Facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

GARY V. BROWN

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Lorain, Ohio 44053 *******@*******.***

SUMMARY

Safety, Environmental, Facility and Security Manager with experience in multi-facility industrial and research

& development EH&S programs as well as production and global manufacturing operations. Managerial

experience includes Facilities, Safety and Environmental Services, Security, Production, Remanufacturing, and

Customer Service. Demonstrated success of growth and profitability in several high performance manufacturing

environments through:

- EHS training - OHSAS 18001 - ISO 14001

- Strategic Planning - Business Consolidations - Program Management

- Operational Excellence - Lean Manufacturing - Self-Directed Work Teams

- Continuous Improvement - Change Leadership - Staff & Team Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager – Global Workplace Solutions (EHS & Facilities)

Rambus, Inc. 2012 - 2013

Manage/direct all Facilities, EHS and Security programs for four facilities in three states requiring 50% travel.

Provide budgetary and strategic planning and controls for the support of physical plant operations including

staffing and resource allocation for production equipment, research and development operations, buildings,

grounds, energy management, life safety, and security to promote and protect the quality of life of the company’s

employees. Act as representative and subject matter expert for transactions with federal, state and local

governmental agencies, real estate, construction and contractor interface for the integration of facility services.

Implement staff leadership and development for EHS compliance and the implementation of best practices

through the development of critical programs and all related policies and procedures. Implement continuous

improvement through numerous key programs including Emergency Management, Business Contingency and

Life Safety programs. Eliminate environmental issues for waste, air emissions and wastewater sources. Introduce

industrial hygiene and ergonomic practices as well as train management and employees to OSHA 10 & 30 Hour

certification. Initiate facilities improvement programs for preventative maintenance, 5 x 5 skills sets, and work

order management.

Managed $2.7 million dollar building construction of new facility.

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Managed $1.3 million dollar building construction & remodeling of existing building

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Relocated Chicago facility to Brecksville within budget, 4 weeks ahead of schedule

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Implemented Safety Management System in all facilities

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Introduced Facility and Safety metrics to all facilities within my responsibility

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Worked with consultants to achieve facility compliance for new facility

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EHS & Facility Manager

Aclara RF Systems, Inc. 2009 - 2012

Responsible for all aspects of Facilities, Environmental, Safety, and Security programs management for the

Solon and Beachwood buildings. This includes the oversight of all day to day activities, projects and EHS

programs at these facilities. Work with outside consultants, contractors, and internal management and personnel

to ensure successful implementation of projects and programs.

Improved operating expenses 6% annually

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Achieved facility compliance for Safety and Environmental performance

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Managed $1.3 million dollar building construction and remodeling

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Relocated Beachwood facility to Solon $60,000 under budget within schedule

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Improved Facilities response time by 22%

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GARY V. BROWN

Safety Manager

American Sugar Refinery Company (Domino Sugar) 2008 - 2009

Regional Safety Manager for six facilities covering five states requiring 60% travel. Responsibilities included the

safety and environmental compliance for all Non-Refinery operations including the interaction with OSHA, EPA,

DOT, BWC, as well as all local regulatory agencies. Developed all Non-Refinery Operations emergency response

programs and worked with corporate risk management resources and consultants to identify and resolve

significant potential risks. Lead facility EHS audits and worked with local business managers and site teams to

drive corrective actions. Developed and delivered Safety and Environmental training to management and

associates. Participated in development of ASR’s corporate-wide Safety Management System and audits of both

refinery and non-refinery plants.

Established Safety Management System for all NRO facilities

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Resolved Air Emissions reporting for Ohio and Illinois

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Negotiated and resolved multiple-state OSHA inspections

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Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley Corporation

Manager of Technical Services 1996 - 2007

Responsible for the facility’s Environmental, Safety, Security and Facilities management. Ensure the continued

certifications of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 by directing internal and inter-facility audits for

systems and conformance. Facilities management includes facility planning, plant systems and engineering, and

energy management for this 257,000-sq. ft., 24 x 7 operations. Maintain expense control within an annual

operating budget of $5.2M and capital budget of $600K. Oversee the generation of policies and procedures as

well as the Management of Change processes.

Attained ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 international certifications

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2.8 million work hours without a Lost Work Day

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Implemented Behavioral Based Safety Program

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Improved year over year energy consumption by 5%

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Increased diversion from landfill by 8% annually

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Manager, Production Operations and Remanufacturing 1992– 1996

Supervisor, Repair Operations 1987 – 1992

Supervisor, Production Final Assembly & Test 1986 – 1987

Professional affiliations

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)

Education

Dyke College, BS Industrial Management, Summa cum Laude

Cleveland State University, Electrical Engineering Technology

Lorain County Community College, AS Electrical Engineering Technology

Personal Development

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS Certification)

OSHA 501 Certification – Mid-America OSHA Training Center

OSHA 30 Hour training – Mid-America OSHA Training Center

Rockwell Automation Leadership Institute - Rockwell Automation

ISO 9001 Auditor Training – Det Norske VERITAS (DNV) instruction

Group Facilitation Training – Work in Northeast Ohio Council (WINOC)

Lean Manufacturing 101 – Cleveland Advanced Manufacturing Program (CAMP)

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