Safety Manager
Seasoned and well-accomplished professional with unyielding expertise and
experience in developing and implementing Safety, Occupational Health, and
Environmental (S&E) policies and procedures, including policies, standards,
and regulatory requirements.
Policy Development Highly analytical with proven ability to develop and
implement strategies for cross-functional operations that
Safety Program support complex company-wide direction. Accustomed to
Incentives achieving productivity and company goals. Self-motivated with
Agency Permits & a sense of accomplishment in providing technical advancement
Reports and positive work impact to colleagues and other associates
Inspections / at all levels.
Audits Adept at new and emerging technologies combined with working
Waste Management knowledge of a wide variety of integrated computer software
Industrial Hygiene applications, Internet and Intranet communications and
research. Highly-familiar with ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS
Lean 18001:2007, OSHA, EPA, USACE, DOT, CDC, DHS, NFPA, TSCA,
Administration SARA, NPDES, REACH and ANSI regulations.
Legal Compliance Proficient in training program design and online web/computer
Training applications, including Lotus Notes, MS Office, Minitab
Development Statistical Software, Ohio EPA eBusiness Air Permit and
Process Design Reporting Services, SARA TRI/Tier II reporting, MSDS database
Accident management and QSI Quality, Environmental, and OH&S
Investigation compliance management systems.
Behavioral Base
Safety
Remedial Planning
Professional Experience
Vesuvius USA Corporation -Brook Park, OH
Environmental Coordinator 2007-2009
Served as facility management representative responsible for six
manufacturing facilities throughout United States and Canada in the Foundry
and Steel businesses consisting of more than 500 employees. Conducted HSE
design reviews for plant layouts, machines, and equipment from
conceptualization to commissioning. Managed chemical inventory databases,
regulatory classifications, and formulated product MSDS's. Conferred with
the management team on environmental performance indicators, statistical
data, and matrixes to improve operational performance. Carried out pre-
capital evaluation and pre- or post-installation inspections, facility
compliance, and internal surveillance audits to assess process control
integration effectiveness. Acted as liaison with government regulatory
agencies in order to establish working relationships. Coordinated executive
management to present HSE reports, programs, and legal status reviews.
Selected as team leader of the Safety Committee and Behavior Base Safety
programs.
Notable contributions
< Instituted and released government agency permit and monitored
requirements to be submitted, such as Permit to Install/Operate
applications necessary for new facility installations and
administrative modifications.
< Spearheaded HSE projects through the use of lean administration and
manufacturing principles that reduced facility waste, and eliminated
non-value added steps in order to continuously attain process
improvement.
< Accredited as ISO14001:2004 lead auditor and Six Sigma Green Belt
certified with full responsibility in assessing and troubleshooting
quality problems and identifying improvement projects.
< Diminished HSE compliance issues and legal risks by utilizing system
audits, root cause fault tree analysis, engineering controls, employee
education programs, and implement prevention methods while error
proofing
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. -New York, NY
Regional Safety Coordinator 2004-2007
Administered 46 facilities throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
and Ohio. Directed Corporate Safety Committee in providing recommendations
for HSE improvements to support corporate policy objectives. Provided
assistance to Human Resources by conducting investigation to difficult
claims in alignment with time-off for work-related and non-work related
injuries/illnesses. Studied statistical accident trends to alleviate
hazards; evaluated and developed site policies and procedures in compliance
with applicable federal, state, and local municipal regulations.
Notable contributions
< Built and established relationships with department heads and
management in conformance to environmental health as well as safety
policy and procedures expectations.
< Planned and conducted safety and environmental training programs
designed for management and staff, as well as annual compliance
audits to measure the performance in line with regulatory compliance,
employee training, and incentive programs.
< Substantially reduced the number of OSHA lost time accidents, Workers
Compensation/General Liability Claims through providing proactive
response to potential employee hazards and investigating near-misses
and accidents to determine root cause and implement corrective
actions.
< Reviewed and investigated OSHA complaints and led the reduction of
fines or violations.
E3 Environmental. Inc. -Cleveland, OH
Safety Manager 2001-2004
Provided proficient direction and leadership to large-scale, multi-employer
construction, industrial manufacturing, and hospital site activities.
Developed and delivered site-specific training programs to clients, as well
as conducted site audits and implementation for corrective actions and near-
miss injury and accident investigations.
Notable contributions
< Generated and implemented OSHA safety programs for construction and
industrial applications.
< Recognized as OSHA500 certified trainer for employees and
contractors; facilitated training to employees concerning behavioral
safety awareness program.
< Successfully resolved disputes using regulatory knowledge along with
union contractors and clients.
< Efficiently led the phase 1 environmental site assessments remedial
planning for commercial and residential properties, including indoor
air quality audits.
International Technologies Corporation (Formerly OHM Corp.)
-Findlay, OH
Safety Engineer III 1998-2001
Collaborated with FOH, CDC, and EPA officials to assist with operational
considerations and planning. Examined site building plans and HVAC systems
in order to determine possible areas of contamination for representative
sample planning/collection. Served as Project Manager for Black Hill Army
Depot remediation project within Igloo, South Dakota, and as on-site
chemist for the field laboratory; complied with site QA/QC plans, methods,
and objectives for contaminated soil treatment process. Managed and
documented multiple hazardous waste remediation projects and directed to
field sample technologist. Provided direction to employee's in selection of
proper personal protective equipment, to carry out emergency response
operations.
Notable contributions
< Handled several long-term, high-profile environmental projects, such
as Emergency response along with Brentwood Post Office and GSA
Buildings in Washington D.C.
< Interviewed representatives to investigate the possibilities of
Bacillus anthracis contamination at multiple GSA locations to
determine possible employee exposures.
< Efficiently managed subcontractors for asbestos abatement in
Washington D.C. public schools.
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Earlier Career
Safety Officer, OHM Corporation (Findlay, OH/Denver, CO): 1994-1998
Industrial Hygienist (Internship), ATC Environmental, Inc. (Lavonia, MI)
Summer 1993
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Safety Management Minor in Public
Administration
The University of Findlay - Findlay, OH: 1997
Professional Training and Certifications
2009 University of Akron ( Akron, OH
Six Sigma Green Belt
Minitab Software
2008 De Bono Think Systems ( Cleveland, OH
Dr. Edward de Bono's Lateral Thinking Certification
2008 Foseco Metallurgical Inc. ( Cleveland, OH
Lean for Administration
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2008 Environmental Resource Center ( Cleveland, OH
DOT Hazardous Material
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2007 SRI Quality Systems Registrar ( Cleveland, OH
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 14001:2004
Documentation, Interpretation and Implementation with Internal
Auditor
Professional Affiliation
Member, Cleveland Southwest Safety Council (Since 2007)
Member, American Society of Safety Engineers (Since 2010)
Activities
Historian (1995-1996) / Member (Since 1992) Iota-Mu Chapter of Tau Kappa
Epsilon, University of Findlay
President (2007-Present) / Secretary (2006-2007), Augusta Woods Homeowner
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