Manager Management

RICK DENNIS

Proven EHS and Quality Management Professional

804-***-**** Midlothian, VA

ac0cr2@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Achieved a virtually accident free manufacturing environment by maintaining a multi-site ISO-14001:2004 and OHSAS-18001:2007 registered EHS management system.

Successfully reduced $32,000 in OSHA penalties to less than $12,000.

Raised the level of regulatory compliance through recurrent training, process improvement, communication, initiation of Industrial Hygiene, Medical Surveillance, Hearing Conservation, Lockout - Tagout and Hazardous Communication programs as well as effective environmental aspects and impacts analysis.

Improved accuracy and consistency of OSHA record keeping, Worker’s Compensation accident, injury and regulatory reporting (OSHA, DEQ and EPA).

Decreased the incidence of EHS event recurrence through effective high risk activity management, Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis programs and a robust Corrective / Preventive Action program.

Reduced response time in emergency situations by implementing and administering a highly sophisticated 911 emergency First Responder notification system.

Improved efficiency by reducing manual activities, researching, implementing and administering multiple pilot programs and software applications designed to eliminate the possibility of human error.

Enhanced the overall safety culture by designing innovative events and fun activities to promote safety awareness.

Improved consistency and uniformity throughout organizations by developing documented procedures.

Enhanced the value of the quality system through internal auditing, training, continuous improvement/Six Sigma, Kaizen (waste elimination) activities, and customer satisfaction survey system.

Developed, implemented and maintained QS-9000 / ISO-9001 registered Quality Management Systems for Tier I and Tier II automotive manufacturing facilities as well as two assembly plants.

Assured adequate training of management regarding ISO and regulatory requirements.

Formed, trained and led internal and external quality system audit teams and monitored corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bay Rivers Industrial - Toano, VA - January 2017 - Present

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) / Quality Assurance Manager

General Electric / Alstom Power - Midlothian, VA - 2001 - 2016

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) / Quality Manager

ArvinMeritor (formerly Rockwell Automotive) - Fairfield, IA - 1999 - 2001

Quality Systems Coordinator

Vincennes Manufacturing (formerly Johnson Controls) - Vincennes, IN - 1996 - 1999

QS-9000 Coordinator/Quality Engineer

MILITARY

1981 - 1992

UH-1 Helicopter Pilot / Detachment Commander (First Lieutenant) HHC, 2nd Bn 106th Aviation.

Minnesota Army National Guard (ARNG)

Battalion Motor Officer HHC, Executive Officer A Co., Platoon Leader B Co.

2nd Bn 130th Infantry. Illinois ARNG

All military positions required extensive supervisory and leadership skills as well as logistic problem solving and decision-making ability including interdisciplinary interaction between branches and governments. Flight positions required emergency decision-making and technical ability.

quick learner, has gained the respect of his peers and subordinates. He seeks self-improvement at all times. With time and experience, this officer will rank among the highest.” (Maj. Michael Black)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design. University of Illinois

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois: 1986

Certificate in Quality Management. University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana: 1998

Other significant courses include:

Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens, 2016

altMBA Leadership Workshop, 2016

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, 2015

Hazardous Waste RCRA, 2015

Safety Leadership Program – Operational Management Workshop, 2014

EHS Event Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, 2012

NEBOSH Alstom International EHS Passport, 2012, renewed 2014

10 Hour OSHA – Construction Safety & Health, 2010

ISO-9001:2008 Quality System Lead Auditor Course, 2008

Website Development using Dreamweaver 8, 2005

Six Sigma Greenbelt, 2003

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