HAYDEN THOMAS JOHNSON
Food Scientist, Quality Assurance and Food Industry Professional
CONTACT
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SKILLS
-Proficient in Microsoft Office
-Internal Auditing
-Analytics
-Communication
-Creative Problem Solving
-Strategic Thinking
-Proficient in SAP
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota
2015-2020
Food Science
Better Processing Certified
HACCP Certification
PCQI Indoctrinated
Food industry professional, utilizing my 15 years of experience as a leader to take charge of Process Science Labs. Proficient in record keeping, record auditing and creating corrective actions for deficiencies found. Sound leader with a track record for noticing and developing talent.
EXPERIENCE
Quality Performance Lead/Lab Supervisor, Kerry Rochester
2023-Present
Managed Kerry Rochester’s NCR and customer complaint programs. Was transitioned into the Process Science lab Supervisor role where I write and maintain seed train production schedules. As well as leading continuous improvement initiatives, supervise lab technicians and maintain inventory.
Quality Assurance Supervisor, Lakeside Foods
2021-2023
Lead the quality assurance night shift during vegetable fresh pack. Primary first reviewer of production records. Analyzed raw data each year from fresh pack to streamline and better facilitate proper product specifications would be achieved during next year’s fresh pack. Supervised frozen packaging quality technicians and review all paperwork. Primarily ran the environmental monitoring program, to include third party testing and inhouse assays. Primarily responsible for updating records to accommodate evolving regulatory and organizational requirements.
Assistant Manager, Valvoline Instant Oil Change
2013-2021
Ran shifts and performed as primary salesman while insuring proper adherence to safety and procedure.
First Class Petty Officer Cryptologic Technician Technical, Surface Warfare Specialist, United States Navy (Active and Reserve)
2007-2017
Learned to be an effective leader in high stress situations. Various leadership roles were assigned, such as Work Center Supervisor and Leading Petty Officer.