Russell C. Fig
423-***-**** e-mail: gtt4gh@r.postjobfree.com
Skills/Attributes:
Excellent Public & Employee Relations skills, Professional Writing and Speaking, Problem solving and Technical Aptitude Skills.
Advanced in all Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, (PowerPoint-Expert Level), Access, Excel, IM, Internet, Charts/Graphs, Photo Studio)
Proven, Dependable, Dedicated.
Trainer, Instructor and Developer of Employee Guidelines and Procedures.
Well-organized, attentive to detail and ability to multi-task.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
* Recognition for annual residual savings of $196,000.
* Recognition for saving over $2 million in Parts Management
* Lead Department to 13 years without a Day Away From Work case.
* Lead Department to 6 years without an OSHA Recordable injury.
* Corporate PRESIDENT‘S AWARD for SAFETY 6 consecutive years.
* Lead Division to receive 3 consecutive Corporate HSE awards.
* Consistently Lead Division to 100% training completions.
* Recognition for Perfect Work Attendance, (14 years).
* Consultant to King Pharmaceuticals 2008 Corporate Safety
Conference.
Additional Education and Certifications:
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
National Center for Emergency Preparedness
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).
National Safety Council
Tennessee Safety Council
Kingsport Area Safety Council
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Wise County Vocational School – HVAC Certification III
HUMAN RESOURCES Experience
I was the U.S.A. Human Resource Director for Leclerc Foods America.
I interviewed and hired both salary and hourly employees. I promoted, disciplined and fired employees. I managed new employee benefits,
managed pay rates, payroll and insurance. I wrote, established and ensured adherence to employee guidelines, rules and regulations. When necessary, I established, supported and administered disciplinary action. I developed & maintained ADA essential job elements and SOP’s. I maintained a close relationship with local media, business partnerships, and community events.
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PLANT MANAGER Experience
I managed a start up plant from ground level to full production operation. I was responsible for management of Production, All Employee Schedules, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, QC, Maintenance, Public Relations, and Local, State and Federal regulatory adherence. I was responsible for FDA and GMP compliance. I served as Senior Level Management.
TRAINER
Responsible for all Employee Training. (writing new modules, administering, and employee record keeping – 1,000 employees) Developed employee policies and rules, job procedures, safe work practices, corporate emergency plans, flood plans, security and terrorism plans, essential job elements, employee awareness procedures, SOP’s and contractor procedures. I worked closely with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Health Safety and Environmental (Eastman Chemical)
Proven track record of eliminating OSHA Recordable injuries by
managing results through creative and innovative processes (12.32 in 1993 to 0.0 in 2007)
* Extensive experience and knowledge in OSHA, TOSHA, TDOT, USDOT,
E.P.A., NFPA, Environmental and Federal regulations.
* Extensive knowledge in Root Cause investigation of industrial incidents.
* Knowledgeable and experienced in Risk Management, Process Safety
Management, Responsible Care, Corporate Security, Job Safety Analysis,
Human Resource Issues and Quality Control and Improvement.
* Responsible for compliance inspection, record keeping, quarterly
inspections verification of permits, certification, licenses, and Industrial
Insurance Inspections (III).
* Responsible for accident prevention and proactive approaches. Conducted
general safety LO/TO training, and other required training as defined by
regulations.
* Ensured Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards were understood
and maintained.
* Experienced in presentations to Top Management Teams.
(VP/President/CEO)
* Spokesperson (Health, Safety, Environmental, Wellness, United Way) for
Division.
* Developed Health & Wellness program for Division. Established wellness
training areas and trained all employees in proper equipment use.
Purchasing/Materials Analyst experience – Extensive Materials Management, MRP, Inventory Control, SAP, Oracle and Key Customer Initiatives.
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Division Security Coordinator – responsible for security of personnel, buildings and property.
LOGISTICS RELIEF SUPERVISOR - Shipping/Receiving
Responsible for Accounting and Verification, employee schedules and daily job assignments, coordination of all incoming and outgoing materials.
Receiving/Shipping Experience – Inbound & Outbound Products
Warehousing/Storage experience – Extensive Parts and Materials Management, responsible for storage of vast amounts of customer materials.
Budget Coordinator
Responsible for coordination, accounting and reports to Management.
ISO Coordinator – Maintained ISO Processes, Business Process Procedures (BPP’s) and SOP’s.
CAPITAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Responsible for receiving, identification, storage and procurement of
materials of all capital projects at the Kingsport facility.
TRAFFIC
Member of Corporate Traffic Team – designed roads, access, egress, traffic lights and RR crossings.
TQM – Quality Team Leader and Instructor, knowledgeable and experienced in Total Quality Management, Quality Control processes, KRA’s, MIO’s and QRD’s.
Maintenance Coordinator – Team Leader responsible for machinery maintenance, electrical maintenance, buildings & grounds repairs, Preventative Maintenance and upkeep. Assignment and follow up to job completion. Actually worked with crew as a mechanic.
WORKPLACE DESIGNER - Ergonomic Workplace Designer and Ergonomic Trainer
United Way Coordinator – Volunteer - responsible for communication to employees, coordination of events, community improvement and involvement.
Liaison with Company Contractors – developed & maintained SOP’s.
Work History
Leclerc Foods USA
Plant Manager, Human Resources, Safety, FDA & Environmental Manager
Eastman Chemical Co. Kingsport, TN
Responsible for Health, Safety, Environmental and Training and some HR.
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Citadel Broadcasting (part-time) Gray, TN
Job Title: Disc Jockey, On-Air FM Personality (WQUT & WKOS)
Responsible for 5 stations
REFERENCES:
Steve Odom (Vice President – Eastman Chemical)
1224 Watauga Street
Kingsport, TN
Bruce Godsey
1211 Woodside Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
Ron Brickey
2520 Holston River Dr.
Kingsport, TN 37660