Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support CI initiatives that accelerate business results

• Apply CI Engagement Model while meeting customers where they are.
• Partner with business leaders to achieve results through consultation on business process management, problem solving, change management, and risk management.
• Lead/drive improvement initiatives by expertly leveraging optimal methodologies and/or frameworks.
• Incorporate Change Mgmt. and Project Mgmt. principles for optimal and sustainable results.
• Support RWRP initiatives with the activation of our CI capabilities

Provide strong business partnership and proactively identify CI opportunities

• Engage with senior leader stakeholders regularly and pulse in at critical apertures (e.g., OGSM season)
• Remain knowledgeable in and leverage industry leading practices
• Drive connections with Enablement Services to intentionally integrate capabilities
• Partner with D&T to leverage automation to 1) increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our op model, and 2) democratize CI principles in consumable, usable formats to drive enterprise-wide CI capability building

Advance CI Capabilities & Culture

• Own CI Community of Practice strategy; Coach CI SPOCs in process excellence
• Build continuous improvement capabilities across the enterprise through training, coaching and hands-on support.
• Support the development and skill building of the CI Managers (GIC) and CI Consultants (US)
• Lead events (e.g., CI Festival) & activities (e.g., CI Podcast) to drive GIC employee engagement
• Own CI processes, frameworks, and capabilities

Additional Information

• Manager of two direct reports (currently)

Qualification & Requirements

Minimum

• Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum years of related experience required: 8

Preferred

• Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Shared Service Operations / Business / Engineering
• Preferred Professional Certifications: LEAN Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt)
• Preferred years of related experience: 10

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Lean & Continuous improvement methodology & tools
• Change Management principles
• Project Management principles

• Proven ability to effectively navigate a matrixed, global organization
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills
• Keen learner, process driven, and strong bias for action; Sense of urgency and ownership of resolution
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner with customers to drive results
• Strong change management skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Proven ability to facilitate groups of all sizes
• Comfortable and flexible when dealing with ambiguity and/or change
• Willingness and ability to engage in productive discourse (challenge/question)

Benefits

Benefits

We make food people love. We also provide benefits our employees love. Our Total Rewards program works to enhance your overall well-being—at work and in life.

Highlights:

​​Pay

Earn a competitive salary and annual bonus when you meet our ambitious goals. Salaries are reviewed each year, with increases based on performance and the market value of the position.

Annual cash bonuses are based on performance (yours, the company’s and in some cases, your business unit’s).

Medical, dental and vision

General Mills offers you and eligible dependents medical, dental and vision plans starting on your first day. Coverage is available to employees in all locations.

Retirement and savings plans

Get help meeting your savings goals—those now and in the future. Access free, confidential education on managing money, college and tax savings and more.

Eligibility for General Mills’ 401(k) Plan starts on your first day.

Options include:

• Investing 1% to 50% of eligible pay, with General Mills matching a portion. Based on hire date, you may have a pension benefit or an annual 401(k) company contribution.
• Flexible, comprehensive investment choices with broad and diversified options. Access investment help via free online tools, or professional management for a fee.
• A pre-retirement loan feature.

Stock options and ownership

Company stock is available in the 401(k) Plan. Our voluntary stock purchase program allows another ownership opportunity.

Annual stock option grants are available to some management-level employees.

Insurance

Life, long-term care, legal, and auto and homeowners insurance is available, plus company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Save money and gain tax advantages on qualified transportation and parking expenses through commuter benefits.

Educational assistance

Loans and scholarship opportunities are available for you and family members, plus reimbursement for job-related courses. You may be eligible for an unpaid leave of absence to further your education.