Valerie Digman, Cptd, Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Valerie Digman, Cptd, Sphr, Shrm Scp
Valerie Digman is an L&D Manager at General Mills, specializing in Strategies, Capabilities & Transformation and Sourcing, with extensive experience in training, process improvement, and organizational development.
Current Role at General Mills
Valerie Digman currently holds the position of L&D Manager for Strategies, Capabilities & Transformation and Sourcing at General Mills. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance organizational capabilities and drive transformation within the company. Her responsibilities include sourcing and planning, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Valerie Digman has held multiple positions at General Mills, reflecting her comprehensive experience within the company. From 2022 to 2023, she served as L&D Manager for Sourcing & Planning. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2022, she was the L&D Manager for Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives. She also worked as the Global L&D Manager for Engineering & Manufacturing from 2019 to 2021, and as the Global Engineering Capability Lead from 2017 to 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Her earliest role at General Mills was as Training Manager from 2010 to 2017 in Vineland, NJ.
Career at BSH Home Appliances
Before her tenure at General Mills, Valerie Digman served as the Training Manager and Six Sigma Black Belt at BSH Home Appliances from 2006 to 2010 in New Bern, NC. In this role, she developed and managed training programs and used her Six Sigma Black Belt certification to lead process improvement initiatives.
Experience at Digman Consulting
Valerie Digman was the President and Owner of Digman Consulting from 2001 to 2006. During this period, she was responsible for providing consulting services focused on organizational development and training across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Educational Background and Certifications
Valerie Digman holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Automotive Specialty from Kettering University. She also has multiple certifications, including Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Additionally, she has expertise in Lean tools, continuous learning methodologies, data analytics, and process leadership.