General Mills

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

Sr Consultant – CSA Lead (Civil, Structural, and Architectural)

Function/Group

Supply Chain, Engineering Solutions

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

1:30 PM to 10:30 PM

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 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.

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Purpose of the role

We are seeking a skilled Corporate CSA Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership across our multiple North American food General Mills plants. You will be responsible for the planning, design review, evaluation, and project management support of civil, structural, and architectural elements for facility projects, ensuring they meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) engineering support for new construction, expansions, renovations, and maintenance projects across multiple North American manufacturing facilities.
• Review structural design concepts, specifications, and drawings proposal for buildings, foundations, site utilities, access roads, and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure all designs meet local building codes, OSHA regulations, food safety standards (e.g., SQF, BRC), and internal company guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including process engineers, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers, to ensure fully integrated facility designs.
• Manage external design consultants, architects, and contractors — review and approve deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct facility assessments, site surveys, and condition inspections; recommend and scope repair or replacement strategies.
• Participate in capital planning, capital prioritization, cost estimation, and scheduling for CSA-related scopes of work.
• Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives in building materials, structural systems, and site development.
• Maintain and update CSA engineering standards, facility drawings management, best practices, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Support and technical consult for facility CSA support needs.
• Facilitate regular community of practice communications and team development for field facilities engineers.
• Lead implementations of new or modified standards or policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Industrial or manufacturing facility design and construction, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience collaborating with international teams or within a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems (steel, concrete, masonry, wood) and civil/site development.
• Familiarity with relevant US building codes and standards: IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, OSHA, USDA, FDA facility guidelines.
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SAP2000, RISA, or equivalent.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Experience with hygienic & Food Safety design principles for food manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as LEED or Envision.
• Experience managing multi-site projects and remote coordination with teams.
• Strong team skills/collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize workload and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and proactively on responsibilities.
• Critical attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with multinational food companies or large Indian FMCG companies.

Must Have Skills

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