Todd M. Christner

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OBJECTIVE

To join a professional organization that can offer opportunities in operations management,

environmental, health, and safety issues as well as opportunities for professional development,

continued growth, and increased responsibilities.

SUMMARY

Twenty plus years experience in management of occupational/safety, health compliance programs

for industrial manufacturing facilities.

Extensive working knowledge of:

OSHA Regulations VPP Lean Mfg./5S principles

EPA/DNR Regulations Industrial Hygiene REACH

Worker’s Compensation BBS Programs ISO 14001

OSHA 200/300/301 DOT Regulations RCRA/SARA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE HYGENIC CORPORATION Akron, Ohio/Malaysia June 2008-Sept. 2009

Rubber Manufacturing (e.g. rubber tubing, tourniquets, soap tube, exercise balls, etc.)

EHS Manager

Developed and implemented a safety system that resulted in a 60% reduction in OSHA Recordable

Incident Rate the first year.

Directly involved with implementing Lean Manufacturing principles (5’s, standard work, TPM, and

other processes).

Trained all supervisors and managers in safety philosophy and compliance.

Developed and completed an ISO 14001 system for the facility that resulted in the facility becoming

registered to the standard.

Developed numerous safety systems and worked with supervisors and managers for implementation

(e.g. Confined Space, Hazardous Materials Response, Lockout Tag out, Forklift Safety, Safety

Work Order System, Root Cause Analysis, recordkeeping, etc.)

Organized REACH pre-registration for all Hygenic personnel and products as well as product

registration and all toxicological studies needed.

Worked with Facility Engineering Team to develop programs in compliance with OSHA

Regulations.

Maintained 100% compliance of the company’s MSDS files.

Trained plant personnel on DOT/Hazardous materials, international maritime dangerous

goods, and transportation of dangerous goods.

Monitored injury/illness cases, resulting in a 50% reduction in worker’s compensation

expenses the first year.

CHARTER STEEL Cleveland, Ohio Sept. 2007-May 2008

Steel Mill

Safety Engineer

Trained, educated and monitored Site Safety Team Members in the use of regulatory programs (e.g.

JSA’s, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous

communication, PPE, etc.).

Supervised the contracted security service, facilitate Contractor Safety program and had

oversight of Safety Coordinator.

Implemented and trained all Management and Supervision on DuPont STOP program

principles and behavior based training.

FRITOLAY Wooster, Ohio

A Fortune 100 company manufacturer of snack foods May 2006-July 2007

Safety & Security Manager

Developed and implemented the company’s safety and health program resulting in accident rate

reduction of 100% the first year (12 recordable incidents 2006 vs. 0 in 2007 YTD).

Lead facility ergonomic program and developed techniques to help reduce workplace injuries.

Trained all supervisors/managers in an effective incident investigation process and worked with

them to identify root causes and corrective actions. All incidents were recorded.

Monitored injury/illness cases, resulting in a 50% reduction in Worker’s Compensation expenses the

first year.

Trained, educated and monitored Site Safety Team Members in the use of regulatory programs (e.g.

JSA’s, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous

communication, PPE, etc.).

Instituted safety audits and compliance programs to ensure all corrective actions were dealt with

timely, and sustained.

Developed a strategic plan that focused on systems that made it possible to achieve VPP level

recertification (VPP site since 2001).

Implemented computerized systems for tracking accidents/illnesses and safety work orders.

Supervised the contracted security service, facilitate Contractor Safety program and had

oversight of Safety Coordinator.

Worked with Union and supervisors to maintain a clean, healthy work environment for all

employees.

GNB-EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES Kansas City, Kansas

A 2.5 billion manufacturer of industrial batteries June 1996-April 2006

EHS Manager

Developed and implemented a safety system that resulted in a 30% reduction in OSHA Recordable

Incident Rate the first year. Reduced overall accident rate 85% during my tenure.

Established regulatory programs/policies for governmental requirements.

Trained, educated, and monitored employees in the use of regulatory programs (e.g. respiratory

protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, HAZMAT, etc.

Conducted industrial hygiene monitoring for all operations.

Directly involved with implementing Lean Manufacturing principles (5’s, standard work, TPM, and

other processes).

Developed and completed an ISO 14001 & 18001 system for the facility that resulted in the facility

becoming registered to the standards.

Supervised the contracted security service, and Safety Coordinator

Instituted a recycling program that resulted in a $100,000 cost saving the first year.

Managed and modified waste water treatment facility, yielding a 50% reduction in maintenance

costs.

YELLOW FREIGHT SYSTEM Overland Park, Kansas 1986 – 1995

A $2 billion freight carrier

Operations Auditor and DOT Experience

EDUCATION

Youngstown State University

B.A. Communications/Public Relations

SPECIAL TRAINING

OSHA Authorized Trainer

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Safety Management

ISO/QS 9000 Auditor

ISO 14001 Auditor

5-S Housekeeping

References furnished upon request

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