Chad Breitbach
About Chad Breitbach
Chad Breitbach is a Team Lead at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with extensive experience in operations management and leadership roles across various industries.
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Chad Breitbach currently holds the position of Team Lead at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. He is responsible for leading a team, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring high service quality through proactive and positive leadership.
Career at General Mills
Chad Breitbach serves as a Team Lead at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. In this role, he empowers managers to make real-time decisions that enhance customer service and operational efficiency. Additionally, he implements strategic plans that significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Bimbo Bakeries USA Experience
Chad Breitbach previously worked at Bimbo Bakeries USA as Distribution/Transportation Manager from 2018 to 2019 in Dubuque, Iowa Area. In this role, he managed distribution and transportation operations to support business growth and improve service quality.
Operations Management at Atlantic Bottling Company
From 2016 to 2018, Chad Breitbach was the Operations Manager at Atlantic Bottling Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area. During his tenure, he focused on operational restructure to enhance service quality and support business growth.
Early Career and Rail Industry Roles
Chad Breitbach’s early career included various roles in the rail industry: Trainmaster at The Belt Railway Of Chicago in 2016, Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers at CN from 2015 to 2016 in Waterloo, Iowa Area, and several positions at Union Pacific Railroad, including Manger of Operating Practices/Trainmaster from 2012 to 2015 in Denver, Colorado, Manager of Yard Operations from 2011 to 2012 in Herington, Kansas, and Locomotive Engineer from 2004 to 2011 in Iowa. He also served as a Journeyman Ironworker with Ironworkers Local #89 for 10 years.
Education Background
Chad Breitbach’s educational background includes a degree in Business/Commerce from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2011), a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance from Kaplan University-Cedar Rapids Campus (1991 to 1993), and a year of study in Accounting and Finance at Kirkwood Community College (1990 to 1991). He completed his high school education in General Studies at Linn-Mar High School (1986 to 1990).
Leadership and Management Skills
Chad Breitbach is known for fostering a team-spirited environment through his positive and proactive leadership style. He conducts regular team meetings to communicate organizational and policy changes effectively. Additionally, he provides performance feedback and coaching to team members, facilitating continuous improvement and effective sharing of information across various work teams and business areas.