Valerie Digman, Shrm Scp, Cptd, Sphr
About Valerie Digman, Shrm Scp, Cptd, Sphr
Valerie Digman is the L&D Manager for Supply Chain Improve Initiatives at General Mills, with a background in engineering, training, and organizational development.
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Valerie Digman is currently the L&D Manager for Supply Chain Improve Initiatives at General Mills. In this role, she focuses on enhancing learning and development within the supply chain sector of the company, leveraging her extensive background in process improvement and strategic initiatives.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Valerie Digman has held several key positions at General Mills over more than a decade. She served as the Global L&D Manager for Engineering & Manufacturing from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she was the Global Engineering Capability Lead from 2017 to 2019, based in Louisville, Kentucky. She began her journey with General Mills as a Training Manager in Vineland, NJ, where she worked from 2010 to 2017.
Previous Roles in Training and Development
Before joining General Mills, Valerie Digman worked at BSH Home Appliances as a Training Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt from 2006 to 2010 in New Bern, NC. She also owned and managed her consulting firm, Digman Consulting, from 2001 to 2006, and was a Training Coordinator at Bosch Rexroth from 2000 to 2001 in Charlotte, NC.
Educational Background and Certifications
Valerie Digman holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering with an Automotive Specialty from Kettering University. She is certified as a SHRM-SCP, CPTD, and SPHR. These certifications validate her expertise in senior human resource management, talent development, and professional human resources.
Skills and Expertise
Valerie Digman is skilled in using Six Sigma and Lean tools to drive process improvements. She has a strong focus on developing others and improving business results through strategic partnerships. Known for her ability to lead change, she is a change agent within organizations. Her expertise includes data analytics, process leadership, coaching, learning agility, and effective collaboration with various stakeholders.