Manager ISO Management Systems
Resume:
BRENT BACKUS
Waddell, AZ 85355
Cell: 623-***-**** *****.******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly qualified EHS and Quality Manager with extensive experience in Fortune 500 manufacturing environments. Specialist in assisting companies regarding ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification. Known for designing and implementing compliance programs and training auditors. Skilled in training client staff to understand and implement environmental, health and safety processes. Recognized by Ford Motor Company, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Case/Holland and other companies for outstanding service and improving manufacturing processes.
CERTIFICATIONS
Exemplar Global Lead EMS and Lead OHSAS Auditor
OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management System Solutions, LLC 2016
Principal
Contract auditor and consultant for ISO standards. Lead audit teams to conduct audits at client facilities in North America. Audits performed include ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. SGS, Rutherford, NJ 2013- 2016
Lead Auditor
Lead audit teams to conduct audits at client facilities in North America. Audits performed include ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
LINCOLN LUBRICATION BUSINESS UNIT, SKF, St. Louis, MO 2012-2013 EHS Business Unit Manager
Lead the EHS Management System for the LBU worldwide.
Develop site EHS procedures to conform to SKF EHS manual.
Conduct training on management systems and lead audit teams.
Review sites EHS metrics and report to upper management.
Communicate best practices to LBU.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
( Continued)
CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, Wichita, KS 2010- 2012
Corporate EHS Management Facilitator
Lead the EHS Management System development and implementation for 5 business units.
Recommend options for improving processes.
Maintain internal audit system and lead audit teams.
Coordinate with PSM staff in relation to EHMS-Ammonia Systems
Communicate and share best practices to all facilities to ensure continual improvement.
Coordinate audits with third party registrar
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, LLC, Reno, NV 2008-2010 Principal
Manage and coordinate multiple accounts and provide consultative services regarding Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).
Conduct ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 audits in behalf of U.S. registrars in North America.
Direct audit teams and conduct auditor training.
Recommend options for improving processes.
Coordinate meetings, audit processes and training. HSNA, Greenwood, CO 2007-2008
Corporate Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Manager
Developed corporate safety and quality audit program for HSNA service centers in North America.
Reviewed current status of EHS/Quality activities of the organization and identified gaps.
Developed action plan to close gaps in EHS/Quality activities with a goal of conformance.
Created program for conducting JSAs (Job Safety Analyses) for service centers.
Initiated Learning Management System (LMS) for EHS; evaluated and selected vendor for EHS training videos to be uploaded on LMS.
Managed regional and site EHS/Quality coordinators and liaised with regulatory agencies. PLACER COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT 2005-2007 Air Quality Specialist
Reviewed development projects to determine air quality impacts and made recommendations to mitigate anticipated air quality issues. Served as member of the Placer County Environmental Review Committee.
AUDITOR / INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT 1996-2005
Lead ISO Auditor
Conducted ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 audits.
Created and conducted training and seminars.
Improved processes and procedures and raised awareness among hourly and salaried employees. Certification Bodies:
TUV Rhineland of North America: Program manager for ISO 14001. Responsible for development and accreditation of TUV’s ISO 14001 program. Conducted internal and external training seminars on ISO 14001. Conducted ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 audits of client facilities in North America.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
( Continued)
Other U.S. Registrars: Worked initially as a full-time employee and then as a contractor with Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and SGS International Certification Services, Inc. Clients: Coordinated / collaborated with numerous clients at different levels of service regarding certification: Bunzl Extrusion, Mann & Hummel, Loctite Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor, Dana Corporation, Visteon, Ford Motor Company, Motorola and Panasonic. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TapRoot Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course, Certificate of Training, Indianapolis, IN
AVETA BUSINESS I NSTITUTE, S i x S i gma Green Belt Certificate U.C. DAVIS, Health and Safety Certificate Program, Davis, CA SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Shippensburg, PA Master of Science in Geoenvironmental Science
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, California, PA Bachelor of Arts in Physical Geography and Earth Science PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
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