Kayla Servay
About Kayla Servay
Kayla Servay is a Quality and Food Safety Engineer II at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in food science and extensive experience in quality and process control.
Current Role at General Mills
Kayla Servay holds the position of Quality and Food Safety Engineer II at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she manages the ingredient categories of nuts, nut butters, particulates, and chemicals for North America. Her responsibilities include auditing and onboarding potential ingredient suppliers, ensuring they comply with food safety and regulatory standards. She also acts as the direct link between General Mills manufacturing sites, the corporate team, and ingredient suppliers.
Previous Experience at Hormel Foods
Before joining General Mills, Kayla Servay worked at Hormel Foods for several years. From 2015 to 2019, she served as a Quality and Process Control Engineer in Atlanta, GA, where she focused on quality assurance and process control. Prior to that, she held the role of Associate Quality and Process Control Supervisor for six months in Minnesota in 2015. Her work at Hormel Foods provided her with substantial experience in quality control and food safety practices.
Educational Background and Training
Kayla Servay earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by attending Dale Carnegie Training in 2018, where she completed an 11-month program in Food Science. Her educational background has equipped her with strong foundational knowledge in food science and quality control practices, essential for her roles in the food industry.
Earlier Roles and Internships
In 2014, Kayla Servay worked as a Food Science Department Aide at Michigan State University for four months. She also interned as a Food Chemistry Intern at Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. for two months in the same year. These early roles provided her with practical experience and a better understanding of food safety and quality assurance, which have proven valuable in her subsequent positions.
Adaptation During Global Pandemic
During the global pandemic, Kayla Servay played a crucial role in maintaining up-to-date information on existing suppliers. She adapted to changing supplier circumstances, ensuring continuous compliance with food safety standards and regulatory practices. Her efforts helped navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring that General Mills' supply chain remained robust and reliable.