Manager Safety
Resume:
Alabaster, AL *****
205-***-****(H) 205-***-****(C)
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Merlin Grassiree
Objective To obtain an Occupational Environmental Health and Safety
Management Leadership position that utilizes my knowledge of
OSHA/EPA Regulations, Safety Program Management and Compliance.
Which also, challenges my abilities, and allows me to continually
improve my leadership ability.
Work Experience 2004 – 4/2009 US Pipe & Foundry Co Bessemer, AL
Safety & Health Manager
Reduced facility Lost Time Incident Rate 75% and Total Recordable
Incident Rate 88% below industry average. Through effective
leadership, teamwork and accountability safety programs.
Integrated facility safety program into the scheduled operational
review initiatives.
Achieved State and Chairman’s Safety Awards past 3 years for
strong safety program implementation.
Facilitated 5S and OSHA VPP structured program implementation.
Developed Medical Responder Team on each shift across site.
Implemented site-specific electronic intranet site for Safety Policies,
Procedures and Safety Data.
Implemented successful return to work program reducing workers
comp costs by 60%.
Established safety training and communication systems for
continuous employee training and communication.
Implemented Ergonomic program that lowered ergonomic injury rate
by 90%.
1/1/02 – 11/04 Pemco Aeroplex, Inc Birmingham, AL
Safety & Health Manager
Implemented a New Employee Safety & Environmental Orientation
process.
Reduced the total injury rate by 55% resulting in a 75% saving in
workers Comp costs.
Addressed and eliminated facility compliance issues.
Created facility Safety Manual for company wide use.
Graphed Safety trends for use in the Executive and Contract
Administrator Committee meetings.
Performed internal Safety & Environmental audits and reported
proficiencies and deficiencies.
Developed spill prevention program. Resulting in 20% reduction in
cost.
01/4/94 – 12/15/01 Metalloy Corp Shannon, MS
EHS Manager
Assisted high risk facility to reintegrate corporate safety and
environmental programs into daily operations.
Supported plant’s efforts in total turn around, resulting in employees
voting to remain union free.
Key player in ISO 9001 certification and recertification audits.
Performed Process Safety Management evaluations on high-risk
jobs and implemented improvements.
Successfully analyzed industrial hygiene data to implement new PM
program eliminating employee exposure issues.
Performed ergonomic evaluations on high-risk jobs and
implemented improvements.
Developed and led emergency response team.
Performed monthly facility inspections to recognize EPA/OSHA non-
compliances.
Met annual fit-testing deadlines for Respiratory Protection Program.
Submitted annual Safety & Environmental reports.
Education 8/89 - 1/93 Rust College Holly Springs, MS
Computer/Natural Science with honors.
1992 received the Alpha Phi Omega Service Award.
1991 Received Academic award.
Classes included:
Computer Programming
Environmental Standards
Industrial Hygiene
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
Other EMT Certified by American Red Cross in Adult CPR/AED and Standard
First Aid.
Trained in OSHA 40 hour general industry certification.
Member of American Society of Safety Engineers.
Member of National Safety Council.
Trained in ISO 9002 Internal Auditing.
Trained in DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation.
Certified Bloodborne Pathogens & Disease Transmission Trainer.
Trained in OSHA VPP Program implementation.
Dear Hiring Manager:
My name is Merlin Grassiree and I’m searching for a promising opportunity to
obtain an Occupational Environmental Health and Safety Management
Leadership position that utilizes my knowledge of OSHA & EPA Regulations and
Safety Program Management, at your TN location. This employment opportunity
came to me by way of job search. Over the past 14 years I have worked and
trained in the area of Safety and Environmental in the Automotive/Aviation &
Manufacturing Industry. Due to the ever-changing standards and costs related to
Construction Facilities, you need a trained professional who is capable and able
to implement and manage an employee lead safety program that is based upon
OSHA, EPA & DOT requirements.
Due to the high costs related to compliance, training, and protecting employees,
every company needs some that can properly manage the process. Here is how I
can help your company: Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, establish and
maintain various reporting requirements, establish continuous improvement in
the Safety & Health initiative, lower Workman Compensation costs, lower loss
work time days, reduce the number of non-compliances for the company and
increase employee involvement and accountability in Safety, Environmental and
Health.
Thank you in advance for considering me for the position. You can reach me at
the following numbers: Home 205-***-****) Cell 205-***-****) or e-mail
********@*******.*** or ********@********.***.
Thank You,
Merlin H. Grassiree
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