Lori Hermann
About Lori Hermann
Lori Hermann is a Product Owner at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area with extensive experience in quality management, engineering, and business consulting.
Current Role at General Mills
Lori Hermann is currently serving as a Product Owner at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her role, she utilizes Agile methodologies to manage product development cycles, ensuring timely delivery of projects. She actively contributes to the research and development of new food products, leveraging her extensive engineering background.
Previous Experience as Governance Manager
From 2019 to 2020, Lori Hermann worked as a Governance Manager at General Mills in the Greater Milwaukee Area. She led the implementation of a new quality management system, streamlining operations and improving compliance across the organization.
Role as Associate Quality Manager / Training Lead
From 2018 to 2019, Lori Hermann served as an Associate Quality Manager and Training Lead at General Mills in the Greater Milwaukee Area. She developed and delivered a comprehensive training program for new hires, enhancing onboarding efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Educational Background
Lori Hermann studied Industrial Engineering and Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in quality management and product development.
Career Initiatives in Quality and Process Improvement
Lori Hermann has played a significant role in continuous improvement initiatives at General Mills, resulting in a notable reduction in production downtime. She has also spearheaded a cross-functional team to develop new business process tools, which increased operational efficiency and streamlined various processes across the organization.