Consultant – Electrical

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.

Position Title

Consultant – Electrical & Controls Capital Engineer

Function/Group

Supply Chain, Engineering Solutions

Location

Powai, Mumbai

Shift Timing

1:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST

Role Reports to

Senior Manager/Manager – Engineering Solutions

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

About General Mills

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

Job Overview:

Function Overview

The GIC supply chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.

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Purpose of the role

The GIC Electrical & Controls Capital Engineer is responsible for supporting a US-based E&C Capital Engineer in leading and providing technical expertise for the electrical and controls portion of corporate led capital projects. This position supports primarily the North America region.

You will work cross-functionally with corporate engineering, site operations, maintenance, engineering, and external partners (design firms, contractors) to deliver high-quality solutions that support efficient, sustainable manufacturing

Key Accountabilities:

Support the US-based E&C engineer in providing project management leadership on capital project installations with business teams and key stakeholders including scope definition, budget development, resource selection/management and schedule management. Assist with Electrical & Controls technical leadership throughout the project life cycle including equipment/component selection, system design and procurement. Review and ensure compliance to General Mills specifications and standards of construction on 3rd party designs. Partner with General Mills internal engineering standard owners to clarify and refine specifications. Support the management of the external engineering team within the E&C engineering discipline. Assist with the development and management of capital budgets within the E&C discipline including regular cashflow cost tracking reporting and communications, asset close-out and accurately managing spend to budget and timing commitments. Support the procurement process for equipment and installations including review of bid packages and bidding support. Support construction activities and field change authorizations as necessary. Requires occasional travel, including some extended time possibilities over weekends and holidays. Travel is variable ranging from 0% to 10% during project execution and start-up, With an overall average of approximately 5%.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience 7-10 years of relevant experience in electrical/control systems for industrial automation. Experience collaborating with international teams or within a corporate environment. Ability to travel occasionally to the United States Project Engineering experience including scope definition, cost estimation and tracking, EAC estimation and scope management. Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding equipment design and impacts to materials, labor, and work processes. Strong mechanical aptitude Strong technical leadership skills in a collaborative fashion. Self-motivator with proven ability to energize working teams Capable analytical problem solver through the use of data and keen judgment Demonstrated performance in executing concurrent assignments Adaptability to maneuver through uncertainty with a high degree of professionalism and candor

Preferred Qualifications:

Electrical & Controls Engineering experience; troubleshooting, performance improvement. Certification in automation/control systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell). Experience in designing, installing, and commissioning control systems in food plants. Understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements (GMP's, Food Safety, sanitation practices and design criteria.) Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Vertical Start-up tools and processes. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Must have skills:

Mandatory hands-on capital project management experience in the Food or FMCG industry, including high-value and complex projects.

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