Scott Ross
About Scott Ross
Scott Ross is a Production Technician at General Mills in Chanhassen, MN, with a diverse background in various roles at Amazon, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, LEGO Group, and Lansing Community College.
Current Role at General Mills
Scott Ross is currently employed as a Production Technician at General Mills in Chanhassen, MN. In this role, Scott leads the implementation of the 5S program in production areas, focusing on enhancing safety and productivity. He is responsible for calibrating processing and packaging systems daily and supervises temporary workers to ensure adherence to job performance and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current position, Scott Ross worked for two years as a Warehouse Associate at Amazon in Shakopee, MN, from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities included managing warehouse inventory, handling shipping and receiving tasks, and ensuring efficient operation workflows.
Roles at Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World
Scott Ross has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, having served as a Cruise Vacation Agent at Disney Cruise Line in Celebration, FL, for 8 months from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Walt Disney World in several capacities, including 3rd Shift Front Desk Host / 3rd Shift Operations at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground from 2013 to 2016, Vacation Planner at the Ticket and Transportation Center in Magic Kingdom in 2013, and Dock Attendant / Cashier at Disney's Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts from 2012 to 2013. He also contributed as a Lego Specialist / Cashier for LEGO Group in Downtown Disney.
Academic Background at Lansing Community College
Scott Ross completed his studies at Lansing Community College, earning an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification as well as general education credits from 2007 to 2011. During his time there, he served as Co-Chair for The Student Advisory Committee to the President for one year from 2010 to 2011.
Production and Quality Control Responsibilities
In his role at General Mills, Scott Ross performs a variety of crucial tasks to maintain production efficiency and quality standards. He trains new Production Technicians in good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures (SOP), performs minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, and documents HACCP and quality checks to ensure compliance with human and food safety standards. Scott is actively involved in the 5S Committee, focusing on sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing, and sustaining production areas, and creates and reviews daily checks to ensure areas remain compliant with 5S standards.