Manager Safety

Jimmy C. Jones

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Bell Buckle, Tn.37020

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Home 931-***-****

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SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Safety advocate and Operations leader who influences profit (returned 2.4 million dollars in worker’s comp

costs in 2013-2014) by developing and fostering a behavior based safety and health program for 2,000 team

members. Hands-on manager with strong financial acumen, delivering a site specific program applying

advanced analytics to predict and prevent workplace injuries that produced unprecedented results

throughout an 800,000-square foot production facility over a five year period.

Commended by the Vice President of Consumer Products for turning around performance through strong

expertise in occupational risk analysis, applied ergonomics, safety training and audit protocols to achieve

well above organizational targets.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Cur r ent facility is in the final stage of joining the OSHA VPP Program. The first to achieve this

designation out of 144 Facilities Company wide.

• Wr ot e and i mpl ement ed a customized safety and health program applying advanced analytics

to predict and prevent workplace injuries that yielded dramatic improvements over a five year period.

Reduced DART rate by 66% and OSHA Recordable Injuries by 58%.

• Department of Transportation program (DOT) for CDL drivers ranked number one in the company

(with 3.6 million miles driven annually) six consecutive years (2008-2014). Recruited 120 drivers

with the best retention rate in the company.

• Commi t ment to orchestrating strategic value through identifying and leveraging safety and

health trends to shape customized solutions.

• Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing ergonomic based

process improvements and streamlining risk prioritization factors for optimal business efficiency.

• Developed facility security team and supervised a staff of 23 officers.

SKILLS

• Exceptional grasp of OSHA, ANSI and NFPA rules and regulations.

• Highly adaptable with attention to detail.

• Superior multitasking and prioritization skills.

• Authorized OSHA General Industry Trainer (501).

• Advanced Ergonomic Instructor.

• Extensive knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• Advanced written and verbal communication.

• Cross-functional collaboration.

• KPI, Metrics, Lag/Lead, Project & Progress Reporting.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Authorized OSHA General Industry Trainer (OSHA 501)

University of Tennessee OSHA Training Institute 2014

Green Belt Certification Class for 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

Tyson Leadership Institute, 2012

Human Resource Leadership Train the Trainer Courses

Tyson Foods Leadership Institute, 2010

Achieve Global HR Facilitator Leadership Workshop, 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tyson Foods, Inc. Shelbyville, TN 2000-2014

Complex Safety Manager

• Responsible for all aspects of OSHA and DOT compliance for multiple locations comprising 2,000

team members including management, documentation, training, worker’s compensation claims

management, and OSHA accident investigations and audits.

• Collaborated with HR to Design, develop, and implement training programs for various safety related

initiatives in compliance with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.

• Organized oversight processes, which ensured the integrity of the safety inspection, training and

reporting procedures.

• Evaluated Turnover, successes, failures and safety trends, developed metrics, and presented the

analysis to the Division Vice-President for monthly reporting.

• Enforced the use of applicable codes and regulations to achieve and maintain the prescribed level of

Environmental Protection Agency certifications for 30 million gallon waste water facility.

• Collaborated with the corporate compliance officer on applicable federal and state legislation

governing environmental safety.

• Performed data analysis on accident and near miss reports and developed corrective measures to

avoid repeat occurrences.

• Developed written training and accountability programs, and maintained driver qualification files for

one hundred twenty CDL drivers in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Holland Employment, Inc. Murfreesboro, TN 1996-2000

Placement Coordinator/District Manager

• Promoted after six months to oversee the day-to-day operations of ten locations in central

Tennessee.

• Hired and trained management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducted workshops

and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions

• Co-developed company's first-ever standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated

company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes

• Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a

tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity

• Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources to streamline the

on-boarding process.

• Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on consulting agencies. Brought the

majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in-house to reduce billable hours from 200+ to less than

15 per month

• Represented the company in grievance hearings, union negotiations, and unemployment hearings.

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