Manager Management

Michelle M. Lambert, CHMM *** Ann Drive

Plymouth, WI 53073

Mobile: 815-***-****

Email Address:

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Objective: Corporate Environmental, Safety & Health Manager

Career Highlights

Developed and implemented international EHS systems, product safety/compliance program for leading Tool

Manufacturer.

Developed and implemented Workers Compensation Management Program that reduced overall costs by 50-

70% and successfully implemented model through multiple businesses.

Consistent reduction in severity of injuries through quick response, in depth root cause analysis and

heightened emphasis on non-standard work situations.

Multiple facility responsibility up including production, laboratories, warehousing, distribution, corporate

offices and remote sales.

Mentoring and providing expertise to other facilities through auditing, permit guidance and interpretation of

regulations.

Waste Management System –Personally developed and implemented, this system was benchmarked as a

“Best Practice” by corporate management and is now used at other facilities to insure compliance.

State of Michigan Recognition – New waste management system resulted in a “Model Facility” designation

by the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Waste Minimization – 70% overall waste minimization realized in a five-year period, surpassing PPG

corporate goals. Reduction occurred in air and water emissions, solid, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Experience Corporate Risk Management

Global Responsibility for multiple programs:

• Workers Compensation Claims Management

o US/Canadian facilities (15) with 3,000 employees

o 70% year over year closure rate

o Reserve reduction of $5-million after one year due to aggressive

claims management

o Reduced number of TPA’s used from 5 to 2 in one year

o Lost-Time rate reduced from 1.14 to .41 after one year

• Product Safety & Compliance

o Including REACH, RoHS, WEEE, DFARS, CA Prop-65, Hazard

Communications and engineering specifications

• Product Liability Claims Management

o Communications with claimant, investigation, negotiation and

settlement of claims.

o Negotiated savings of 50% from demand vs. settlement

• Development & Implementation of EH&S Program, including

Policies, Procedures and Auditing Protocols

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Served as part of 5-person integration EH&S integration team prior

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to and post-merger of Cooper & Danaher Tools into Apex Tool

Group.

o Development of metrics to measure progress towards corporate

goals – dynamic system allowing for continuous improvement.

• Management of Insurance Programs including Workers Compensation,

Corporate Fleet and Product Liability

• Industrial Hygiene Program Development and Compliance

o Coordinated testing at production sites and trained site personnel to

understand how to develop their own ongoing plan.

• Mentoring facility personnel in EH&S programs and expectations

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Multiple industries served including medium to heavy manufacturing

including chemicals, fine metals, automotive stamping, welding and chain

manufacturing.

• Responsible for all aspects of facilities compliance including R&D,

production, receiving, distribution, warehousing, customer service through

executive offices and remote sales.

• Integration of EH&S procedures into business and production processes to

create a dynamic and sustainable program with the ability to have continuous

improvement

• Behavioral Based Safety and Ergonomic Programs integral to overall

approach towards integration

• Workers Compensation Claims Management & Return to Work Program

• Corporate Auditor for intra-company auditing program.

• Facility trainer for EH&S compliance and management systems.

• Lead investigator for all incidents and injuries using multiple techniques to

identify root causes, including: 5-Why’s and Tap-Root Cause Analysis.

• Environmental waste water treatment programs in multiple states.

• Waste reduction and recycling programs.

o Realized from 50-95% waste reduction in all media depending on

facility and product mix.

• Permits and Agency Inspections / Interactions

o Negotiated permits for air, water, waste generation and storm water

compliance.

o Resolved existing NOVs at facilities upon hire and achieved zero

violations after corrective actions implemented

o Experienced at working with agencies to create a partnership instead

of adversarial relationship

o Experienced with routine unannounced inspections resulting in zero

findings (multiple states)

o Experienced in post-injury agency inspections in Maryland,

stopping an inspector from extending inspection and negotiating

elimination of findings and ultimate fines.

o Experienced in whistle-blower reports to OSHA and EPA –

complaints investigated and found to be unfounded. Response to

agency sufficient that on-site review not necessary.

o Interpreter of new NESHAPS standard for PA DEP for plating

processes as part of air permit renewal process (first time agency

had dealt with this recently promulgated standard)

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• Facility EH&S trainer for all levels of management and production personnel

• Responsible for ISO14001 certification and maintenance

• Development of budget, tracking and revision as needed depending on

company

• Developed and lead emergency response teams including spill, injury and

evacuation

• Developed employee safety committees composed of production and

management

• Member of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), multiple states

• Industrial Hygiene Testing and Interpretation

Employment and Position History

Nemak Inc. (Sep 2012 – Jan 2013) Director/Department Manager, HS&E

Apex Tool Group, LLC formerly Cooper Tools, Inc. Senior Manager, Strategic Claims & Product Safety

(Jan 2008 – Apr 2012) Senior Manager, EH&S / NA Workers Compensation

Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities)

Veolia Environmental (Mar 2007-Dec 2007) Manager, Environmental (9 month contract, fulfilled)

Marada Industries (Oct 2004-Mar 2007) Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities)

SHE Training/Consulting (May 2003-Oct 2004) Owner, EH&S Consulting & Training

Acheson Industries (Jan 2002-May 2003) Manager, North America Safety & Health

Jostens, Inc. (Mar 1999- Dec 2001) Division Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities)

Manager, EH&S (single facility)

PPG Industries, Inc. (Jan 1984-Nov 1998) Coordinator, Environmental and Product Safety

Professional Certificates Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor, Provisional Status

Licenses Emergency Medical Technician - First Responder Level

Authorized Instructor OSHA Outreach Training Institute Courses (multiple courses)

OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Safety Courses

Red Cross Community Safety Courses

DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and related international statutes

Professional Organizations Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers

Education Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Bachelor of Science, December 1998.

Major in Chemistry with minor in Mathematics.

Course concentrations: toxicology, environmental and polymer

chemistry, professional writing and interpersonal communications

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

OSHA Motor City Outreach Center

Occupational Health & Safety Specialists Certificate, July 2002 and

Renewed July 2005, 2010

University of Phoenix, Online Degree Program

Masters of Management, August 2008

Degree combines traditional MBA studies with advanced management

courses

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