Ben Kirtz
About Ben Kirtz
Ben Kirtz is the Plant Technical Manager at General Mills in Geneva, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience in engineering and project management roles.
Current Role at General Mills
Ben Kirtz is currently employed as a Plant Technical Manager at General Mills based in Geneva, Illinois, United States. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing technical operations within the plant, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before becoming Plant Technical Manager, Ben Kirtz served as a Project Manager at General Mills from 2019 to 2023. During this time, he worked out of Golden Valley, Minnesota, focusing on leading various projects to completion, ensuring project objectives were met within budget and on time.
Managerial Roles at Wood
Ben Kirtz worked at Wood in several managerial roles. He spent 7 months in 2019 as a Business Development Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focusing on expanding business opportunities. Prior to that, he served as the Process Department Manager from 2017 to 2018, overseeing process engineering activities, and worked as a Project Engineer from 2014 to 2017, managing engineering projects and delivering technical solutions.
Career at Nol-Tec Systems
At Nol-Tec Systems, Ben Kirtz held multiple roles over more than a decade. From 2008 to 2014, he was a Project Manager responsible for managing complex projects and systems integration. Before this, he was a Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer from 2006 to 2008 and a Controls Engineer from 2003 to 2006. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in electrical controls engineering.
Educational Background
Ben Kirtz graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering in 2003. His education provided him with a robust technical foundation, which he has applied throughout his over 20-years-long career in various engineering and project management roles.