Manager Safety
Resume:
ROBERT W. SCHROEDER
Janesville, Wisconsin 53546
Email: **************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-schroeder/23/387/99b
CAREER SUMMARY
EXPERIENCED SAFETY MANAGER – Strategic Safety Facilitator that motivates effective organizational
change in union and non union environments by developing and implementing safety programs and procedures
that enhance the operational business plan. Proven record of success reducing injuries and Workers
Compensation costs. Demonstrated areas of expertise include:
1. Development and Revision of Effective 2. Root Cause Analysis, Accident Review and
Safety Programs implementation of Corrective Actions
1. Expertise with OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA 2. Clear and concise Lockout/Tagout Programs
(Arc Flash) standards 3. Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA
1. New employee orientation and training inspections/compliance enforcement
1. EPA statistics compilation and reporting 5. Directing Union/Non Union Safety Committees
2. Forklift/High Lift and Crane Trainer 6. Worker’s Compensation / return to work programs
3. Confined Space Entry 7. Emergency Preparedness
4. 5 S and Lean Principles related to safety 8. ISO 18001 Auditing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JACK LINK’S BEEF JERKY (LSI, Inc.), New Glarus, WI 2010 to 2013
World leader of meat snack products
Safety Manager
Responsible for all training to include Forklift/Highlift Certification
Revise and develop safety programs, JSA’S, Lockout Procedures
Responsible for purchasing all safety supplies and PPE
Oversee Worker’s Compensation and Return to Work programs
Plant Security
Facilitate safety committee
Conduct new employee and contractor orientation
CRUCIBLE SPECIALTY METALS, Syracuse, NY 2007 to 2009
Premier manufacturer of tool and valve steel and powdered metal products for use in the aerospace and
automotive industries.
Manager, Safety & Health
Under the Corporate Director of Safety, responsible for the safety of approximately 900 union and
200 salaried employees.
Organized and oversaw the revision of 500 Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Conducted Overhead Crane and Fork Lift Training and Certification
Oversaw all Accident Investigations
Reason for Leaving: Company sold due to bankruptcy, job was eliminated
TRENT TUBE (A Division of Crucible Materials Corp), East Troy, WI 2001 to 2007
Manufacturer of stainless steel tubing for pharmaceutical, dairy and aerospace applications
Manager, Human Resources/Safety
Initially hired as the Supervisor of Safety & Training. Promoted in 2005 to HR/Safety Manager
Maintained oversight of safety programs at four plants in East Troy, WI; Chicago, IL and Carrollton, GA
Reduced grievances by 65%.
Effected reduction of Lost Time Accidents by 85%
Effected reduction of Recordable Accidents by 51%
Successfully managed Worker's Compensation program and return to work issues resulting in a
reduction of expenditures by $201,000
Reason for Leaving: Division was sold, promoted to Safety Manager at Corporate location
Robert Schroeder – resume page 2
MIDLAND STEEL PRODUCTS, Janesville, WI 1989 to 2000
Just in Time medium duty truck frame assemby supplier for General Motors
Safety Coordinator/Material Handling Supervisor
Responsible for all safety training, accident investigation, new employee orientation and OSHA
Compliance. Effected reduction in recordable accidents by 45%.
Reason for leaving: Plant closed
MILITARY
US Army
Rank Staff Sergeant E 6
Discharge Honorable
EDUCATION
Upper Iowa University – (2004 2006) Completed relevant coursework included: management principles,
business communications, organizational communications, human resource management, business ethics,
marketing principles, micro & macroeconomics and computer skills
Lakeshore Technical College – (1998) Industrial Health & Safety Advanced Technical Certificate
Coursework included: health and safety management, principles of industrial hygiene, occupational safety and
constructing effective safety programs
TRAINING
DOT Alcohol and Drug Programs – Beloit Occupational Medicine
Effective Safety Committees Parts I and II Wisconsin Council on Safety
OSHA Compliance Inspections – Blackhawk Technical College
Ergonomics and Accident Investigation – Blackhawk Technical Colleg e
CERTIFICATIONS
30 Hour OSHA Compliance
10 Hour OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
Forklift/High Lift Train the Trainer
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society of Human Resources Management
National Safety Council
Wisconsin Safety Council
Lakeland Safety Council [President 2005 2006]
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