and coordinate the team’s continuous development (operational and leadership); * Plan production and ensure volume delivery meeting Safety, Quality, and Food Safety requirements. * Analyze, monitor, and lead loss reduction actions in processes, focusing on Zero Loss Culture. * Ensure proper management of production materials (consumption and inventory). * Ensure proper management of finished products in the manufacturing area (declaration, reversal, transfers to warehouse). * Monitor and respond to audits within areas of responsibility. * Maintain organization and order in areas under responsibility. * Use personal protective equipment correctly. * Act as a multiplier and align with General Mills’ Engaging Leader behaviors. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Production Management Technology, related Engineering fields, or equivalent. * Knowledge of supply chain. * Strong proficiency in safety, quality, and continuous improvement tools. * Experience in food and pharmaceutical sectors. * Experience in people management. * SAP knowledge. * Advanced Excel skills. Company Description: General Mills is a global leader in food and works to make the foods the world loves! Our global brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, Blue, and many others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the company entered Brazil in 1997, launching premium ice cream Häagen-Dazs. In 2012, it acquired Grupo Yoki Alimentos, adopting a new business model and becoming owner of the well-established Brazilian brands Yoki, Kitano, and Mais Vita. Today, we are a passionate team of 35,000 employees across more than 100 countries and all continents.