Fireside Chat: Revolutionizing Food Manufacturing with the People, Process, and Technology

  • Discussing how transformation lies in investing in our workforce, fostering the skills, curiosity, and data-driven mindset
  • Prioritizing robust and efficient processes, ensuring sustainable value creation across our manufacturing operations, supported by digital tools that improve consistency and performance
  • Utilizing real-time data analytics & machine learning to drive operational efficiency, reduce waste, and unlock new levels of productivity in our plants
  • Highlighting programs like Floodlight – equipping our manufacturing teams with powerful analytics to monitor losses, optimize performance, and reduce costs, paving the way for a more resilient and efficient food supply chain

Michael Wrobel
VP Supply Chain, Snacks
General Mills

Mike is currently in the role of Vice President of Supply Chain, Snacks Operating Unit. In this role, Mike is responsible for leading strategies & developing plans in conjunction with Operating Unit & SC Pillar partners to deliver volume, sales, and profit targets. Having started his career as the Flavors & Seasonings Buyer in 2002, Mike has held an assortment of Sourcing roles that extend across ingredients, packaging, dairy, and numerous stops in commodities risk management. During his career, Mike has also spent time in North America Manufacturing (New Albany, Indiana), within the External Supply Chain, and worked internationally in Switzerland for nearly three years at the inception of the Global Sourcing Center.

Mike holds an undergraduate degree in business from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota. He and his wife Kelly live in Edina, MN with their two children: Taylor (7) and Hudson (4). In his free time, Mike enjoys outdoor sports, gaming, grilling for family & friends, and lots of time with his littles at the neighborhood park!