Manager Safety
Resume:
Derrick Thornton
Bowmanville, ONL1C 4C8
abt9e6@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
I would like to fulfill your needs for a Manager in a company where I can utilize my proven
Management and Health and safety experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Knowledge of QS 9000, ISO 14001 and TS 16949
• In house trainer of WHMIS procedures
• Manager and contact person for the Ontario Health and Safety Act issues
• 14+ years of experience working in a unionized Health and Safety environment
• Return to Work Specialist
• Train the Trainer certificate
• Excellent people skills with extensive experience in negotiations and problem solving
WORK EXPERIENCE
Americus Logistics
Assistant Site Manager
December 2009 present
• Scheduling of staff based on peak volume periods
• Analyze internal processes and recommend procedural or policy changes if required
• Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement based on data
• Ensure associates follow all safety policies and procedures
• Collaborate with supervisors, workers and union reps to solve work related problems
• Counsel employees in work related activities, personal growth and career development
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties for workers engaging in
unloading, receiving, and dunnage
• Give training and guidance to Supervisors
• First contact with all MOL issues
• Responsible for and resolving all labour issue regarding the union
• Determine staff requirements, interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those processes
• Inspect physical condition of the warehouses, material handling equipment, sanitation equipment
and coordinate repair
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, Ensure all security policies and procedures are
followed
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend personal actions such as promotions transfers and
dismissals
• Explain and enforce safety regulations governing the workplace
Derrick Thornton
abt9e6@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
WEGU CANADA
Production Supervisor/Health and Safety Coordinator
May 2007 –Dec 2009
All safety responsibilities as in previous position with the additional responsibilities listed below
• Scheduling of staff
• Production scheduling and output predictions to meet customer requirements
• Training of staff on machines
• Daily production reports
• Shipping/Receiving
• Reporting to the Plant Manager and C.O.O
Wegu Canada
Health and Safety Coordinator
1999 –May 2007
• Created, implemented, and assisted in the training, of ISO 14001 environmental policies and
procedures
• Responsible for revising policies and procedures pertaining to ISO 14001
• Train and educate all new employees on WHMIS, hazard awareness, emergency response, and all
aspects of health and safety
• Addressed a noise issue within our facility and established a hearing protection plan
• Created and implemented a emergency response plan and assisted in employee training
• Created and implemented a spill response plan and assisted in employee training
• Investigate, follow up, and assist in all accident investigations
• Conduct monthly plant inspections, and chair the meetings
• Created a hazard, near miss, non injury, report form and investigate all hazards reported
• Created machine pre start up daily safety check lists to ensure safe work areas
• Conduct monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers and eye wash stations
• Help to develop and design new ergonomic work stations, to prevent future injuries
• Certified Safety Coordinator, with training in first aid, T.D.G, fork lift, propane, S.O.S
• Review and update all M.S.D.S sheets, and educate employees
• Workwell audit experience
• Purchase and maintain inventory of all safety supplies
• Train employees on the proper way to wear and use personal protective equipment
Certifications
• Certified Level 2 Safety Coordinator
• Return To Work
• Train the Trainer Forklift Certificate
Education
• OSSD Durham College – Business Administration – year 1
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