Scott M. Soukup

W** N*** Hilbert Avenue Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012 T: 262-***-**** Email: acrsed@r.postjobfree.com

Safety and Environmental Professional

Chemical Industry HSE Programs Safety Training

Highly motivated and experienced safety & environmental professional with expert proficiency in developing and enforcing safety and environment procedures in a dynamic, multi site, fast paced corporate environment. Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to perform job safety analyses and risk assessments. Skilled in establishing training protocols that fully inform and educate newly hired employees on all safety aspects for each job activity. Regarded for the ability to deliver valuable guidance to supervisors and employees at all levels. Willing to commit to difficult decisions, with the ability to take all necessary measures to ensure the successful completion of any task.

● Safety and Environment Program Management ● Technical Assessment ● Regulatory Compliance

● Permit Renewal ● Emergency Response Plans ● Hazardous Waste ● Safety System Auditing

● Process Safety Management ● Chemical Processing ● Incident Investigation ● Procedure Development

Professional Experience

EHS Manager, NATURES PATH FOODS, Sussex, Wisconsin (2014-March Present)

Currently serving as Environmental Health and Safety Manager for an Organic Cereal Manufacturer bringing them into compliance with Process Safety Management, implementing Behavior Based Safety, improved LOTO & Confined Space Entry programs, while reducing their Recordable Injury Rate.

PRIOR WORK HISTORY

HES Manager, ARKEMA COATING RESINS, Saukville, Wisconsin (1997-July 2013)

Fulfilled a critical role developing and directing all aspects of HES programs at this leading supplier of polymer technologies, achieving and maintaining ISRS/AIMS safety management certifications (Level 8) as well as continued ISO 14001 environmental certification.

Key Achievements

Established myself as the local “Face of Arkema”, holding Community Action Committee meetings with local stakeholders and state regulators.

Maintained compliance with a complex set of environmental permits.

Completed all environmental and Emergency Management reporting in a timely manner.

Investigated all incidents and near misses to determine root causes and to prevent reoccurrence.

Provided valuable direction to supervisors and employees on all safety matters at all sites.

Successfully reclassified 1.8 million pounds of hazardous waste as non-hazardous with the blessing of USEPA and WDNR.

First in the region to complete an OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) inspection.

Pioneered the launch of a behavioral-based safety program, contributing to improved workplace safety and a further reduction in incidents.

Implemented a Safe Work Permit system and audit protocol.

Performed internal safety management systems audits for all coatings sites.

Established and annual Risk Assessment protocol.

Created a compliance calendar with a reminder system.

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Chemical Operator Level B, HERCULES INC., Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1996-1997)

Tasked with operating dimer reactors, centrifuge and solvent and recovery tanks for this leading chemical manufacturing company. Engaged in the formulation of low phosphorous fatty acid chloride for application in the initial phase of a paper coating production. Successfully completed training in hazardous chemical response plans.

Lead Service and Installation Representative, CONSOLIDATED INC., Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1985-1996)

Responsibilities included on-site repairs and adjustments to defective products. Monitored quality procedures. Trained, supervised, and assessed the performance of five installation crews and two outside service representatives.

• Developed streamlined installation and repair procedures to increase production and reduce customer contact costs by up to 60%.

Partner, LIKENESS GLASS SYSTEMS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1983-1985)

Responsibilities included administrative duties (Secretary/Treasurer and Sales), as well as design and fabrication of commercial glazing systems.

• Turned around bankruptcy-bound company within one month after becoming partner.

Sales Representative, COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1981-1983)

Plant Manager, DELTA RESINS & REFRACTORIES, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois (1973-1981)

Directed Personnel, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Quality Control. Managed Production and Shipping. Promoted from previous positions: Director of Purchasing & Traffic and Production areas at the Milwaukee facility. Additional duties included operation of reactors and a wide variety of mixers and blenders.

• Restructured sourcing and flow of market information resulting in shared competitive material samples and data sheets, promoting Delta's competitive edge in the marketplace.

• Researched material data sheets and sought out manufacturers of similar compounds, reducing costs by 4 -7%, stabilizing supply of unusual compounds, and averting shortages.

• Performed quality control tests on the phenolic resins manufactured in Chicago.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

Coursework in Business Administration

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