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The Manufacturing and Engineering Associate program prepares participants for technical and managerial leadership roles through an 18-month rotation at a manufacturing plant. Associates gain exposure to processing, packaging, and manufacturing systems, frontline production, problem solving, improvement initiatives, people leadership, and capital projects. After the program, participants move into a full-time manufacturing leadership or engineering role, typically at the same facility.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. 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. Manufacturing & Engineering Associate WHAT IS THE ROLE OF MANUFACTURING AT GENERAL MILLS? General Mills' Supply Chain is one of the most respected supply chains in the industry today. Manufacturing is the sub-function of Global Supply Chain that makes food the world loves. Manufacturing takes raw materials and transforms them into the products we sell to customers. Products are packaged in a variety of formats for sale to grocery, clubs, and food service. WHAT WILL I DO? The Manufacturing and Engineering Associate (MEA) program is designed to prepare you for both technical and managerial leadership roles within General Mills. You'll make an impact by: - Building your capability through exposure and ownership of processing,packagingand broad manufacturing systems. - Gaining frontline exposure to 24/7 production toleverageproblem solving and learning agility while driving improvements andeliminatinglosses. - Learningfrom andleading Operators, Technicians and Mechanics to grow your coaching, team building and people-developmentskillset. - Managing programs to gainexperiencesofcapital project ownership, new system startups and / or initiative leadership. The fast-paced MEA full-time rotational program consists of 18 months of development, focused on preparing MEAs for technical skill development and people leadership experiences in both Manufacturing and Engineering. MEAs will be placed in one manufacturing plant location for the duration of the program. At their program's completion, MEAs will be placed into a full-time role in manufacturing leadership or engineering based on a combination of business need and personal interest . Typically, this placement is within the same facility that the MEA completes their program in; but the opportunity to relocate to another manufacturing site is possible. WHERE WILL I WORK? You will be placed at one of our manufacturing plant locations nationwide. IS THIS YOU? Minimum Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Engineering degree in: Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Food Process, or Biological/Biosystems/Agricultural or related degree - Qualifications for MEA Milling roles: Pursuing a Bachelor's orMaster'sdegree in Milling Science, Food Science, or related degree - Graduating in Winter 2026or Spring 2027 Preferred Qualifications: - Strong academic record - Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skills - Demonstrated people, technical, and process leadership skills, with a proactive approach to taking initiative and contributing to team success HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT? - Start Date of February 2027orJuly2027 - Relocationassistance(if eligible) The base salary for this position is $83,000.General Mills is committed to providing fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, performance, and academic background. Beyond your salary, you'll receive a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall wellbeing, including: Competitive salary and eligibility for our annual incentive program A strong retirement pr
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