Heather Zschoche
About Heather Zschoche
Heather Zschoche is the Assistant Plant Manager at General Mills in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with over 16 years of experience in various leadership roles within the company.
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Heather Zschoche is currently serving as the Assistant Plant Manager at General Mills in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Her role involves overseeing plant operations and ensuring that production processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Career Progression at General Mills
Heather Zschoche has developed an extensive career at General Mills, holding multiple roles of increasing responsibility over 16 years. She began her journey as an Operations Management Associate in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Subsequently, she served as the Maintenance and Capital Manager, Safety Leader, Continuous Improvement Leader, and Operations Line Manager. Her career continued to progress as she took on roles like Supply Chain Commercialization Leader, Operations Business Manager, and Supply Chain Manager - Canada Yogurt, all in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notably, she held the position of Sr Supply Chain and Business Process Manager before her current role.
Educational Background
Heather Zschoche holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her roles in operations and supply chain management.
Leadership in Supply Chain and Operations
Heather Zschoche has significant experience in supply chain and operations management. Her role as a Continuous Improvement Leader focused on enhancing operational efficiencies in Great Falls, Montana. As a Safety Leader, she managed safety protocols and initiatives, ensuring a safe working environment. She also oversaw maintenance and capital projects as the Maintenance and Capital Manager. Her leadership roles continued with her position as Operations Business Manager and Sr Supply Chain and Business Process Manager, reflecting her proficiency in handling complex business processes and supply chain mechanisms.
Work in Albuquerque and Great Falls
Heather Zschoche's career has seen her return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she started her career with General Mills. Apart from her current role as Assistant Plant Manager, she also has notable experience in Great Falls, Montana. In Great Falls, she took on multiple key roles, including Safety Leader, Continuous Improvement Leader, and Maintenance and Capital Manager, which equipped her with diverse experiences in operations and safety management.