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Dr. John E. Johnson

Dr. John E. Johnson, PMP, CPE is an adjunct professor of business and managing director of Epsilon Industries. Johnson has been in the agricultural and meat industry for 30 years, holding various roles in engineering, safety, ergonomics and operations. He holds 10 patents for food-processing equipment, is a Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Board Certified Professional Ergonomist, Project Management Professional, member of The National Provisioner's Editorial Board and manages the family grain farm. Contact him at www.eps-ind.com.

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Workers in Food Safety Apparel
2019 Food Safety Report | Food Safety Culture

Overcoming the human element of food safety

Dr. John E. Johnson
March 12, 2019
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This article will focus on the human element of food safety, which presents the most vulnerability to food safety. There are five steps that can be implemented to educate, train and reinforce food safety.
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Employee in Sausage Processing Facility
Employee Matters

Addressing workplace ergonomics in the meat processing industry

Protecting your 'industrial atheletes'
Dr. John E. Johnson
October 24, 2018
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Significant changes continue to address and improve the workplace environment. Organizations continue to address labor opportunities to not only match tasks with individuals but to educate all stakeholders to the value of ergonomics in the workplace.
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Corn Field at Sunset
Guest Commentary | Sustainability

Sustainability: The process of opportunities

Dr. John E. Johnson
August 23, 2018
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For many decades, some meat processors have been keeping their nose to the grindstone, implementing sustainable practices. But for some advocates, no matter what advancements, activities or applications our industry takes, it will never be enough.
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Robots in Production Facility
Processing Tech

Automation in the food industry is knocking

Dr. John E. Johnson
May 14, 2018
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Food production robots solve two problems: preventing worker injuries caused by machines or repetitive motions and improving consistency and speed in cuts. Now, wash-down robotic systems are also preventing food contamination.
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Inside View of a Food Facility Following Sanitary Design Principles
Food Safety

Sanitary design for safety, efficiency

Dr. John E. Johnson
January 25, 2018
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Food manufacturers, meat processors and equipment manufacturers continue to design, develop and implement sanitary principles to improve processes and products for consumers.
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Conveyor with food packages
Processing Tech

Collaborate on conveyors

Dr. John E. Johnson
November 9, 2017
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While evaluating the conveyors during the decommission phase of a recent project, I was amazed at the variety of designs, belting, fabrication and, unfortunately, poor sanitary design.


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Prospective Employees
Business Strategies | Employee Matters

How the meat processing industry can attract and retain good employees

Dr. John E. Johnson
August 17, 2017
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Even with resources focused on filling vacant positions, fully staffed processing facilities are becoming rarities.


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equipment efficiency, maintenance
Plant Design & Management

Repair equipment, or replace it?

Guidelines for processors to consider when determining whether to replace, repair or re-engineer equipment in their protein-processing plants.
Dr. John E. Johnson
October 22, 2014
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"Hurry up and get that conveyor running,” is barked over the radio as one critical piece of equipment has brought a processing department to a standstill.
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equipment design, processing equipment
Guest commentary

How to overcome the challenge of equipment design

Dr. John E. Johnson
July 3, 2014
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The monitor is blank, except for the icons that tell me: “Start designing!” Reruns of this episode have been experienced by engineers, designers and operations personnel.
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plant design, blueprint
Plant Design & Management

5 pillars of plant design

Whether green-field or brown-field construction, successful facility design requires the support and success of these five factors.
Dr. John E. Johnson
May 8, 2014
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As a child, I would always ask for an Erector Set for Christmas. Those familiar with an Erector Set know that, with enough imagination, one could build anything.
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