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Manager Safety

Location:
Monticello, WI, 53570
Salary:
60-65K
Posted:
December 31, 2012

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Resume:

ROBERT W. SCHROEDER

N**** State Road **

Monticello, Wisconsin 53570

608-***-****

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

Expertise with OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA Clear and concise Lockout/Tagout Programs

1. 2.

(Arc Flash) standards Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA

3.

New employee orientation and training inspections/compliance enforcement

1.

EPA statistics compilation and reporting Directing Union/Non Union Safety Committees

1. 5.

Forklift/High Lift and Crane Trainer Worker’s Compensation / return to work programs

2. 6.

Confined Space Entry Emergency Preparedness

3. 7.

5 S and Lean Principles related to safety ISO 18001 Auditing

4. 8.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACK LINK’S BEEF JERKY (LSI, Inc.), New Glarus, WI 2010 to Present

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

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

SANMINA CORPORATION, Pleasant Prairie, WI 2001

Electronics Manufacturing Services, circuit board assemblies, sub systems and systems to OEM markets

Safety/HR Representative

Initial responsibilities included development of Safety Programs and Safety Manual, plant safety

inspections/audits. Oversight of safety committee, accident investigations, safety training and EPA

compliance. Performed general human resources duties as directed.

Reason for leaving: Company downsizing, job eliminated

WESTERN SPECIALTY METALS, Milwaukee, WI 2000

Diversified contract manufacturer of fabricated metal components for OEM markets

Safety Supervisor

Responsibilities included conducting safety training, new employee orientation, coordination of safety

committee and auditing plant for OSHA standards and compliance.

Reason for leaving: Corporate restructuring, job eliminated

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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