EHS Manager

Timothy J Barry Sr.

Hwy.** N Horn Lake **-***, MS 38637

Cell # 206-***-****, H #662-***-****, ab5zqi@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I have recently retired (and relocated) after 30 years as a safety/environmental “hands-on” program leader within heavy manufacturing environments. I am reaching new career opportunities in a support function where my experience and education will contribute to the continual improvement of a safety/environmental culture. I am physically fit and capable of performing all essential functions of most jobs.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SYNOPSIS:

An Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional with extensive experience working within both union and non-union manufacturing environments; Experienced department leader/mentor for various size automobile and aerospace manufacturing environments; Proven track record meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements and company expectations while adding bottom line value; Championed and successfully coordinated company initiatives to become OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) ISO 14001 certified.

FORMAL EDUCATION: MILITARY SERVICE

MS, Industrial Hygiene, University of Southern CA United States Air Force-Honorable Discharge

BA, Management, University of Redlands, Redlands CA

AS, Fire Administration, Harbor College, San Pedro CA

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene

• Extensive experience and education in recognizing, evaluating, and cost-effectively controlling industrial hygiene risks

• Authored and implemented industrial hygiene assessment and strategy programs

• Interfaced with OSHA regulators during site inspections and offered acceptable objective evidence of regulatory conformance

• Conducted numerous physical, environmental, and biological hazard assessments i.e. air monitoring, ventilation, noise, heat, etc.

• Reviewed, evaluated, and designated use of appropriate levels and types of engineering/administrative controls and personal protective equipment.

• Reviewed/pre-approved safe and environmental-friendly use of all hazardous materials

• Conducted numerous ergonomic assessments and implemented work-hardening programs

• Utilized employee involvement for continual process improvement to identify risks and enhance operations

• Extensive experience with safe use of powered hand tools, equipment, and machinery

• Previously certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and CPR/First Aid Instructor.

• Evaluated and identified fire protection/prevention needs and managed life safety egress, evacuation, and various emergency preparedness plans

• Liaison with local fire dept., State Fire Marshal, loss Insurers, and risk management professionals

• Administered self-insured Workers’ Compensation (WC) Program and aggressively managed “return to work” programs.

• DOT regulatory management

• Company liaison with loss prevention insurance carriers and 3rd party (WC) program administrators and WC Commission Reps.

Environmental Management

• Corporate–wide (7-USA / 3- Mexico manufacturing sites) responsibility as Corporate Environmental Director.

• Managed all company, federal, state, water, solid waste and air environmental programs

• ISO 14001 Program development, implementation and management

• Authored and implemented company-wide environmental compliance and management systems audits.

• Detailed knowledge of Federal and State- specific Environmental Regulations

• Managed company’s initiatives to minimize and/or eliminate waste and ID recycling markets for residuals

• Championed manufacturing goals to eliminate use of hexavalent chrome, use of hazardous air pollutants, and generation of regulated waste water

Administration/Training

• Responsible for EH&S regulatory issues at federal, state, and local levels

• Responsible for managing Workers’ Compensation Programs and case/cost management

• Championed ISO14001/OSHA VPP Certifications for various companies

• Authored and implemented numerous EH&S facility and company-wide policies, procedures and work instructions

• Computer literate with use of various Microsoft Programs

• Experienced EH&S employee trainer and presenter i.e. respirator usage, spill response, hazard communication, hearing protection, lockout/tag out, confined space entry, hazardous waste management etc.

• Developed and implemented aggressive alternative/return-to–work programs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Company: Saint Jean Industries Inc.

Position: Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Dates of Employment: 11-2010 thru 7-5-13

Reason for Leaving: Relocated from Arkansas to Mississippi for family needs

Company: Sears Roebuck Co. (Non-Retail Business Units)

Position: Southern US Region (+Puerto Rico) Field Compliance Manager

Dates of Employment: 2007-2010

Reason for Leaving: Position eliminated/economic downturn

Company: Superior Industries Inc. (Automotive Aluminum Parts Manufacturer)

Position: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager /Corporate Environmental Director

Dates of Employment: 2002-2007

Reason for Leaving: Position eliminated/economic downturn

Company: GenCorp/GDX Automotive (Automotive Vehicle Seal Manufacturer)

Position: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Dates of Employment: 1998-2002

Reason for Leaving: Plant Closure

Company: Rohr Inc. / BF Goodrich Aerospace (Aircraft Parts Manufacturer)

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Engineer/Administrator

Dates of Employment: 1986-1998

Reason for Leaving: Plant Closure– offered positions at other sites- chose to stay in Arkansas

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS:

• Led Superior Industry initiatives so ensure all North American sites were in compliance to the ISO 14001 Standard

• Recognized as best site EH&S program out of nine other USA sites by outside professional auditors (BFG)

• Led Superior’s efforts to eliminate or minimize waste streams and recycle whenever recycling markets exist

• Lowered employee/environmental exposure through product substitution and hazard awareness. (Industrial Hygiene)

• Lowered WC financial losses by 52% in one year for a 400-person site. (BF Goodrich Aerospace)

• While managing the EH&S Programs at Superior Heber Springs, led the company in lowest WC cost /per part.

• Recognized and aggressively managed environmental management improvement opportunities to reduce and/or eliminate regulatory non-compliances.

• Aggressively supported/coordinated Superior’s efforts to ID and use Hazardous Air Pollutant-free coatings and to replace chrome-containing corrosion inhibitors

• Categorized as company "key asset". Upon plant closure announcement,first employee to be formally offered relocation/continued employment with BF Goodrich Aerospace Co.

• Led ISO 14001/ OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Certification at two different companies and obtained certification within six months at each.

• Authored several Environmental Corporate Policies, Procedures and related forms within one year to standardize the Environmental Management System throughout the Superior Industries world-wide operations.

*Personal and professional references available upon request

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