Derek Hebbeler
About Derek Hebbeler
Derek Hebbeler is an Operations Supervisor at General Mills in Sharonville, OH, with a background in business administration and extensive experience in operations and management roles.
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Derek Hebbeler is currently the Operations Supervisor at General Mills located in Sharonville, OH. His role includes various responsibilities such as managing the Rice Chex engineering system, creating daily overtime schedules, and leading a team of 60 union employees.
Professional Background
Derek Hebbeler has accumulated extensive experience in operations and management through multiple roles over the years. From 2016 to 2019, he worked as a Shift Lead at Kellogg Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to that, he was a Client Technical Analyst at CDK Global in the Cincinnati Area, KY, for 10 months in 2016. Derek also brings a hospitality background to his operations career, having worked as a Dietary Aide at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY, from 2009 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Derek Hebbeler studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Technical Studies with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations in 2014. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Energy Technologies from Gateway Community & Technical College, which he completed between 2010 and 2012. Derek began his educational journey at Lloyd Memorial High School, where he earned his High School Diploma in General Studies from 2005 to 2009.
Key Responsibilities at General Mills
In his current role as Operations Supervisor at General Mills, Derek Hebbeler is responsible for overseeing the Rice Chex engineering system. His tasks include leading daily start-up meetings after holiday and weekend shutdowns, managing timely data collection for operational metrics, approving employee time cards, and ensuring the achievement of productivity targets. He is held accountable for the entire plant during weekends and supports a team of 60 union employees in a time-sensitive and demanding environment.