Vanessa Gerhold
About Vanessa Gerhold
Vanessa Gerhold is a Process Lead at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, responsible for analyzing operational stops and implementing preventive solutions.
Current Role at General Mills
Vanessa Gerhold currently holds the position of Process Lead at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role since October 2016, she is responsible for analyzing daily operational stops and implementing preventive solutions. She conducts daily studies and observations to identify patterns in system failures, communicates daily with the team about top stops, metrics, and follow-up items, and reports to upper management on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Gerhold served as Fruit Snack Team Leader at General Mills from 2013 to 2016. In this capacity, she operated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focusing on leading the fruit snack production team. Her responsibilities included overseeing production processes, managing team performance, and ensuring product quality.
Professional Experience at Pepsico
Vanessa Gerhold worked as an Operations Resource at Pepsico from 2012 to 2013 in Purchase, New York. During her tenure, she contributed to optimizing operational processes, supporting resource allocation, and ensuring efficient workflow within her team. Her role required strong analytical skills and the ability to implement effective operational strategies.
Early Career and Internships
Vanessa Gerhold began her career with various roles, including a Teacher's Assistant and Peer Mentor at Iowa State University Dept of Ag and Biosystems Engineering in 2012 and 2011, respectively. She also worked as an Operations Intern at Dow Agrosciences in 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2010. Her early career was marked by gaining hands-on experience in agricultural and biosystems engineering.
Educational Background
Vanessa Gerhold earned a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also attended Des Moines Area Community College from 2007 to 2008. Her academic background is grounded in agricultural and biosystems engineering, providing her with a solid foundation for her professional roles.