Ryan Poncius, Cpit
About Ryan Poncius, Cpit
Ryan Poncius is an R&D Packaging Engineer II at General Mills, specializing in snacks, pet, natural, and organic products.
Title
Ryan Poncius currently holds the position of R&D Packaging Engineer II for Snacks, Pet, Natural & Organic (SNPO) at General Mills.
Work at General Mills
Ryan Poncius is currently employed at General Mills as an R&D Packaging Engineer II in the Snacks, Pet, Natural & Organic (SNPO) division. Since September 2021, he has been leading the packaging development for brands like Epic Provisions and LÄRABAR. Prior to this role, he worked as an R&D Packaging Engineer II for Totino’s & Meals and as an R&D Packaging Engineer I for Totino’s.
Previous Employment
Before rejoining General Mills in his current role, Ryan Poncius accumulated diverse experience in packaging engineering. He worked as a Packaging Engineer (Contractor) at Target and as a Packaging Engineering co-op at Medtronic. Additionally, he served as an intern at Milestone AV Technologies and held multiple assistant roles at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Poncius earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Packaging Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. His academic journey also includes studies at Edina Senior High School from 2009 to 2013. Over the years, he has gained extensive expertise in both retail and distribution packaging.
Background in Packaging Engineering
Ryan Poncius has been involved in the packaging engineering field since at least 2015. His work spans various sectors, including snacks, pet food, and natural and organic product lines. His experience includes both the retail and distribution aspects of packaging, underscoring his comprehensive understanding of the industry.