Julie Keich, CSP

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Harrisburg, PA 17111

(h) 717-***-**** (mobile)717-***-****

ablrhe@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional with 20 years of

diversified experience. A highly motivated, results-oriented individual

with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of partnering

with operational leadership to achieve EHS excellence.

Professional Experience

10/08-Present Armstrong Cabinet Products

Thompsontown, PA

EHS Manager

Manages all aspects of facility EHS program including hazard

recognition & control, incident investigation and implementation of

proactive safety initiatives. Facility is a 3-shift operation with

over 400 employees that manufactures kitchen cabinetry. Facility

maintains Recordable Incident Rate 6X below BLS benchmark for our

industry.

. Facilitates EHS committees (Safety Committee, JSA,

Ergonomics, First Aid, Accident Review, Inspection &

Recognition).

. Conducts frequent Industrial Hygiene sampling (noise, air),

plant inspections/audits and new equipment/process safety

reviews.

. Facilitates Behavior-Based safety process, assessing/defining

critical behaviors, training Observers, analyzing data &

implementing action plans.

. Participates on Lean/Kaizen teams to identify production

wastes, implement 6S and process improvement.

. Develops and deploys safety training including: OSHA-

compliance, NESHAPS-compliance, Employee Orientation.

. Develops and deploys safety communications including: EHS

bulletin board, newsletter, toolbox talks, safety alerts.

. Manages Injury Management program including: participating in

Incident Investigation & (5-Why/Root Cause) Analysis, OSHA

Log Recordkeeping, Workers Compensation & Return to Work

program.

. Manages environmental compliance programs including: Title

V data collection and reporting, NPDES inspection, Hazardous

Waste management, Residual Waste recycling and management.

09/02-08/08 High Companies

Lancaster, PA

EHS Director

Managed all aspects of a comprehensive, corporate-wide EHS program

for a multi-site employer operating a variety of business units

including heavy manufacturing, construction, and hotel management.

Implemented hazard reduction strategies, managed workers compensation

and led regulatory (OSHA, DOT, EPA, DEP) compliance initiatives.

. Supervised a staff of 5 employees

. Successfully developed and deployed a formal EHS auditing

program.

. Championed a OSHA VPP Star Certification and two OSHA VPP

Star re-certifications for two steel manufacturing facilities

. Facilitated EHS assessments as a key participant on the

corporate acquisition team in the due diligence process.

. Point person for all corporate-wide environmental

initiatives, NPDES and Air Permit renewals and all

environmental compliance reporting.

. Accomplished change-agent as a leader and participant in

several Lean/Kaizen teams to identify production wastes and

implement process improvements.

. Led implementation of a behavior-based safety process,

defined critical safe behaviors and trained Observers and

company leadership.

. Managed Corporate-wide Industrial Hygiene program

. Regularly conducted safety training in the following

subjects: OSHA 10/30-hr General Industry, Incident

Investigation, Confined Spaces, Emergency Preparedness &

Response, Hazard Recognition, Ergonomics, Safety Leadership

08/99-09-02 Ames Department Stores

Rocky Hill, CT

Safety Director

Directed company-wide health and safety initiatives for 4

distribution centers and over 300 retail stores. Implemented accident

prevention strategies, safety and loss prevention policy and program

development and deployment.

. Supervised Distribution Center Safety Managers and

Occupational Health Nurses

. Established and chaired Corporate Safety Committee

. Championed development of Crisis Plan and Business Recovery

Plan. Developed Workplace Violence Response Guides for field

management.

. Developed and maintained Asset Protection Division Intranet

website.

. Developed Intranet-based OSHA Recordkeeping 'Decision-Guide'

and Store Detective Orientation.

. Facilitated safety training for all district and store level

Asset Protection associates.

. Conducted company-wide retail store and warehouse safety

audits.

08/92-05/99 AMP Incorporated

Harrisburg, PA

Safety Specialist

Established and fostered alliances with site business leaders and

employees to implement safety and health policies, specifications and

procedures throughout a multi-site, multi-national electronics

components manufacturer.

. Championed the deployment of a behavior-based safety

initiative in several manufacturing facilities. Adapted the

process for a quality improvement initiative.

. Coordinated two annual company safety conferences that were

offered in two States and attended by over 300 employees.

. Developed and conducted several training programs including

Safety Leadership, Orientation, Incident Investigation,

Ergonomic Awareness & Task Force training, and Emergency

Response training.

. Completed Industrial Hygiene sampling (air, noise, radiation)

for several manufacturing facilities.

01/90-08/92 Cocciardi & Associates

Mechanicsburg, PA

Safety Officer

Worked as a consultant serving a customer base that included

manufacturers, hospitals, universities and municipalities specializing

in OSHA compliance, emergency response and safety training.

. Developed and deployed EHS training including 8 & 40 hour

HAZWOPR, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, Infectious

Waste Management, and Hazard Communication

. Supported client EHS initiatives, conducted safety audits,

completed industrial hygiene sampling and assisted with

safety program development and implementation

05/88-01/90 Greiner Industries

Mount Joy, PA

Safety Specialist

Administered safety program for a small, privately-held steel

fabrication company employing approximately 250 employees. Initially

worked as a part of a college internship and continued on in a newly

created full-time safety specialist position to facilitate achievement

of OSHA compliance.

. Conducted toolbox talks and other OSHA-required safety

training. Developed a 'safety handbook' for employees and

sub-contractors.

. Implemented a medical monitoring program for respirator users

and conducted industrial hygiene sampling.

Education, Certifications & Memberships

1986 Graduate - Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, PA

1989 Graduate - Millersville University, BS Occupational Safety &

Industrial Hygiene Management

1998 Graduate - Penn State University, MEd Training & Development

Certified Safety Professional since 1997

Certified Breath Alcohol Technician

Certified Instructor - OSHA 10-hour, and 30-hour General Industry Standards

Member - American Society of Safety Engineers

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