Jeffrey D. Johnson

Jeffrey D. Johnson, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades in various industries. Their most recent role is as a Process Engineer Team Lead at Green Plains Inc. starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an Engineering Manager and later as an Operations Manager at Ingredion Incorporated from 2020 to 2022.

Before joining Ingredion, Jeffrey was an Operations Manager at Cargill from 2019 to 2020, where they led the commissioning, start-up, and steady-state operations of a Chlor-Alkali plant. Jeffrey D. was responsible for EH&S, financial performance, production, maintenance, quality, and personnel.

Jeffrey's earlier experience includes roles at Nutrien as a Sr. Advisor, Management Systems and Manager, Corporate EH&S Auditing from 2010 to 2018. In these positions, they played a pivotal role in the development of a Global EH&S Management System and oversaw the enterprise-wide EH&S management systems. Jeffrey D. also worked as a Project Engineer, leading the development, design, and management of various projects totaling over $17M.

Prior to working at Nutrien, Jeffrey held positions at The Mosaic Company and Cargill. At The Mosaic Company, they served as an Operations Superintendent, where they oversaw all aspects of Phosphate Fertilizer Production Plant operations. Jeffrey D. also worked as an Operations Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor, where they led teams in safe production and facilitated maintenance for the Phos Acid Department.

During their tenure at Cargill, Jeffrey worked as a Plant Engineer, managing projects, engineering, and reliability services for a Vitamin E production plant. Jeffrey D. introduced reliability and mechanical integrity programs and focused on continuous improvement through KPI systems and a Reliability Centered Maintenance program.

Overall, Jeffrey D. Johnson, MBA has a strong background in operations management, engineering, project management, and EH&S leadership. Jeffrey D. has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the successful operation of manufacturing plants.

Jeffrey D. Johnson, MBA received their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus in Operations Management and Supervision from Regis University, where they studied from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where they studied from 1996 to 2001. In addition to their formal education, Jeffrey has obtained several certifications including Building Your Team, Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership, Motivating and Engaging Employees, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, and Transition from Manager to Leader from LinkedIn. Jeffrey D. also holds a certification in Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) from SMRP, which they obtained in 2008.