Manager Management

RAY A. ROMERO

*** ****** **** ***** **** Phone: 419-***-****

Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email: **********@***.***

SUMMARY

Over 10 years of experience as a Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE)

Professional, which includes 8 years as a Corporate Manager managing global

facilities. Strong commitment to the protection of employees and of the

environment. Focused individual with strong leadership capabilities to

effectively reduce injuries and waste with an established track record of

cost savings. Proven ability to work with all levels of personnel (union

and non-union hourly) and all levels of management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Woodbridge group 2000 - 2009

Troy, MI

Manufactures a diverse range of products, which use polyurethane foam to

deliver a part of their utility. Product functionality can include;

comfort, acoustics, safety, structural, insulation, filtration and

absorption. Unique composite products, as an alternative to wood, for use

in deck and fence applications. Woodbridge supplies to a growing list of

markets including; the automotive industry, commercial furniture sector and

the construction industry with annual sales of 1.2 billion in 2009.

Accomplishments

. Achieved a zero recordable incident rate at multiple facilities

utilizing leadership, communication, training and accountability.

. Developed a People Based Safety program to enrich the culture

utilizing perception surveys, hazard identification inspections, and

continuous improvement logs.

. Facilitated ergo kaizen events which reduced 25% ergo related

injuries.

. ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001/CSA Z 1000-06 Certified Lead Auditor.

. Successfully launched new facilities in Canada, Mexico and United

States and managed the closure of other facilities with no injuries,

environmental impacts or mishaps.

. President of the Sandusky County Safety Council.

. Attained the Woodbridge Chairman Award for HSE excellence, an award

when facilities go 5 consecutive years with no recordable injury.

Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

2002 - 2009

. Provided leadership and direction to drive continual improvement and

the achievement of goals through direct plant support.

. Presented monthly statistical data to the Business Unit President of

Operations regarding HSE performance.

. Maintained HSE compliance at 15 global manufacturing plants in 3

different Business Units.

. Coach/mentored various disciplines with HS&E responsibility within

their area, including union HSE representatives.

. Managed Solid & Hazardous Waste Management/Minimization,

Transportation & Recycling/Disposal - RCRA & DOT HM-181/215a

activities at various facilities.

. Experience with safety and health programs and regulations including

knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, & EPA and their state equivalent.

. Maintained site compliance to OSHA Standards for General Industry,

HAZCOM, PSM & EPA RMP.

. Performed global internal HSE management system and ISO 14001 audits

as a Lead Auditor.

. Developed departmental and BU long-term goals and objectives using the

TQM planning process.

. Managed Worker's Compensation claims and provided input to plant

management and BU teams.

Regional Health Safety and Environmental Manager

2001 - 2002

. Provided essential training to the plant management and corporate

teams annually.

. Analyze health & safety related statistical data and assist in

developing action plans to address deficiencies, present findings in

written reports and presentations to management and directors.

. Complete and drive HS&E-related cost/benefit analysis on workplace

projects/improvements

. Manage and achieve HS&E-related budget items for plant builds and

other related project work

. Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues

. Assist facilities to incorporate changes to the HS&E Management System

as they occur

Health Safety and Environmental Coordinator

2000 - 2001

. Implement and maintain compliance to the Woodbridge Health, Safety &

Environmental System.

. Lead industrial hygiene, risk management, job safety analysis and all

emergency response activities.

. Authored and administered all HSE-related training for various

programs.

. Conducted workplace ergonomic surveys and follow up with preventive

strategy recommendations.

. Responsible for site SWPPP, RCRA, Waste Minimization, DOT & Air

Pollution programs.

honda transmission mfg. of america, inc.

Russells Point, OH

1999 -

2000

Manufacturer of high-quality automatic transmissions for Honda and Acura

cars.

Accomplishments

. Developed an associate and contractor orientation program.

. Authored/implemented site specific safety management system.

. 100% implementation of the facility 5s program.

Health & Safety Specialist

. Managed compliance of all OSHA regulations and recordkeeping at the

facility.

. Investigated all incidents at the facility finding the root cause and

executing appropriate corrective action.

. Developed training, policies and procedures for all job tasks and

equipment.

. Deliver training to facility associates and contractors.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

1995 - 1999

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Environmental Hazardous Waste Management

Industrial Hygiene Emphasis

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY

1988 - 1992

Electrician

Summary of Duties

The operation and repair of a ship or station's electrical power plant and

electrical equipment is the responsibility of EMs. They also maintain and

repair power and lighting circuits, distribution switchboards, generators,

motors and other electrical equipment.

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