Kevin Heckel
About Kevin Heckel
Kevin Heckel is the Maintenance Manager at General Mills in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with over 20 years of experience in maintenance and project management roles across various industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Kevin Heckel serves as the Maintenance Manager at General Mills in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been leading the maintenance team there for over 8 years. His role involves ensuring the efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and overseeing the maintenance processes to support the production goals of the facility.
Past Experience at Nestle
Before joining General Mills, Kevin Heckel worked at Nestle as a Maintenance Supervisor from 2012 to 2015 in Burlington, Wisconsin. During his 3-year tenure, he was responsible for supervising maintenance activities and supporting production to maintain high operational standards.
Project Management at Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc.
Kevin Heckel held the position of Maintenance Supervisor and Project Lead at Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc. from 2010 to 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, he worked on various maintenance projects, ensuring their successful completion and optimizing maintenance procedures.
Academic Background
Kevin Heckel holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cardinal Stritch University, which he achieved between 2007 and 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, completing his studies in 1992.
Early Career and Progression
Kevin Heckel's career began as a Project Engineer at MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. from 1997 to 1999. He then accumulated extensive experience in maintenance supervision, working at Daimler Chrysler from 2000 to 2004 and Chrysler from 2004 to 2010. His background spans over 20 years in maintenance and project management roles across various industries.