Management Manager

Nathan C. Snyder, CSP

**** ***** ***** . ***** *****, Indiana 46307 . 219-***-**** .

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Summary of Qualifications

Detail-oriented Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager with expertise in

management systems and program development; experience assessing management

system effectiveness and developing/executing corrective action plans.

. 15 years of experience that includes multi-site responsibility, PSM,

OSHA VPP, emergency response operations, contractor HSE management,

and training

. Multi-site safety management experience

. Advanced degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management

. Certified Safety Professional #17773

Core Competencies

Program Development . Management System Implementation . System Auditing

.

Root Cause Analysis . Emergency Response Team Management . Project

Review .

Contractor HSE Management . Hazard Assessments . Planning .

Training Development & Presentation

Professional Experience

pepsico North American Beverages 2005-2010

Manager, HSE Programs

PepsiCo Chicago (Quaker-Tropicana-Gatorade), Chicago, IL 2007-2010

. Conducted a thorough gap analysis of the division HSE management

system, including the development and execution of a gap closure plan

(division wide and local site level).

. Led and participated in HSE audits of PepsiCo Chicago facilities,

including three Canadian Quaker Oats plants.

. Participated in HSE strategic planning for the division as a whole.

. Provided technical support on division HSE processes, regulatory

contacts, and planning.

. Directly supported three Gatorade manufacturing facilities and

indirectly support the remaining 19 facilities in the division,

including three Canadian sites, through program development and

technical expertise.

. Developed division HSE programs and implementation strategies, such as

Electrical Safety, Contractor HSE Management, Chemical Safety

Management, and Pre-Startup HSE Reviews.

. Interfaced with Plant Managers to ensure understanding/context of HSE

results and ongoing support and alignment of BU- and site-specific

focal points, and HSE plan expectations.

Health & Safety Manager

Tropicana Products, Bradenton, FL 2005-2007

. Managed the overall safety system for PepsiCo's largest manufacturing

facility with 1400 employees and spreading across 286 acres, including

a staff of eight professionals and an administrative assistant.

Indirectly supervised five hourly safety coordinators.

. Guided the facility in its ongoing injury reduction efforts. 2007 OIR

was 1.9, which was a 42% reduction from 2005. Lost-time rate was 0.4.

. Work Comp case reviews & settlements. Site received a $2.2 million

return on work comp premiums in 2007.

. Managed a $6.2 million annual budget

. Led the Bradenton facility in the execution of the broad division HSE

risk management system.

. Actively engage the site leadership team on safety performance of the

organization.

. Implemented Apollo Root Cause Analysis in 2006 for investigating

injuries and other significant incidents.

. Reviewer and approver of all capital and non-capital projects.

Directly involved in designs of capital level projects.

. Reviewed and approved contractor companies from an HSE perspective for

work in the facility.

. Directly involved in developing the plant Integrated Business Plan.

. Worked with site Utilities Manager to ensure PSM compliance for the

4th largest ammonia refrigeration system in the country, including

root cause analysis, mechanical integrity checks, PHAs, and triennial

audits.

. Accountable for ensuring continued compliance with the requirements of

being an OSHA VPP STAR site.

Givaudan Flavors, Cincinnati, Ohio 2001-2005

EHS Specialist

. Managed OSHA compliance programs for approximately 700 employees at

two manufacturing facilities and two R&D facilities.

. Implemented various safety programs that resulted in a 6% OSHA

recordable rate over three years.

. Safety training development and delivery for all levels of the

organization, including contractors.

. Conducted capital project reviews for OSHA/EPA/NFPA/NIOSH/Ohio

Building Code compliance, as well as develop and submit safety related

capital projects.

. Facilitated reviews and projects for the safe handling of low

flashpoint chemicals.

. Finalized and integrated the facility PSM and RMP programs, including

PHA review and development, ERP and management of change for two PSM

covered chemicals.

. Assisted in the management of air pollution control systems and

process wastewater systems.

. Partial responsibility for facility air permits and hazardous waste

management, including SERC reporting, Tier II, and RCRA.

. Conducted various industrial hygiene sampling for air contaminants,

noise, and heat stress.

. Managed the incident investigation program and developed electronic

incident reporting tool used by all North American plants.

. Directed the activities of the Emergency Response Teams and JHA teams.

. Responsible for the development and implementation of the crisis

management system.

. Partial supervisory responsibilities in directing the activities of

the EH&S technician, administrative assistant, and security force.

. Involved in worker's compensation case reviews with the third party

administrator.

. Packaged and offered hazardous waste for shipment and disposal.

Airborne express, Wilmington, Ohio 1998-2001

Safety Coordinator

. Coordinated the safety program for approximately 2000 employees within

three different departments, as well as nine regional hubs spread

across the United States, covering facility/equipment maintenance,

ramp operations/freight movement, and warehousing operations.

. Reduced OSHA recordable rates by 50% in three years through proactive

program management and relationship building.

. Conducted departmental safety audits that included reviews of

management safety practices and training effectiveness.

. Developed and presented safety training targeted at management.

. Coordinated and evaluated the activity of safety teams, including

behavior observations and JHA development.

. Worked with supervisors and managers in their accident investigation

efforts.

. Worked directly with the worker's compensation department for case

review and management.

. Conducted noise exposure surveys

Kirkwood community college, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1994-1998

Adjunct Instructor, Hazardous Materials Training & Research Institute

. Occupational health and safety instructor with an emphasis in

hazardous materials and emergency response safety.

. Curriculum review and development.

. Conducted safety and emergency response training for Alyeska Pipeline,

Tidewater, and BP in Valdez, AK.

Education

M.P.H., Occupational Health & Safety Management, Tulane University, New

Orleans, LA 2007

B.A., Biology, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1997

Certifications

Certified Safety Professional #17773

Advanced Safety Certificate from the National Safety Council

Awards

Tropicana Outstanding Leadership Award 2007

QTG Supply Chain Above & Beyond Award for HSE Leadership 2006

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