Casimir Rogala, P.E.
**** ********* **** ( Hudson, OH 44236 ? ***.******@*****.*** ( 330-
Management
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) ( Plant Engineering (
Project Management
Versatile, uniquely skilled management professional with significant record
of success in EHS, plant engineering and project management areas, leading
effective initiatives for large, three-shift manufacturing organizations.
Exceptional expertise in EHS, including oversight, strategic planning,
regulatory compliance, audits, maintenance and corrections as well as
incident investigation and safety training. Demonstrated strategic planning
talents along with record of overseeing multiple, large, simultaneous
projects; ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders to achieve
goals. Experienced presenter, team builder and coach.
Core competencies include:
EHS Processes & Procedures Cross-functional Coordination
Work Instructions Capital Projects
Priority Management Problem Solving
Program Management Audits & Investigations
Regulatory Compliance Training & Development Programs
Professional Experience
PTC ALLIANCE - Alliance, Ohio
Responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety aspects of a leading
steel tubing manufacturer servicing the automotive, agricultural and
hydraulic industries.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER, 1/2011-Present
Lead the EHS efforts of a 3-shift manufacturing facility. Environmental
aspects include air and water quality monitoring & reporting and hazardous
chemical handling and hazardous waste management to insure proper
regulatory and legal compliance. Health and safety management programs
target hearing conservation, ergonomic risks, incident investigation and
corrective actions and employee training.
Bemis Co. Inc. - Akron, Ohio
Retained through multiple acquisitions within major flexible-packaging
organization specializing in flexographic printing and laminating to
support roll-fed soft drink and water label markets; formerly Alcan
Packaging, Pechiney Plastic Packaging and JPS Packaging.
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, 2/2006-7/2010
Developed strategic plans for and directed EHS programs within 3-shift
manufacturing organization. Liaised and collaborated with all department
heads and senior management to ensure proper implementation, monitoring,
and regulatory / legal compliance. Hosted and conducted audits;
investigated incidents and developed corrective actions. Created and
managed detailed, comprehensive documentation, including air quality and
hazardous waste compliance, and developed / submitted reports. Provided EHS
training and coaching to all employees and managers, promoting culture of
safety.
Selected accomplishments:
. Crafted and deployed Integrated EHS Management System that was
instrumental in securing and maintaining ISO 14001 and OSHA 18001
compliance requirements.
. Created policies, procedures, work instructions, and reporting forms
to support promotion of safe work practices.
. Planned and directed man-machine interface project designed to assess
operators' risks and develop appropriate safety procedures and
protective equipment to reduce risks.
. Managed development of safety processes and procedures for additional
projects, including ergonomics and working at heights.
Plant Engineering Manager, 11/1997-2/2006
Directed plant-wide maintenance and repair functions within 3-shift, 24-
hour operation, leading 14 personnel and coordinating across all
departments to ensure timely equipment maintenance and repair, minimizing
slowdowns and downtime. Interacted with external partners to ensure
appropriate manpower levels to meet changing maintenance needs. Teamed with
production managers and plant management to identify and resolve issues.
Selected accomplishment:
. Oversaw planning, installation, start-up and commissioning of $4.5M,
10-color flexographic press.
. Directed installation and expansion of $500K flexographic plate-making
operations.
. Oversaw 2 simultaneous projects targeting retrofitting and expansion
of 2 flexographic presses, significantly increasing production
capacity and flexibility.
American National Can Corp. - Cleveland, Ohio
Managed printing / lamination requirements for flexible packaging company
focused on coatings and laminations for medical, condiment and specialty
industries.
Printing & Laminating Department Manager, 9/1995-11/1997
Oversaw 3 professionals in 3-shift facility and union environment. Planned
and coordinated workflow; liaised with other departments to schedule and
manage jobs. Resolved problems and adapted to change quickly, maximizing
productivity while meeting clients' deadlines.
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Prior experience includes positions as Plant Superintendent, Lamotite
Corp., Cleveland, OH; Finishing Dept. Manager / Maintenance Supervisor /
Project Engineer, Avery Dennison Corp., Painesville, OH
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE), State of Ohio
Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Continuous Improvement
Professional Development:
OSHA 30-hour Course ~ Air Quality Management ~ Hazardous Waste (Haz-Mat)
Disposal
DOT / RCRA ~ Environmental Permitting in Ohio ~ Sustainability & EHS
Symposium
Web Printing ~ Coating & Laminating