Austin Laudenbach
About Austin Laudenbach
Austin Laudenbach is a Process Lead at General Mills in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at General Mills
Austin Laudenbach holds the title of Process Lead at General Mills in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He has been with the company in this role since March 2020. As a Process Lead, he is responsible for ensuring efficient line operations and places a strong emphasis on safety protocols. His role involves designing and leading cost-saving projects to support the company's Holistic Margin Management (HMM) initiatives.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before his current role, Austin Laudenbach worked at General Mills as a Production Technician for 7 months in 2019 and 2020. During this time, he gained valuable experience that contributed to his ability to implement Root Cause Analysis techniques effectively in his subsequent position.
Early Career and Research Experience
Austin Laudenbach has a background in research and supervision that spans his time working at the Heat & Mass Transport Laboratory and Wisconsin Union. He worked as an Undergrad Researcher at the Heat & Mass Transport Laboratory from 2016 to 2018 in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Additionally, he served as a Production Services Student Supervisor at the Wisconsin Union from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Austin Laudenbach earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He studied from 2014 to 2018, which provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices that he has applied in his professional roles.
Operational Improvements and Cost Savings Initiatives
In his role at General Mills, Austin Laudenbach analyzes cost data to identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings. He has designed and led numerous cost-saving projects that have significantly contributed to the company's Holistic Margin Management (HMM) initiatives. His expertise in Root Cause Analysis has also played a key role in reducing operational losses at the Chanhassen Plant.