Job Description

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, th

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success. Job Overview: Responsibilities require the incumbent to possess functional expertise in manufacturing plant engineering along with customer relationship skills to virtually lead projects which assess, solve and improve plant productivity and optimize manufacturing costs by leveraging Controls and Systems Engineering Responsibilities: 80% of Time Technical Problem Solving: - Analyze cost and performance data, diagnose root cause of 4M losses and make recommendations to improve system, equipment and material requirements - Be proficient in the use of Continuous Improvement tools such as Loss Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Why-Why Analysis, Daily Management Systems - Understand and leverage reliability metrics, system planning and cost tracking systems - Collaborate with virtual plant and corporate engineering teams for diagnosis, solution design and creating recommendation report Controls and Systems Engineering: - Develop and implement plant process automation technology (viz. Wonderware Archestra, Siemens, Rockwell) and recipe management applications virtually - Educate plant technicians on leveraging Controls and Systems Engineering standards of the company - Engage to understand and demonstrate impact of work delivered on enhancing system utilization, reducing manual effort and manufacturing costs manual effort and manufacturing costs 20% of Time Perform as a Subject Matter Expert - Coach and mentor other engineers on the team as well as plant employees - Work effectively in a cross-cultural virtual team using influence and collaboration - Create, maintain and adhere to process documentation and strive for continuous improvement - Perform other duties as assigned Education Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering in any one: Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Required Professional Certifications: Any relevant Certification in Controls Preferred Professional Certifications: MBA or PMP Experience Minimum years of related experience required: 5 years Preferred years of related experience: 5-8 years Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed: Demonstrated experience in Controls and Systems Engineering domain on the Shop Floor Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines In depth understanding of Engineering Project Management Framework Competencies/Behaviors required for job: Leads Innovation: Identify and recommend opportunities, solutions and need for change. Adapt quickly and respond effectively to change. Explore and share innovative best practices with others. Deliver Results: Assume personal initiative and accountability for results, performance and behaviors. Be comfortable with ambiguity. Engage in cross functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions and optimization. Connect the Best Together: Negotiate solutions between sta keholders and effectively communicate with various levels and functions through-out the organization. Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions. Integrity and Candor: Engenders Trust at all levels and demonstrates unquestionable integrity. Additional Information: This position reports to the Engineering Management with the Supply Chain Division. Hours of operation are 11 AM to 8 PM Mumbai time (Monday to Friday) with the ability to flex hours as the job demands. In performing these accountabilities, the incumbent must develop and maintain an effective working relationship with GMI employees at all levels across the company locations. The Job involves travel to worldwide plants on short term basis depending on business requirements.