Manager Management
Resume:
Robert K. Vaughan
Birmingham, AL 35242
E-mail: ***********@***.***
SUMMARY
An experienced professional with 18 years in the environmental, health and safety field followed by 14 years in product
transportation, packaging, warehousing and distribution operations. Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA and EPA
regulatory requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spectrum Brands, United Industries Division, Birmingham, AL 2007-1/2009
A manufacturer of a wide variety of indoor and outdoor pesticides, herbicides, insect repellants, fertilizers and growing
media, all packaged for consumer use, with annual revenue of $700 MM.
Truckload/Intermodal Transportation Manager
Overall management of the transportation function, with approximately 38,000 annual shipments originating from
vendors, copackers and production plants, with deliveries to customer locations throughout the U.S. Developed and
completed a national bid for all freight.
Strickland Companies, Inc., Birmingham, AL 2006
A regional marketer of commercial printing papers, packaging products, business products and office furniture with a
main warehouse in Birmingham and subregional warehouses in AL, MS, FL and GA.
Distribution/Transportation Manager
Managed the receiving, warehousing, order processing, delivery and safety functions. Assured ongoing maintenance
and repairs for the physical plant, warehouse equipment, truck fleet and bulk fuel storage. Provided initial and
ongoing functional and safety training for warehouse and driver staff.
Vulcan Chemicals Div. of Vulcan Materials Co., Birmingham, AL 1991-2005
A manufacturer of chloralkali, chlorinated organics and specialty chemicals, with annual revenue of $700 MM.
Transportation Negotiator/Carrier Coordinator 2003-2005
Managed all aspects of Division relationships with approximately 50 contract carriers. Responsible for approximately
26,000 annual deliveries to locations throughout North America. Negotiated delivery rates and managed contracts and
service issues. Maintained, updated and trained all carriers in quality process requirements in accordance with a
Division ISO Tier III manual. Assured DOT hazmat shipping compliance by all carriers by conducting on-site audits.
Distribution Supervisor 1994-2003
Development and operational control of a nationwide network of bulk liquid terminals, rail-to-truck transfer facilities,
packaging facilities and product warehouses. Conducted environmental, health and safety(EHS) audits of existing
and candidate facilities to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Trained facility personnel in
product storage, handling and shipping procedures meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, including selection and
use of appropriate PPE for the product(s) specific to each facility. Environmental representative for due diligence
teams for several potential specialty chemicals acquisitions. ISO 9002-2000 Internal Auditor for 6 years (5 years as
Lead Auditor).
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance Auditor 1992-1994
Conducted EHS audits of high-risk facilities: chlorine repackagers and end users, pentachlorophenol end users,
hydrochloric acid end users, vessel cleaning and repair facilities (truck, railcar, barge) and hazardous waste
TSDF’s. Developed an ‘approved for use’ list of TSDF’s and corresponding waste streams approved for each
location, and assured that plants discontinued use of substandard facilities.
Member of the Division EHS Internal Audit team from 1992-1996, with specific responsibility for RCRA, CERCLA,
SARA, TSCA, asbestos abatement/ management and waste minimization audit segments. Oversight of RCRA
Corrective Action activities (groundwater remediation) at each production plant.
Technical coordination for a group of PRP’s for a former chemicals production/TSDF facility in NJ. Researched
environmental issues and provided regulatory compliance guidance to plant Environmental Managers and staff.
Completed closure of a wastewater surface impoundment at a Vulcan owned/operated bulk chemicals terminal, and
eliminated an NPDES discharge at another terminal.
Calculated air emissions and submitted annual reports for Vulcan bulk chemical terminals. Submitted SARA Tier I
and II annual reports to LEPCs and SERCs.
Member of Vulcan Chemicals Emergency Response Team from 1992-2005.
Technical Services Representative/Environmental Regulatory Specialist 1991-1992
Provided internal and external customers with guidance for compliance with applicable EHS/DOT regulatory
requirements for all products produced by Vulcan Chemicals. Tracked emerging regulatory issues and provided
status summary reports to internal and external customers. Provided environmental regulatory requirements
language for product MSDSs and product manuals. Developed SPCC compliance programs for affected Vulcan
terminals, and provided training to terminal staff.
Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation, Nashville, TN 1988-1991
Div. of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Chief, Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Management of all RCRA compliance enforcement activities within the State. Co-conducted Show Cause hearings
for alleged violators and/or their representatives with Division Director. Developed Consent Agreements, including
negotiation and assessment of civil penalties, when possible. Authored/issued Director’s Orders for Compliance,
including requirement for development and implementation of a Site Investigation Plan when required. Monitored the
status of issued Orders through completion by violators. Trained new Division Staff on RCRA requirements.
Allworth, Inc., Mount Pleasant, TN 1987-1988
A 10-day accumulator/transporter of RCRA wastes seeking a Part B RCRA storage and treatment permit.
Regulatory Compliance/Customer Development
Submitted an application for and obtained a RCRA Part B Permit to conduct on-site storage and treatment of
hazardous wastes. Profiled numerous waste streams for suitability for solvent recovery and/or hazardous waste fuels
blending. Assisted customers and potential customers in conducting waste analyses and assigning proper RCRA
waste codes to waste streams. Assisted customers in submitting TRI reports to State and federal agencies.
EDUCATION
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
BS in Environmental Health
TRAINING
OSHA Compliance Total Quality Management Presentation Skills
Negotiations Skills Quality Process Savings Time Management
RCRA Site Investigations Medical Waste Management Import/Export Compliance
Process Safety Management Six Sigma (intro course only)
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