Will Jewell
About Will Jewell
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Will Jewell is currently the Maintenance Lead in the Cereal Department at General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. He is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of both preventative and corrective maintenance for three packaging lines.
Current Role at General Mills
Will Jewell works at General Mills as the Maintenance Lead in the Cereal Department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, he oversees the maintenance activities, ensuring the smooth operation of three packaging lines through both preventative and corrective maintenance strategies. His work helps maintain high production standards and operational efficiency in the department.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Before becoming the Maintenance Lead, Will Jewell held several positions at General Mills. He was a Project Engineer for 9 months in 2020-2021, a Startup Manager for 9 months in 2020-2021, and a Production Supervisor for the Second Shift for 5 months in 2020. Earlier in his career at General Mills, he served as a Process Lead in the Cereal Department for one year from 2019 to 2020.
Experience in Engineering and Maintenance
Will Jewell started his career as a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op at Whirlpool Corporation, where he worked from 2016 to 2017 for 7 months. He also took on the role of Engineering Special Projects Contractor at Whirlpool in 2017. In addition, he worked as an Engineering and EHS Contractor at Barilla Group in 2018. These roles enabled him to gain valuable experience in both preventative and reactive maintenance within manufacturing environments.
Educational Background
Will Jewell achieved his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a leadership certificate from the same university. Prior to his college education, he attended West High School from 2010 to 2014.