Program Manager

Cheryl McDonald

Toledo, Ohio *****

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Environmental Program Manager

Program Manager with over 12 years of comprehensive environmental experience directing projects, overseeing resources, and performing technical duties in manufacturing and various environmental fields. Extensive knowledge of plant processes, lean manufacturing principals, and environmental engineering requirements. Strategic thinker reputed for driving business goals and improving efficiencies. Promotes compliance by supporting environmental standards, conducting regulatory audits. Adept in preparing detailed reports, maintaining documentation, coordinating shipments/materials, creating/monitoring tasks, and providing technical/financial oversight.

Areas of Expertise:

Environmental Compliance

Intercommunications

Regulatory Audits

Policy/Procedure Development

Functional/Technical Skills

Innovation Management

Metrics Development

Environmental Impact Assessment

Team Leadership

Project Procurement

Integrity and Trust

Problem Solving

Self-Development

Professional Experience

Heritage Environmental Services. – Toledo, OH

Program Manager (1/2016 to present)

Manage the entire LifeCycle Program from design and implementation to building and shipping kits as well as receiving incoming materials. Communicate to Sales, Employees, Customers, and others. Development and implementation of LifeCycle programs to include the research, development, implementation and follow-up processes. Responsible for any corrective actions for items that are determined with the LifeCycle programs. Research all aspects of product development i.e. Compliance requirements, cost, logistics, outlets and other resources. Determine best disposal of recycling option and work with those vendors to develop and implement program. This includes building relationships with all levels of management.

Delivered results:

Refined program from multi-site to single site operation

Streamlined processes by developing job safety analysis procedures

Reduced waste and cut costs by eliminating unnecessary packaging and overtime in package preparation and shipment

MPS Group - General Motors Powertrain Plant. – Toledo, OH

Commodity Resource Manager (1/2011 to 12/2015)

Conducted container/quarterly scrap audits and submitted findings to Plant Security Chief; maintained/tracked required environmental reporting via GMR2 system. Oversaw communications per interfacing with plant management and liaising between management and GM Corporate Scrap Group. Promoted cost-savings initiatives; refined and streamlined current processes. Prepared and presented monthly and quarterly reports on goals, progress, and achievements. Monitored transportation/recycling companies ensuring approval and contract requirements were met/exceeded. Maintained disposition records of by-product materials, required documentation, and submitted documents for sale of excess/obsolete material. Promoted safe practices and zero injury goals and shared best practices with other plants. Attended weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as required.

Additional Responsibilites:

Reviewed regulations and supported GM environmental management requirements (reference letters, etc.).

Established systematic processes (Business Plan Deployment, etc.) to ensure regulatory compliance and corporate guidance conformance.

Established processes to identify potential noncompliant issues.

Addressed noncompliance items immediately whenever possible and implemented corrective action.

Conducted environmental monitoring and reporting.

Prepared and reviewed GM Regulatory Reporting (GMR2) generated site environmental reports.

Maintained knowledge of the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure regulatory compliance.

Worked with site leadership to establish environmental business goals for the site.

Communicated environmental requirements to site leadership

Resolved environmental issues with internal constituencies and elevate issues to the supervisor level if the issues become problematic and persistent.

Interfaced with other regional members, departments, divisions/groups, suppliers, and/or other customers.

Actively participated in site meetings, where appropriate to support teamwork and compliance.

Where necessary, supervised or guided the activities of hourly employees in environmental operations.

Trained hourly personnel.

Gathered data, analyzed, interpreted, and prepared technical reports for site leadership.

Exchanged information with others within the plant staff, Global Scrap, GM Engineering, and other GM locations.

Assisted the Plant Environmental Engineer and Resource Manager with GM Audit Services (GMAS and SWPP documents) as required.

Met with site leadership (including Plant Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, FAM, etc.) as often as necessary to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.

Supported and assisted with plant cross-functional activities to ensure achievement of common goals and objectives.

Supported the site's Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain ISO 14001 conformance.

Maintained Environmental Calendar to ensure timely conformance with site environmental requirements.

Initiated and implemented cost controls, and drive cost savings initiatives.

Conducted oversight of contracted services and validated services to contract provisions.

Performed layered audits regularly

Identified and promoted actions to achieve GM Sustainability Goals and Targets

Delivered results:

Streamlined site processes by developing numerous task instruction sheets

Developed best practice procedures for the collection, transport, and disposal of Plant by-products

Assisted in establishing best practice procedure for Plant asset management by working closely with Plant Asset Team

Reduced Plant waste and increased process efficiency by training, and communication with cross-functional groups and Plant Management

Helped Plant maintain zero landfill status

Ensured tasks were performed in accordance with environmental, health, and safety rules/regulations; coordinated collection, segregation, and storage of scrap metal by-products prior to disposal

Consolidated scrap collection, separation, and disposal process and reduced occurrence of contamination via development of procedures

Supported zero landfill goal; arranged scheduling, loading, and transportation of recovered scrap metal by-product material shipments

Conducted inventory control; tracked part numbers/quantities, ensured scrap contracts were in place and current, and prepared/submitted shipment paperwork to GM Corporate Brokering and Containerization Group

Volunteered for Toledo environmental/conservation programs, helped with recycling and pollution prevention initiatives, and contributed to organizing environmental displays and outreach activities

Developed metrics, tracked performance, and assured regulatory compliance via GM Business Plan Deployment (BPD) reporting process

**Additional experience as a Hydrogeologist/Geotechnical Engineer**

Education and Credentials

MS Candidate Environmental Geology University of Toledo – Toledo, OH (39 graduate credit hours completed)

Bachelor of Science in Geology with a Minor in Chemistry Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI

Certifications: DOT 49 CFR 172.704, HAZWOPER (initial 40 Hour and 29 CFR 1910.120 annual refresher training), EPA Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Certification, Hazard Communication Certification, NPDES Certification, ISO 14001 Trained, ISO 9001 Trained

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, COMMWIP Training, Sustainable Lean Manufacturing Training

Languages: Basic French and Spanish

Volunteering: Judge for the National Science Day (University of Toledo), Volunteer for Annual General Motors, Earth Day Activities, Volunteer for General Motors Women's Group Charity Events, Cub Scout Volunteer Teacher

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