Amy Frey
About Amy Frey
Amy Frey is the Manufacturing & Operations Director at General Mills, with a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Company
Amy Frey is currently serving as the Manufacturing & Operations Director at General Mills. General Mills is a major global food company, recognized for its prominent brands such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury. Amy's role involves overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in operations across the board.
Title and Responsibilities
As Manufacturing & Operations Director at General Mills, Amy Frey is responsible for leading and improving manufacturing processes. Her role includes overseeing plant operations, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring product quality. Her strategic leadership has been pivotal in implementing a new supply chain optimization project that significantly reduced operational costs.
Previous Experience
Before her current position, Amy Frey held multiple roles at General Mills. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Director, Global External Supply Chain, where she managed global supply chain operations. From 2001 to 2021, she was a Plant Manager, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of manufacturing plants, ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Education and Expertise
Amy Frey graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she has effectively applied throughout her tenure at General Mills to enhance manufacturing and operational processes.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amy Frey has achieved significant milestones. In 2019, she received the General Mills Leadership Excellence Award. She played a crucial role in the successful launch of a new product line that became a top seller. Additionally, Amy actively mentors junior employees through the General Mills Leadership Development Program and regularly contributes to industry publications on manufacturing efficiency and supply chain management topics.