Franz Arvold
About Franz Arvold
Franz Arvold is the Labeling and Regulatory Compliance Manager at General Mills, overseeing compliance for Asia, South America, and Latin America. He has extensive experience in quality and regulatory roles within the food industry and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Title at General Mills
Franz Arvold is currently serving as the Labeling and Regulatory Compliance Manager at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this position, he oversees compliance with labeling regulations and manages the requirements for various regional markets including Asia, South America, and Latin America.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Franz Arvold has an extensive career history with General Mills, spanning various roles and responsibilities. He held the position of Quality and Regulatory Manager in Chanhassen, MN, both in his current tenure and previously from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, he was a Senior Quality Engineer from 2007 to 2011 and a Quality Engineer from 2004 to 2007 in Reed City, MI, from 2003 to 2004 in Golden Valley, MN, and from 2002 to 2003 in Chanhassen, MN.
Educational Background
Franz Arvold earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. This educational background has equipped him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his roles in quality, regulatory, and compliance management in the food industry.
Roles and Responsibilities
In his current role at General Mills, Franz Arvold manages label and regulatory compliance as well as import and export compliance for the regions of Asia, South America, and Latin America. His experience spans various sectors of the food industry including dairy, cereal, research centers, and frozen baked goods.
Team Development and Strategic Vision
Franz Arvold has a passion for developing teams and building strategic visions to achieve seemingly impossible goals. His leadership style emphasizes team development, aligning with his extensive experience in regulatory and compliance management across different food sectors.