Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer

•Joplin, MO General Mills, Inc $71,300

•$107,000 United States, Missouri, Joplin 3007 Stephens Boulevard (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer (internallycalled a Systems Engineer) role provides technical leadership and serves as a system and product specialist. They are responsible to build the team's packaging and processing technical skills through a hands-on approach. They are accountable for the operational foundation systems across the platform to secure basic conditions and drive out losses. The Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer plays a critical role to continuously improve by optimizing system performance and product quality while driving strategic productivity and capacity solutions for the platform and ultimately the business. This level is an entry role to the Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer career. The primary focus will be on daily troubleshooting, problem solving and on-the-floor activities to build confidence, capability and credibility with the theory of operations, 4M relationships and our product portfolios. It involves significantfloor time to understand manufacturing processes, coupled with development within the System Engineering JTA. As progress is made to grow equipment and technical knowledge, overall capability will improve to identify and execute solutions for performance improvements and loss elimination.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety Lead food and human safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards: Cultivate Human Safety Culture that reduces risk by increasing capability to proactively discuss, identify and control risk.

Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturingsafe food that iscompliant with policyand regulatory requirements. Capability Building Troubleshoot, problem solve and facilitate on-the-floor activities to build team member confidence, and capability of theory of operation and Operational Foundational Systems (CIL, CL, DH).

Communicate and engage effectively with teams on the manufacturing floor. Process Leadership and Ownership Driving System Utilization (DSU): Responsible to build necessary skills around the development of Loss Tree and glidepaths for the line / system.

Execute loss elimination tasks to improve system and equipment reliability through use of continuous improvement processes and problem solving.

Execute HMM initiatives. Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and

Operations Foundational Systems:

Accountable for the operations foundational systems across the platform to secure basic conditions and drive out losses (Clean-Inspect-Lubricate CIL, Centerlines CL, and Theory of Operation TOO). Vertical Start-Up (VSU): Provide Start-up support to the platform team to drive execution and improvements. Know your

Operation, Data and Technology:

Gain exposure through a physical presence on the manufacturing floor to the 4M's (machine, materials, methods, human) to grow skills and understanding of interdependency of inputs.

Gain exposure to data and information systems to identify and drive decision making (performance metrics, financial information, data historian, maintenance management system).

Learn material balances and unit operation capability on your system(s) to ensure optimal production rates, parameters, and formulas.

Develop through connections and learning from operators, technicians, maintenance, and peers through rigorous application and understanding of foundational systems. Back-Up Support This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency. Technical partners on platform team (SE, QE, Maintenance)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineeringor related degree with applicable experienceor extensive relevant work experience

1+ years of related experience

Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations

Data and manufacturing performance metrics analysis

Consumer Products or Process Industry experience

Food science or process/packaging science experience

Statistical analysis and analytical methods

Mechanical aptitude

General Engineering Principles knowledge

Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment

Success in driving results through process and teamwork

Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting

Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and manufacturing machinery

Skilled at communicating between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams

Working knowledge of manufacturing data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and proven success with decision making for results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (technical/science/engineering preferred)

2+ years of related experience

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is: $71,300

•$107,000 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. 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. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

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.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

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