Greg Beckman
About Greg Beckman
Greg Beckman is the Global Capital CIS Lead at General Mills, with over a decade of experience in engineering roles within the company.
Global Capital CIS Lead at General Mills
Greg Beckman currently serves as the Global Capital CIS Lead at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He has held this position since October 2017. In this role, Beckman leads global initiatives related to capital investment strategy within the Information Systems division of General Mills.
Career at General Mills
Greg Beckman’s career at General Mills began in 2009. Over the years, he has transitioned through several significant roles within the company, progressing from Project Engineer to Controls Engineer, and finally to his current role as Global Capital CIS Lead. His engineering roles at General Mills have provided him with extensive experience in various locations including Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockford, Illinois, and currently in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Experience as a Controls Engineer
From 2010 to 2017, Greg Beckman worked as a Controls Engineer at General Mills in Rockford, Illinois. During his seven-year tenure as a Controls Engineer, he was responsible for designing and implementing control systems, ensuring automation and efficiency within manufacturing processes.
Educational Background in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Greg Beckman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He attended the university from 2003 to 2007, acquiring foundational knowledge in his field which he has applied throughout his career at General Mills.
Project Engineer at General Mills
Greg Beckman’s initial role at General Mills was as a Project Engineer, in which he worked for seven months in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing engineering projects, including planning, execution, and technical oversight, which paved the way for his subsequent advancements within the company.