Plant Manager Safety

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Oskaloosa, Iowa *****

641-***-****.

Qualification Highlights

. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

. Over 12 years of EHS experience with proven results.

. Proven leadership skills.

. Excellent presentation skills.

. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

. Proven ability to work within a team environment.

. Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks

in a fast-paced environment.

. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration

William Penn University

CAREER HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Chop Saw Operator, Pella Corporation - 1987 - 1993

. Chopped lumber

. Followed all procedures

. Part of Quality Circle team

Rip Line Trainer, Pella Corporation - 1993 - 1996

. Trained new Rip Line associates on their job

. Made sure they followed all procedures

. Served on Safety Committee

. Participated on 3 Kaizen events

Supervisor, Pella Corporation - 1996 - 2000

. Ensured all supplies where available and in place.

. Performed cycle count

. Performed inventory annually

. Trained employees on specific tasks.

. Led Kaizen events to improve flow in area

. Delegated personnel to perform specific tasks

. Implemented 1 piece flow

. Cost savings of $17,000 from product utilization

. Minimized waste.

Safety & Health Coordinator, Pella Corporation - 2000 - 2007

. Evaluate successes, failures, and safety trends and present findings

to Plant Manager.

. Developed and implemented an effective safety education and management

process, and conducted safety training.

. Completed fire prevention activities at local elementary school in

Oskaloosa

. Conducted Industrial Hygiene monitoring as needed

. Led the facility to a 90 % reduction in work related incidents.

. Participated on several Kaizen events including a Six Sigma event and

led 1 Kaizen event.

Safety & Health Specialist, Hach Company - 2007 - Current

. Organized the new employee orientation, planning and scheduling of

orientation training responsibilities.

. 30% reduction in injuries, and 1 year without a LWD.

. Conducted audits and inspections of other Danaher facilities across the

country.

. Participated on two Shin events and 5 Kaizen events.

. Managed all aspects of training.

. Identified waste streams for facility

. Filled out waste shipment paperwork and labels for waste drums

. Performed Consulting work for company in Ames, Iowa.

. Managed all Worker's Compensation claims.

. Maintain inventory of all medical, safety and environmental supplies

. Transport injured associates per our medical team program

. Developed and implemented Facility Inspections.

. Worked with ISU to develop 2010 HAZWOPER refresher course.

. Developed new EHS policies for company.

. Developed new safety policies and programs for the Field Service group.

. Created audits and inspections.

. Reviewed and revised current policies and programs.

. HAZWOPER Technician.

. Completed Air permitting.

. Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.

. Acted as a first responder to any emergency, and coordinated with

additional resources(law enforcement, fire department, EMS) as needed.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

. Founding member of the Mahaska County Soccer Club.

. 1st Grade Catechist at St. Mary's Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa

. Knights of Columbus.

. United States Youth Soccer, National "E" Coach License

. United States Soccer Federation, Referee License

. EHS Professionals

. Process Safety Management

. VPPPA

. Toyota Production System Network

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