Dr. Janna Hamlett
Food Processing Specialist – University of Idaho Extension & School of Food Science
Evergreen Building, Suite B-44
Email: jannahamlett@techhelp.org
Background
Dr. Janna Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. She brings a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension. Prior to joining TechHelp and UI Extension, Janna worked at the College of Southern Idaho developing the Food Processing Technology program and the first Technical Bachelors at a Community College in Idaho. Prior to academia, Janna worked in various management positions including Quality Manager and Production Manager at large-scale cheese and whey processing facilities in the Magic Valley. As an independent Food Safety and Production Consultant, she has helped local companies with their food safety, production capabilities, and troubleshooting challenges to be more successful. She has numerous industry certifications in safety, food safety, and operational efficiencies; including a Black Belt in Six Sigma, she is an OSHA 10 and 30-hour instructor, FSCPA PCQI and IAVA instructor, SQF Approved Training Center, and an approved HACCP curriculum from The International HACCP Alliance.
Education
- University of Idaho – Moscow, ID – December 2003 - BS in Dairy Science, Minor in English
- Washington State University – Pullman WA – Summer 2016 - Master of Science
- Idaho State University – Pocatello ID – Spring 2020 - Ed.D Instructional Design and Technology
Expertise
- SQFI ATP – Lead Instructor
- Trainer – OSHA General Industry
- Lead Instructor for FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food
- Lead Instructor for Introduction to HACCP from International HACCP Alliance
- Black Belt – Lean and Six Sigma
- Postsecondary Standard Occupational Specialist – Idaho PTE
- BRC Train the Trainer
- Charm SLBL Certifed Industry Supervisor
Blog Posts
Lean Six Sigma 101 The Basics in the Eastern Idaho Region
Lean 101 Eastern Idaho region
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