Marissa Nigon
About Marissa Nigon
Marissa Nigon is the Integrated Operations - Pilot Plant Quality Manager at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with over 16 years of experience in various quality management roles within the company.
Title at General Mills
Marissa Nigon is currently the Integrated Operations - Pilot Plant Quality Manager at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In her role, she oversees the quality management of pilot plant operations, ensuring products meet the company's high standards.
Work Experience at General Mills
Marissa Nigon has over 16 years of experience at General Mills, holding various positions related to quality management. She started her tenure as a Quality Specialist from 2006 to 2009 before moving on to become an Ingredient Manager for four years. She was then a Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Sr. Quality Engineer at the Chanhassen Plant. From 2020 to 2022, she served as ESC Quality Manager in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area before becoming the Integrated Operations - Pilot Plant Quality Manager.
Educational Background
Marissa Nigon studied at the University of Arizona, obtaining a BS in Nutritional Science and Chemistry. Her strong academic foundation in these fields supports her extensive career in quality management at General Mills.
Expertise in Quality Management
Throughout her career at General Mills, Marissa Nigon has developed considerable expertise in quality management. She has operated in various capacities, from overseeing ingredient quality to managing the quality of end products. This extensive experience in different facets of quality control has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current role.
Roles in Different Minnesota Locations
Marissa has worked in several locations within Minnesota during her tenure at General Mills, including Golden Valley and Chanhassen. Her varied geographical experience within the company has given her a broad perspective on the quality management processes and requirements across different sites.