Kenneth Edwards
About Kenneth Edwards
Kenneth Edwards is the Senior Manager of Innovation, Technology, and Quality at General Mills Canada, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has extensive experience in quality, regulatory operations, and R&D management, particularly in the dairy sector.
Company
Kenneth Edwards is currently employed at General Mills, a major American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. He holds the position of Senior Manager, Innovation, Technology, and Quality for General Mills Canada and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Title
As the Senior Manager, Innovation, Technology, and Quality, Kenneth Edwards oversees the R&D and food safety organization for General Mills Canada. His responsibilities include coordinating between various technology platforms and operating unit leadership to develop and deliver innovative, high-quality consumer products.
Career at General Mills
Kenneth Edwards has been with General Mills since 2004, holding numerous roles with increasing responsibility. His positions have included Quality Associate and Quality Engineer, Senior Engineer and Quality and Regulatory Site Leader, Operations Team Leader III, Quality and Regulatory Operations Manager, R&D Manager for Natural and Organic Dairy, R&D Manager for Dairy Canada, and now Senior Manager for Innovation, Technology, and Quality. Kenneth's work has spanned departments such as quality, regulatory operations, and research and development.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His strong background in chemical engineering has underpinned his extensive career in quality, regulatory operations, and R&D management. Additionally, he attended Fordham Preparatory School from 1997 to 2000.
Industry Experience
Kenneth Edwards has a rich history of experience in the food and beverage industry, starting as an intern in Research and Development and Quality Assurance at Snapple Beverage Group, a division of Cadbury-Schweppes Plc, where he worked for three years. He also served as the Co-director for the Let's Get Ready Stamford Summer Program in 2002, focusing on educational initiatives. At General Mills, he has specialized in areas including natural and organic dairy, consumer product portfolio development for Canada, and regulatory operations.