Eleanor Miller
About Eleanor Miller
Eleanor Miller is a Product Strategy Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, where she has curated a portfolio exceeding $100 million in the snacking sector. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Product Strategy Certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Eleanor Miller serves as a Product Strategy Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she manages a portfolio exceeding $100 million, focusing on innovation within the snacking sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with both emerging and legacy brands to enhance product offerings and drive market growth. She also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with food safety standards, particularly in the cheese production area.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Miller holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Product Strategy Certificate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2021. This educational background equips her with a solid foundation in product development and strategic management within the food industry.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Glanbia Nutritionals, Eleanor Miller gained valuable experience in the dairy sector. She worked as a Dairy Safety Assistant at the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research from 2013 to 2016, where she contributed to food safety initiatives. Additionally, she served as a House Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the same period. Earlier in her career, she completed a Research and Development Internship at The Kraft Heinz Company in 2015.
Achievements in Product Development
Eleanor Miller has made significant contributions to product development in her current role. She developed formulations for Cold Pack cheese spread using specialized equipment, including the Stephan Cutter/mixer unit. Additionally, she authored and tested 57 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP) for cheese-making equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in production processes.
Contributions to Food Safety and Compliance
In her role at Glanbia Nutritionals, Eleanor Miller has been instrumental in ensuring HACCP compliance within the cheese group. She compiled and maintained a Master Equipment List to support operational efficiency in cheese production. Her focus on food safety and regulatory compliance underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards in product quality and safety.