Consultant, Predictive Maintenance

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, Predictive Maintenance -GIC M&E Function/Group Supply Chain/ Engineering Location Mumbai (Powai) Shift Timing 1:30-10:30 PM Role Reports to Manager M&R Manufacturing & Engineering -GIC Remote/Hybrid/in-Office Hybrid

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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 Häagen-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 http://www.generalmills.com 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 https://www.generalmills.co.in 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. For more details about the Function please visit this Link

Purpose of the role The Condition Monitoring consultant will remotely monitor machinery health across multiple manufacturing sites and varying types of production and utilities related equipment to deliver optimal asset reliability through data analysis and delivering corrective and actionable insights to Maintenance and Reliability (M&R) teams. The CMC will review and analyse data from various condition monitoring and predictive maintenance platforms to identify critical issues and leverage equipment expertise to create actionable work orders. The CMC will drive resolution by collaborating with M&R teams, track program success, and report metrics to key stakeholders, while optimizing maintenance strategies with planning and scheduling (P&S) and M&R teams.

Key Accountabilities 100% of Time:

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Review and analyse data from condition monitoring technologies including, but not limited to: Vibration, Infrared, Ultrasound, Tribology, Non-Destructive Testing, and Motor Circuit Analysis.
• Leverage knowledge of plant processes, equipment, and components to understand problem statements.
• Analyse data to monitor for changes in trends or conditions to provide feedback and recommended corrective actions to prevent failures for reducing costs and unplanned losses.
• Create work orders for inspections or repairs. (CMMS – Maximo – PM & Item Module)
• Collaborate with USA Manufacturing Plant M&R Teams to resolve issues and track progress.
• Compile diagnostic data into understandable formats or reports to share with stakeholders.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVING

• Utilize various condition monitoring technologies, predictive analytics tools, and AI-based models.
• Collaborate with M&R leaders to identify and develop new tools to support overall predictive strategy.
• Measure program success through metrics such as energy savings, resource utilization, and downtime reduction such as: # of Defects Found, # of Defects Fixed, WO Completion Rate, Downtime Reduction, etc.
• Develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders to visualize value of program.
• Work with Planning and Scheduling (P&S) and M&R teams to optimize PM strategies based on predictive insights.
• Participate in RCA investigations, leading or providing support based on event or expertise required.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as Loss Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis, Why-Why Analysis, and Daily Management Systems.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

• Lead ongoing cadence calls with plant teams to prioritize incoming technical inquiries or data requests.
• Leverage EAMS/CMMS data and current market innovation technologies to Identify opportunities to expand predictive maintenance over traditional maintenance techniques (reactive or time-based).
• Develop predictive standards and support efforts to implement standards the organization.
• Master predictive technologies in use and able guide / provide basic training to M&R community across GMI (ES, Plant team).
• Create OPLs and documentation for knowledge and best practice sharing across the organization.
• Work with CIS team for sensor configuration and data management.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY BUILDING

• Provide deep technical knowledge in component functionality and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical expertise and coaching to implement prevention methods and corrective repairs.
• Leverage data analysis to identify and eliminate top losses.
• Candidate must be able and willing to successfully achieve ISO Level III Certification in Vibration Analysis within 36 months if no prior certification is held, 24 months if now or previously certified at Level I, or 12 months if now or certified previously at Level II.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum Degree Requirements - Bachelors
• Preferred Major Area of Study - Bachelor’s degree in engineering in anyone: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Instrumentation

Work Experience

• Minimum years of related experience required - 7+ years - Years experience in maintenance and reliability field required. 2+ Years experience in data review and analysis using condition monitoring and predictive technologies (vibration, ultrasound, thermography, oil analysis, mca, etc.) strongly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Degree Requirements: Bachelors
• Preferred Major Area of Study: Bachelor’s degree in engineering in anyone: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation
• Preferred Professional Certifications: Industry Recognized Level I/II Certifications in Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound, Thermography/Infrared Analysis or Oil Analysis.
• Preferred years of related experience:7+ years in M&R field along with 2+ Years in condition monitoring or predictive technologies

Specific Job Experience Or Skills Needed

• Proficient in maintenance best practices for industrial rotating equipment including component function/selection/design and machinery assembly/installation/rebuilding.
• Passionate about the evolving landscape of technology, data science, IIOT, machine learning, and AI, eager to seek new ways of incorporating technology into maintenance and reliability.
• Analyze and compile diagnostic reports from raw vibration and sensor data
• Experience in leading/supporting cross-functional initiatives,
• Skilled in mentoring and capability-building, with experience training or coaching junior team members or plant reliability members.
• Effective communicator and influencer, with the ability to translate technical data into strategic insights for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with innovative mindset to envision path to take this capability forward and expand across GMI.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage complex work packages, competing priorities, and cross-departmental schedules
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, electronic, listening and feedback communications

Competencies/Behaviors Required For Job

• 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 stakeholders 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 1:30 pm to 10:30 PM IST (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 Organizations’ employees at all levels across the company locations.
• The Job may involve travel to worldwide plants on short term basis depending on business requirements.

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.