Garry Hellmich
About Garry Hellmich
Garry Hellmich is the Director of Global Supplier Quality at General Mills, with a career spanning roles in quality assurance and regulatory operations across multiple companies.
Current Roles at General Mills
Garry Hellmich is currently serving as the Director of Global Supplier Quality at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this capacity, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of suppliers on a global scale. He also holds the position of QRO Director for Bakeries & Foodservice, Baking, Flour & Grain. In this role, Garry oversees the quality and regulatory operations within these sectors.
Past Work at Cereal Partners Worldwide
From 2007 to 2011, Garry worked as the QA Director at Cereal Partners Worldwide, located in Lausanne Area, Switzerland. Over his four-year tenure, he managed quality assurance processes and ensured that products met the necessary standards and regulations.
Previous Tenure at General Mills
Before his current roles, Garry Hellmich served as the Quality Director for Packaging, Ingredients, & Labeling at General Mills from 2003 to 2007 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. During these four years, he was responsible for ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality standards across these critical components.
Early Career at Quaker Oats
Garry began his career in quality assurance at Quaker Oats, where he worked from 1986 to 1991. Over these five years, he developed foundational expertise in quality assurance practices, setting the stage for his future roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Garry attended Greensburg Community High School from 1976 to 1980, where he completed the College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program. He then went on to study Food Science at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.