Dirk Roecker
About Dirk Roecker
Dirk Roecker is a Manufacturing Team Leader and Startup Manager at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in production management.
Title
Dirk Roecker holds the title of Manufacturing Team Leader and Startup Manager at General Mills. His role involves overseeing the Cookie/SIAB business, leading capital projects, and managing refrigeration, among other responsibilities. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Current Position at General Mills
Dirk Roecker currently serves as the Manufacturing Team Leader and Startup Manager at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is responsible for handling various aspects of production and facility management including cookie/SIAB business and refrigeration management. His work also includes leading capital projects and managing the launch of new products at co-packers.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Dirk Roecker previously worked at General Mills as a Team Leader 1 from 2009 to 2010, also in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this time, he gained valuable experience in leadership and operations management within the company.
Roles at Trw
Dirk Roecker has extensive experience from his tenure at Trw in Uberherrn, Saarland, Germany. From 2003 to 2009, he worked as the Engineering Manager and Customer Sales. He also held the position of 6 Sigma Black Belt from 2001 to 2003 and Production and Skilled Trades Manager from 2000 to 2001. These roles highlight his proficiency in engineering, quality management, and production supervision.
Education and Expertise
Dirk Roecker studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Windsor from 1982 to 1986. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in manufacturing and engineering management. His expertise spans various facets including capital project leadership, new product launches, and management of both union and non-union teams.