Steve Schmidt is a Continuous Improvement Process Lead at General Mills, with a career focused on enhancing production efficiency. Holding a BA from Coe College or Luther College, he specializes in Lean Production methodologies and tools like Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis, driving improvements from processing to distribution.
Based in the Minneapolis area due to his long-standing role at General Mills headquarters, he likely enjoys the local culture and may follow regional sports teams in his personal time.
He possesses unique hands-on experience from his early career participating in capital project installations and testing new equipment on the factory floor.
Steve Schmidt
Continuous Improvement Process Lead at General Mills
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Lean Manufacturing
His roles have centered on using the TPM process for Lean Production, employing various tools like 5S, AM, and SM to improve efficiency.
Process Optimization
Utilizes continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis and Value Stream Mapping to enhance the entire production and packaging workflow.
Capital Projects
Has direct experience with the installation and testing of new equipment from his time as an Operator Technician.
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Work History
Continuous Improvement Process Lead at General Mills
Cereal Continuous Improvement Coordinator at General Mills
Operator Technician, Cereal Department at General Mills
Education
1984 - 1986
BA from Coe College
1978 - 1982
BA from Luther College
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Location : Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Continuous Improvement Process Lead at General Mills
