Beth Barry
Carbondale, PA 570-***-**** ad5o2w@r.postjobfree.com
Well-rounded professional with an MBA and over 30 years’ experience working in high-speed manufacturing industries. Skilled in EHS Management, Quality Management, Human Resources Management, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, QMS, Lean Manufacturing, and Production Planning.
•Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen 5S Methodologies
•Lean Six Sigma certified Green Belt
•ISO 9001- ISO14001 Lead Auditor Audits
•Operations Leadership Multiple Operation Leadership Union Non Union
•Environmental Regulatory Compliance
•Quality Compliance
•Production Planning
•Workers Compensation
Employee Training
•DOT Compliance
Experience
EHS Manager
Wyman Gordon - Mountain Top, PA June 2022 to May 2023
Lead and directed continuous improvement initiatives of the EHS program through safety training, assessments, audits, goal setting, open communications, employee participation, and Safety Committees in multiple facilities within the company. Performed investigation and corrective actions for accidents, upset conditions, missed targets, and EHS non-conformances. Represented the company with regulatory agencies and auditors. Maintained and managed compliance with Air Permitting, Clean Water Act, OSHA trainings, and Recycling programs.
Revised the 6S program for continuous improvement throughout each facility
Managed Workers’ Compensation claims working directly with the insurance company and interested parties
Monitored and shipped Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal Wastes throughout the facilities
QEHS Manager
Valmet, Inc. - Clarks Summit, PA October 2018 to May 2022
Responsible for overall Quality and EHS Management for the Roll Service Shop. Managed the Quality department to ensure customer specifications were being met. Established corrective and preventive actions to address SOP issues and Customer Complaints. Organized and initiated risk/hazard evaluations of existing processes, procedures, operating areas, equipment, and new capital investments. Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, standards, codes, and company policies.
Implemented incentive program to improve employee Safety Awareness resulting in two years with 0 OSHA Recordable incidents
Conducted inter-company internal ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits to maintain the globally shared ISO certifications for Valmet, Inc.
Inspected facility and workstations to ensure OSHA compliance, ergonomic suitability, and appropriate usage of PPE resulting in a 20% reduction in employee injuries
Facilitated the Safety Committee with hourly and salaried employees to improve communications and awareness between Union shop employees and management.
HR/EHS Manager
Innocor Inc. - Archbald, PA September 2016 to October 2018
Managed the EHS and Human Resource department in a multi-plant facility to ensure compliance with state and federal agencies. Managed staffing needs for production and implemented the onboarding process. Responsibilities included Payroll, Attendance, Workers Compensation, Employee safety training, Random Drug testing, Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous waste management, and Disciplinary processes.
Facilitated a behavior-based safety program throughout the plant improving safety awareness and reducing injuries by 25%
Managed and updated Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for all jobs within the facility
Trained First Responders to First Aid, AED, and CPR
Conducted Environmental audits and inspections
Operations Manager
Abacus Corporation - Taylor, PA July 2016 to September 2016
Managed staffing needs for major account and directed staffing managers to ensure client requirements were met and appropriate verifications were conducted.
Scheduled and executed recruiting activities to ensure resource needs were met
Implemented orientation training, accident/incident investigations, and corrective actions
Directed Staffing Managers
Sr. Human Resource Consultant
Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA June 2011 to October 2014
Responsible for the Environmental, Health, and Safety program along with employee training and onboarding.
Managed Succession Planning, Workers Compensation, Environmental, Health, and Safety, and Employee Onboarding
Maintained Compliance, Employee Appraisal system, Accident Investigations/Corrective Action processes, and Industrial Hygiene programs
Lead a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project that resulted in process improvements and a savings of $200,000 annually
Decreased employee accident rate by 60% while directing and facilitating the Safety Committee using a Behavior-Based Safety Program
Developed and implemented a kiosk training system for annual training reducing production downtime and increasing productivity
Part Time CNA and Aide (Call-In Position)
Allied Services - Scranton, PA September 2007 to December 2012
Applied basic care for patients in a rehab hospital setting to ensure life quality needs are met
Cared for developmentally disabled clients in a group home setting to provide as much independence as possible in their daily lives
ISO/EHS Engineer
Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA January 2007 to June 2011
Implemented, managed, and maintained certifications for the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 Management Systems. Ensured regulatory compliance for the Environmental, Health, and Safety program.
Recommended process and product safety features that reduced employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Reduced monthly carbon emissions by 87% by installing a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO)
Reduced household waste by 60% by implementing a recycling program · Lead Lean Six Sigma project that resulted in a 15% reduction in monthly Hazardous Waste totals
Production Planning Engineer
Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA January 1999 to January 2007
Scheduled and forecasted raw materials and tools necessary to fulfill customer orders. Managed and coordinated the production for extrusion, injection molding, coating, inspection, and packaging operations to meet the needs of customers.
Increased Customer Satisfaction Rates by 25% by establishing communication systems between the Customers and the Leadership Team, Production and Supply Chain Teams, and Purchasing Team and Suppliers
Managed and maintained a VMI inventory system for a major sunwear customer
ISO Lead Auditor/Customer Service/HR Assistant/ Production Technician/Supervisor/Quality Assurance Tech
Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA June 1986 to January 1999
Held various positions through promotions within Gentex Optics including ISO Lead Auditor, Customer Service, HR, Production, and Quality.
Successfully maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications
Directed and trained internal auditors, scheduled audits, and corrective actions · Established Customer communications
Coordinated and conducted interviews for open positions ·
Scheduled and conducted trainings for employees
Supervised and scheduled production for 3 shifts of employees to meet customer orders and inventory replenishment
Ensured conformance to government and company quality standards through testing and inspections
Education
MBA in Business
California University of Pennsylvania
January 2015 to May 2016
Bachelor’s degree in business management
Keystone College
August 2007 to May 2012
Skills & abilities
Green Belt certified in Lean Six Sigma Excellence
OSHA 30
HazWOPER / RCRA
Continuous Process Improvement
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001
Lean Manufacturing
Leadership
EHS Management
Manufacturing
Production Planning
Quality Management
Production Management
Root Cause Analysis
HR Management