Deborah Mikesell Erwin
About Deborah Mikesell Erwin
Deborah Mikesell Erwin is a Senior Logistics Engineer at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area with a background in food science and supply chain management.
Title
Deborah Mikesell Erwin holds the position of Senior Logistics Engineer at General Mills. She operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Company
Deborah Mikesell Erwin is currently engaged with General Mills in the role of Senior Logistics Engineer. In this position, she has significantly contributed to product development by optimizing formulas for process cheese and conducting pilot plant and factory trials to ensure product quality and efficiency. Furthermore, she collaborates with various teams across Sensory, Marketing, Operations, Planning, and Logistics to successfully select and launch new products.
Previous Positions
Deborah Mikesell Erwin has an extensive career history. From 1999 to 2013, she worked at Land O'Lakes as the Manager for Dairy Foods Central Data - Specifications & ERP in Arden Hills, MN. Her earlier career includes a tenure at University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Research/Teaching Assistant from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, she held a position as a Product Development Intern at HJ Heinz in Ontario, Oregon in 1995. Erwin's career also includes roles such as Resident Assistant at University of Idaho, Agriculture Inspector Intern at USDA, and Forest Fire Fighter at USDA in Boise, Idaho Area.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Mikesell Erwin holds a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University (2019-2020). She also earned a Master's degree in Food Microbiology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1996-2000). Additionally, she possesses a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from University of Idaho (1991-1996). Her diverse educational background has reinforced her expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and food science.
Collaborations and Cross-Functional Teams
Deborah Mikesell Erwin enjoys tackling new challenges and is adept at working with cross-functional and international teams. At General Mills, she collaborates closely with Sensory, Marketing, Operations, Planning, and Logistics teams to drive product selection and launches. Her commitment to cross-functional collaboration is vital for ensuring product quality and meeting business objectives.