G a r t h Q . J o h n s o nGreater Wichita, Kansas Area | 620-802-1222 | garthQ77@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/garthq

Corporate Safety Director / Environmental, Health and Safety ManagerMechanically-minded, process-oriented corporate safety manager. Known for an inclusive and motivationalleadership style, for fostering a team environment that promotes a safety culture, and for positively impacting thebottom line. Recognized for persistence, and for keeping safety programs fresh and engaging. Proven ability todevelop and lead strong safety programs in highly regulated environments. Core competencies include: Safety leadership: As Corporate Safety Manager at Cereal Food Processors, in charge of environmental, health,

and safety (EHS) programs at 10 flour milling locations with 300+ employees throughout the United States.Reduced five-year average workman’s compensation claims by 66%, five-year average OSHA recordableincident rate by 45%, and five-year average lost workday incident rate by 52%.

EHS training: Certified Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Trainer. Interact with management, operations, andmaintenance teams to develop health and safety policies, programs, and training materials. Authored andconducted all initial training for emergency management and response action plans. Authored and trained allcorporate and plant personnel on the OSHA 10-hour curriculum.

Compliance and auditing: Audited all 10 facilities for OSHA and EPA compliance, and two plants for CFATS.Conduct annual safety audit, set goals for the following year, and develop a continuous improvement plan toachieve these objectives. Prepare sites for unannounced regulatory audits. Received only two OSHA citationsamong all 10 sites in the past three years. Prepared one site for EPA’s PSM/RMP program.

Professional Experience1999 – October 2014 | Grain Craft / Cereal Food Processors / Wall-Rogalsky | Kansas City, MissouriGrain Craft was formed in May 2014 after Milner Milling and Pendleton Flour Mills acquired Cereal FoodProcessors. The combined companies form the third largest flour milling operation in the United States. CerealFood’s sales were $650M last year. Customers include Kellogg’s, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s. Grain Craft’scombined sales are $1.2B.Corporate Safety ManagerResponsibilities Managed the facility, employee, environmental and process safety programs at up to 11 flour milling locations

with 300+ employees throughout the United States. Plant managers, plant superintendents, and supervisors (upto five in one plant) had dotted line responsibility to me.

Mills are located in Kansas City, McPherson, and Wichita, Kansas; Los Angeles, California; Cleveland, Ohio;Great Falls, Montana; Billings, Montana; Ogden, Utah; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Montreal,Canada (sold in 2007).

Draft, update, and maintain all safety and health policies. Instilled a food safety, sanitation, and quality mindset at all 10 sites in short time frame. Developed,

implemented, and oversaw programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, CFATS (DHS), and Tier 2 standards. Interacted with management, operations, and maintenance teams to develop health and safety policies, programs

and training materials. Made myself available 24/7 to site management. Authored and trained all corporate production management and site-specific personnel (plant managers, plant

superintendents, all supervisors) on the OSHA 10-hour curriculum. Conducted incident investigations and oversaw industrial hygiene and PPE programs at all locations. Managed contractor and employee training at all locations. Trained all levels of employees. Conducted annual safety audits – set goals for each site management group. Presented worker’s compensation financial reports to senior management. Collaborated with underwriters, loss control, and senior management to develop long-term risk reduction

projects.

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Accomplishments Became OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certified. Implemented computer-based LMS (Learning Management System) Alchemy. Customized some training –

using interactive lessons, video, and Power-points. Created company and site-specific media for the LMS. Implemented employee near-miss reporting program. Assisted the FBI in assessing industry terrorist vulnerabilities for the food industry. Reduced five-year average workman’s compensation claims by 66%. Reduced five-year average OSHA recordable incident rate by 45%. Reduced five-year average lost work day incident rate by 52%. Authored prerequisite National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) electrical training for “Authorized

Electrical Persons.” Prepared the Ogden site for EPA’s PSM/RMP (Process Safety Management / Risk Management Plan) program. Prepared the Ogden and McPherson sites for CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) program.

1997 - 1999 | John Schmidt and Sons | Mount Hope, KansasAgricultural equipment sales Prospect customers, setup and demo equipment, arrange financing and close deals

1991 - 1997 | Reno County Health Department, Hutchinson, KansasSanitarian State Food Service inspections Private water and waste-water permitting Enforcement of County and State sanitation codes

1985 - 1991 | Wall-Rogalsky, McPherson, KansasFirst line supervisor Prioritize and assign work, optimize process Schedule the mill and packing to meet customer orders and shipping schedules Safety and job training of all hourly employees

1983 - 1985 | The Quaker Oats Company, Cedar Rapids, IowaFirst line supervisor Prioritize and assign work, optimize process Schedule the mill and packing to meet customer orders and shipping schedules Safety and job training of all hourly employees

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Education, Organizations, Technical Inventory and References

May 1983 | B.S., Milling Science Management | Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas

Organizations North American Millers Association (NAMA) – served on special task committees International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) – served on EHS committee National Safety Council (NSC) American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Technical Inventory Proficient with cutting torch and wire welder (light metal fabrication). Proficient with all hand and power tools, calipers, dial indicators, etc. Proficient rebuilding engines, transmissions, and gearboxes. Proficient with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, flooring, painting, and roofing (built my own house).

Safety Blood-borne Pathogens Confined Space Controlling Hazardous Energy CPR / First Aid / AED Electrical Safety Emergency Evacuation Explosion prevention in dusty environments Fall Prevention Fire Extinguisher Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation First Aid

Forklift Safety Hazardous Communications Industrial Hygiene Hearing & Respiratory Industrial Maintenance – Electrical, Mechanical Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Power Tool Safety Sanitation Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) American Petroleum Institute RP754 Webinar Series

References:John Erker, VP of Operations, Cereal Food Processors 913-961-1127 jerker@everestkc.net (reported directly)Steve Heeney, Executive Vice President, Cereal Food Processors 913-961-1130Dennis Moen, Plant Manager, Cereal Food Processors, retired 316-833-4212Kim Brown, Vice President, Senior Claim Consultant, Lockton 913-314-8496