Austin Anderson
About Austin Anderson
Austin Anderson is a Line Lead at General Mills in Cincinnati, Ohio, with extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering roles across North America.
Current Position at General Mills
Austin Anderson currently serves as a Line Lead at General Mills in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he manages over 100 union employees across three shifts. His responsibilities include running up to 3 processing systems, 5 packing lines, and an automated warehouse system for 12 hours a day during weekends. Additionally, he leads a foundational system team comprised of 2 salary members aimed at driving system improvements.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Austin Anderson worked as a Manufacturing Associate at General Mills in Hannibal, Missouri, from 2017 to 2019. During this 2-year tenure, he honed his skills in manufacturing processes and workforce management. His experience during this period laid the foundation for his current role as Line Lead.
Experience at Dow
Austin Anderson's career at Dow saw him working in multiple engineering roles across various locations. In 2016, he served as a Production Engineer in Midland, Michigan, for 3 months and later as an Optimization Engineer in Freeport, Texas, for 4 months. Prior to these roles, he worked as an Improvement Engineer in South Charleston, West Virginia, for 3 months in 2015. These roles provided him with valuable experience in process optimization and engineering improvements in diverse manufacturing settings.
Educational Background
Austin Anderson earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. His academic background in chemical engineering has equipped him with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills essential for his various roles in manufacturing and production engineering.
Early Career and Other Roles
Austin Anderson's early career includes a year-long role as a Lifeguard at Clear Lake Aquatic Center in Iowa from 2012 to 2013 and a 5-year tenure as a Crew Supervisor at McDonald's Corporation from 2008 to 2013. These roles provided Austin with foundational skills in leadership, responsibility, and team management.