CHRIS M JOHNSON

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Over 28 years’ experience in the Food industry coordinating safe food handling practices, accomplished by managing food safety employees along with writing and implementing food safety best practices for both the production plant and business unit. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, LIMS, Ideagen (Qualtrax), Power BI Certified in FSC22K Food Safety GFSI auditing criteria supported by conducting annual corporate audits. Experience conducting audits outside of the U.S. (Canada) Auditing has included Beef, RTE, Case Ready and Poultry facilities (Skyler NE, Nebraska City NE, Albert Lee MN, Marshall Mo., Dayton VA., Waco TX, London Ontario Canada, California Mo., Springdale AR, and external co-packers for further processing as well as warehouses Certified in Food Safety auditing including report writing and facilitating opening and closing meetings Certified in Both HACCP and Advance HACCP while managing the plants HACCP Plan and assisting the business unit’s HACCP Coordinators with their HACCP Plans Poultry Knowledge of AAFCO guidance Knowledge of FDA regulations such as CGMP’s, HARPC, PCQI qualified Remarkably familiar with meat and poultry regulations Participated in the following Food Safety Assessments, 3 in Calmo, 2 routine and 1 resulted in NOIE. Worked very closely with the USDA inspector to resolve the issues as they related to Sanitary Dress 1 FSA in Springdale AR. Came in at the end of the FSA but made great strides in closing open actions and fostering a relationship with USDA to close the FSA and continue to foster a good working relationship with USDA to understand changing regulations address NR issues as they arise Effective communication skills

Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.

• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
• Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

• AAFCO guidance
• FDA regulations
• Meat and poultry regulations

• Frisbee golfer
• Deacon at Baptist Church
• Avid reader (2 to 3 books per month)

• First Aid Certification
• Salesforce Certified Administrator