KENNETH P. HERMES

Murfreesboro, TN *****

615-***-****

ac0mnf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To effectively manage environmental and safety compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. To accomplish a zero accident workplace environment by using a strong safety philosophy and to affect behavioral changes.

EXPERIENCE

1/2015 – PRESENT WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY SEVICES, Spring Hill, TN

Resource Compliance Manager in support with the OEM customer, General Motors, LLC six union, 2,000+ employee facilities manufacturing powertrains and automobiles. 15 associates are under my supervision.

Maintain environmental and safety compliance including Waste Management Sustainability Services, General Motors, LLC, and the site EMS/ISO programs

Responsible for the identification, control, shipments, and point of generation with hazardous waste, special waste, non-hazardous waste, medical waste, universal waste and used oil.

Perform waste sampling for analytical lab reports to identify waste constituents and characterizations

Submit special waste certification form, evaluation application, fee worksheet, check request, and submit to TDEC and ensure vendor is on approval list.

Hazardous waste profiling with TSDF, waste characterization, LDR, waste acceptance letter, waste stream identification with Infotrac, TDEC hazardous waste stream report form #WSR.

Prepare reference material for team consisting of drum labeling and marking requirements, packaging and closure requirements, properly completed manifest, appropriate ERG number associated with waste in accordance with RCRA and DOT regulations.

Add or update waste streams to the Waste characterization matrix, hazardous waste inventory database, and drum tracking log

Track monthly waste shipments, ensure waste manifests are returned in specified timeframe, and prepare end of year required annual regulatory reports

Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence with RCRA, TSCA, DOT, and OSHA regulation including satellite accumulation area and universal waste storage inspections

Identify best practices to assist customer in reducing waste volumes, increase operational efficiencies, optimize equipment usage, landfill fee initiative, and generate cost savings.

9/2013 – 11/2014 M-TEK INC. Manchester, TN

Environmental Coordinator for two non-union 1200-employee facilities Tier I automotive supplier of plastic injection molded and assembled components. Four associates were under my supervision.

Responsible for preparing, analyzing, maintaining, and filing regulatory reports for federal, state and local requirements on all permitting and regulatory compliance activities.

Annual reporting for Air Permits, SPCC plans, NPDES, Hazardous Material Management plans, Waste Water permitting, Title V, TOSHA, Tier II, Hazardous Waste Reduction plans, Hazardous Waste Generator and Remedial Action reports.

Recertification audit and maintain ISO14001 Environmental Management System for compliance to ISO14001 standard requirements, nonconformity action reporting, and documentation.

Primary contact for TDEC, OSHA, downstream vendors of regulated and non-regulated waste, and handlers of recyclable materials

Analysis of storm and sewer wastewater and monitoring. Filed all environmental reports and fees.

Conducted safety and environmental inspections and audits.

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4/2012 – 9/2013 NORTH AMERICAN STAMPING GROUP, L.L.C., Portland, TN

Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for three non-union, 300-employee facilities Tier II automotive supplier of punch press and welded components. Six associates were under my supervision.

Developed, implemented, and obtained permits for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program or apply for No Exposure exemption.

Inventory stored oil and write Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure program. Apply and send

program to necessary regulatory agencies.

Conducted and trained associates on safety and environmental audits, inspections, and reporting requirements

Implemented and maintained ISO14001 Environmental Management System aspects and ranking, objectives and targets, operational controls, nonconformity corrective and preventative action report.

Safety Committee training and education, risk assessments, accident investigation, OSHA 200 and 300 log, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Monitored, measured, and evaluated environmental performances both in regulated and not regulated areas

Hazard Communication, Container Labeling, Emergency Action Plan, Forklift Safety, Fire Prevention, Lock Out/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Bloodborne Pathogens, Spill Response Team, and Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in house and new chemicals.

3/2010 – 4/2012 FOUTCH INDUSTRIES, L.L.C., Smithville, TN

Human Resource/Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for three non-union, 125-employee facilities of powder coating and spray painting of metal and plastics parts. Three associates were under my supervision.

Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Program, Hazard Communication and M.S.D.S., Forklift Safety, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention, Contractors Safety, Personal Protective Equipment.

Conducted safety and environmental inspections and audits.

Managed proprietary security force. direct recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff.

Recruitment, hiring, retention of supervisors, staff and training of new employees.

Workers Compensation and labor relations.

Annual reporting for Air Permits, SPCC plans, NPDES, Hazardous Material Management plans, Waste Water permitting, TOSHA, Tier II, Waste Reduction plans, and Hazardous Waste Generator reports.

Safety Committee training and education, risk assessments, OSHA 200 and 300 logs, Material Safety Data Sheets inventory, container labeling, machine guarding.

Conducted investigations and root cause analysis of accidents and injuries to implement corrective actions.

Used behavioral based tools and techniques to encourage employees to perform daily tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Monitored, measured, and evaluated environmental performances both in regulated and not regulated areas.

Primary contact for regulatory authorities (TDEC, OSHA, TDOT), customers, and vendors.

11/2009-3/2010 SELECT STAFFING, CONTRACT, SHILOH INDUSTRIES, Dickson, TN

Environmental, Health & Safety Contractor for a non-union, 400-employee facility Tier II automotive supplier.

Updated the ISO14001 Environmental Management System documentation and acquire ISO14001 EMS Management System recertification.

Safety Committee, risk assessments, accident investigation, OSHA 200 and 300 log, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Hazard Communication, Container Labeling, Plant Safety and Environmental Audits, Forklift Safety, Fire Prevention, Lock Out/Tag Out, Machine Guarding.

Sampling and filing of required reporting of storm water, city sewer water, wastewater, and air permit.

Hazardous Waste and Used Oil management.

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7/2007-3/2009 SIMS RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, INC., LaVergne, TN

Safety, Health, Environmental, and Community Manager of two non-union, 275-employee facilities for recycling of electronics. SIMS Recycling Solutions turned unwanted post-consumer electronics into raw material for manufacturing operations. Three associates were under my supervision.

Responsible for preparing, analyzing, maintaining, and filing regulatory reports for federal, state and local requirements on all permitting and regulatory compliance activities.

Annual reporting for Air Permits, SPCC plans, NPDES, Hazardous Material Management plans, Waste Water permitting, TOSHA, Tier II, Hazardous Waste Reduction plans, Hazardous Waste Generator and Remedial Action reports.

Implemented and maintained ISO14001 Environmental Management System aspects and ranking, objectives and targets, operational controls, nonconformity corrective and preventative action report.

Hazard Communication and M.S.D.S., Forklift Safety, Respiratory Program, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention, Lock Out/Tag Out, Contractors Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, New Employee Orientation, and Hearing Conservation.

Conducted inspections and audits to monitor operations to identify potential hazardous conditions, evaluate the risk, and implement preventative measures and solutions.

Conducted investigations and root cause analysis of accidents and injuries. Use behavioral based tools and techniques to encourage employees to perform daily tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Monitored, measured, and evaluated environmental performances both in regulated and not regulated areas. Improve the organization using tools to strengthen compliance, and pollution prevention.

Primary contact for regulatory authorities (TDEC, OSHA, TDOT), customers, vendors, and the media.

9/2002-7/2007 PARTHENON METAL WORKS, LaVergne, TN

Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator for two non-union, 300-employee manufacturer of steel tubing.

Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the company’s Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and safety programs.

Trained managers and employees in work site safety practices, environmental issues, fire prevention, ergonomics, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.

Inspected facilities to detect existing and potential accidents, determined corrective and preventative measures, and followed up to ensure measures were implemented.

Safety Committee training and education, risk assessments, accident investigation, OSHA 200 and 300 log, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Checked Hearing Protection and plant dBA sound level, monitored indoor air quality for potential harmful gases and chemicals, Material Safety Data Sheets inventory, container labeling, machine guarding, plant safety audits, and inspections.

Primary contact for TDEC and OSHA.

EDUCATION

1995 Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Named Outstanding Student in Major 1994-1995

CERTIFICATIONS

Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management, OSHA 30-hour, 40 Hour Hazardous Waste, Department of Transportation Regulations, and Industrial Waste Regulations

PREVIOUS HELD CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 14001:2004 E.M.S. Lead Auditor, ISO 9000 Internal Auditor, Industrial Air Regulations, Visible Emissions Evaluator, Emergency Release Responder, Multi-Sector Storm Water Permits, Title V permitting, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Set-up Reduction.

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