Oly Olsen
About Oly Olsen
Oly Olsen is the Proprietary Machine Construction, Assembly & Support Construction Lead II at General Mills and a Reliability Engineer at Advanced Technology Services, with a diverse career spanning multiple industries and roles.
Current Role at General Mills
Oly Olsen is currently employed at General Mills as the Proprietary Machine Construction, Assembly & Support Construction Lead II. Located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, this role involves overseeing the construction and assembly of proprietary machines. His responsibilities include leading teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance. His work at General Mills benefits from his extensive background in building cohesive teams and maintaining a strong safety record.
Current Role at Advanced Technology Services
In addition to his position at General Mills, Oly Olsen is also working at Advanced Technology Services (ATS) as a Reliability Engineer in Racine, Wisconsin. At ATS, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment. This role leverages his specialized skills in influencing stakeholders and his strong negotiation abilities. He has a consistent track record of surpassing corporate production goals and executing customized business solutions.
Previous Work at Furniture Repair
From 2015 to 2017, Oly Olsen owned and operated Furniture Repair in The Villages, Florida. In this role, he was responsible for managing all aspects of the business, from customer service to daily operations. His efforts led to high customer satisfaction through creative, customized business solutions. His ownership of Furniture Repair demonstrated his ability to successfully manage a business while consistently meeting customer needs.
Experience at 3M
Oly Olsen spent a significant portion of his career at 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he held multiple roles from 1987 to 2010. He began as a Millwright, a role he held for 10 years, and later transitioned to Supervisor of the Tivoli Remote Control Call Center, an IT Analyst, and other capacities. During his tenure, he was responsible for maintaining systems and ensuring seamless IT operations. His ability to manage diverse operations and build successful teams was evident throughout his career at 3M.
Educational Background
Oly Olsen holds a degree in Industrial Technology / Building Construction from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He also studied PC LAN Administration at Brown College. This educational background provided the foundation for his technical expertise and his ability to manage construction and technology projects, which have been pivotal to his career success.