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Senior Manager EHS, Risk

Location:
Greenville, NC
Posted:
August 16, 2019

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STEVEN M. PROSSER

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Greenville, North Carolina 27858 Personal Email: *********@*******.*** SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT

Corporate Management and Administration, Pharmaceutical Management, Human Resources Management and Training Specialist, Environmental, Health and Safety Management, Security Management, Workers Compensation Management, Food Production and Logistics, Industrial Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Plant Operation Manufacturing, Construction Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics Warehousing and Storage Management, Transportation/Rail/Truck Transportation, Automotive Safety Management, Food Health & Sanitation Inspector/Environmental & Safety Auditing Inspector, Instructor Of OSHA, MSHA, Radiation Waste and Haz-Waste, Air Permitting, EPA Compliance, Public and Private Companies/Fortune 50 And 500 International Companies/Global Influence/High Growth and Established Companies

Summary:

• World Class Leadership in Risk/Environmental Safety and Health Programs. Develop multi- level communication from plant/shop floor personnel to executive management.

• Global/National responsibility of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) processes. This includes the administration of EHS Policies, EHS Assurance, EHS Risk Management and EHS programs.

• Development of strategies to align all locations to include Distribution Centers and Manufacturing sites. Coordinate efforts and provide direction for the implementation of key initiatives to ensure regulatory and internal best practice requirements across all locations.

• Leading the strategy for company-wide leadership and management of the EHS&S policies, procedures and operational guidance that will enable a culture of workforce behaviors directed towards safety, industrial wellness and health, incident and accident prevention, regulatory compliance, environmental management and performance outcomes that engage the connection of the workforce to the Company and its culture.

• Corporate Sustainability lead responsible for driving Sustainability strategy, practice and reporting across the Global Supply Chain. Leader of EHS&S is a key member in the organization for developing and implementing strategies consistent with and furthering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals and initiatives

• Leader of Global/National Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability will provide expertise and leadership that will engage the Operational leaders in driving the culture of safety, compliance and sustainability throughout the organization. A culture that keeps our employee safe, protects the loss exposure of the company, and is focused on compliance with applicable government regulations and internal standards and values, as well as a building a world class Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. CAREER MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in New York City, with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut. It is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its shares have been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 2004. Pfizer ranked No. 57 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. Pfizer Corporation, Mooresville and Cary, NC August 2019 – Present UFC Technology, Schaumburg, Illinois

Sr. Manager of Environmental Health Safety Security Risk - interim Responsibilities: Delivering the Guiding Principles

• Leads and actively engage and visibly demonstrate commitment to Incident and Injury Free culture at Pfizer.

• Support a safe workplace through effective risk management to identify and control all hazards to an acceptable level.

• Implementing Corporate Safety Standards for Pfizer buildings, laboratories and offices.

• Conducting an Injury Free program to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Assists with the implementation of two environmental health and safety programs in two Research and Development locations (Morrisville NC & Chapel Hill NC).

• Monitors, collects, and reports site EHS performance (accident, illness, injury rates and man hours) monthly in a standardized reporting format.

• Tracks EHS compliance items in existing software tools. Creates new programs, or implements existing programs and procedures, to meet EHS regulatory and guideline requirements, as requested. Support Facilities Safety Team with compliance verification inspections in construction and MRO.

• Inspects job sites on a regular basis to confirm safety regulations are met.

• Monitors progress towards site EHS goals and delivers site contractor EHS training, as requested.

• Assists Pfizer EHS staff with investigations of significant construction related EHS incidents, as requested.

• Prepares internal and external written communications as requested. Works with the other members of the Site, Global and Corporate EHS team, as assigned. ESSM LLC. was an American LLC., headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina. It is a privately held consultant companies.

ESSM, LLC, Greenville, NC November 2018 – August 2019 Business/Human Resources/EHS/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in Risk, Human Resources, Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Management Auditing & Consulting Group working companies across the United States.

• The company provides support in production, logistics and warehousing, industrial manufacturing, human resources management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, plant operation manufacturing.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland. The company was founded in 1917 and has been publicly traded on the NYSE since December 9, 1964. The firm is one of the largest companies in the world in motion control technologies, including aerospace, climate control, electromechanical, filtration, fluid and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, and sealing and shielding. Parker Hannifin, Clarcor Plant, NC June 2017 – November 2018 Environmental Health Safety Security/Workers Compensation Manager Responsibilities:

• Served as Plant EHS and added support as a Safety Culture Change Specialist at Parker Hannifin/Clarcor Corporation.

• The Environmental, Health, Safety Specialist position is responsible for all activities related to environmental, occupational safety and health program development, permitting and compliance for the facility.

Aramark Corporation, known commonly as Aramark, is an American food service, facilities, and uniform services provider to clients in areas including education, healthcare, business, corrections, and leisure. It operates in North America and an additional 20 countries, including United Kingdom, Germany, Philippines, South Korea, Chile, Ireland and Spain. Aramark/Amtrak, Philadelphia, PA April 2011 – December 2016

(US) Safety, Food and Workers Compensation Safety Director Responsibilities:

• Provided day to day oversight of national, regional, district and field operations for the United States as it relates to control of food quality, injury prevention, safety and inspections.

• Regulatory EHS compliance, truck and transportation, liability programs and claims management at every commissary and warehouse across the US Amtrak- North American Business Unit.

• Implemented training, rules, and safety and operational training goals, and develop and deliver national training programs.

• Lead the evolution of the company's safety culture by ensuring rail safety training and programs align with the company's mission, vision and goals.

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DSM is a Dutch multinational active in the fields of health, nutrition and materials. Headquartered in Heerlen, at the end of 2017 DSM employed 21,054 people in around 50 countries and posted net sales of €8.632 billion.

DSM Pharmaceutical, Greenville, NC March 2010 – April 2011 HR/EHS Services – Human Resources II/Safety Engineer II/Industrial Hygienist Responsibilities:

• Creation and management of special projects as assigned by the Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental Director.

• Position combined the job positions of Safety Manager, Industrial Hygienist Position and Human Resources Support.

NOMACO is a leader in the design and extrusion of custom engineered foam products and components for a wide range of markets including construction, home furnishings, packaging, fitness & recreation and more.

The company specialize in foam material development and customizing formulations of polyethylene, polypropylene, proprietary blends and hybrid materials. Explore our site to learn more about our capabilities.

Noel Group, LLC, Zebulon, NC February 2008 – June 2010 Corporate EHS/HR/ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Responsibilities:

• Involved in the management and improvement of safety and environmental programs, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

• Provided day to day oversight of the operations of three manufacturing facilities as it related to the control of injury prevention, safety, regulatory compliance, liability programs and claims management, environmental systems, and continuous emission monitoring systems

(CEMS), the sample and transportation of isobutene finished products.

• Managed all technical requirements and approved analytical techniques for continuous emission monitoring systems found in 40 CFR (Protection of the Environment) part 60 and 40 CFR part 75.

• Development of shipping plans based on the USEPA's regulatory authority in 40 CFR, sampling and monitoring of shipment capabilities as it pertains to the CEMS of isobutene gas in truck shipments.

• Managed all special waste which a direct result of the industrial process was or from the removal of contaminants(s) from the air, water or land.

• Responsible for the management of any solid waste from a non-residential source which included, but not limited to, any of the following: industrial process waste; pollution control residues; sludge, residue, debris, and articles from the cleanup of a spill or release of materials as defined in Part 40 CFR regulations.

• Involved in the administration of health, safety, and transportation programs.

• Reported to the Vice President of HR with responsibility over Environmental, Health, Safety.

Howard Sheppard Incorporated is one of the oldest and largest motor carriers in the United States. It is a family-owned corporation that staffs more than 400 employees and has a fleet of trucks that handles crude ores, liquid, dry bulk, and packaged and containerized freight. Howard Sheppard Incorporated, Sandersville, GA March 2005 – October 2007 Corporate Director of Safety, Health and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Provided "expert leadership" in the implementation, creation and installation of the company’s first "Safety Program". Howard Sheppard Inc. is a transportation, warehouse and logistics expert. In addition to serving the Southeast, did haul kaolin (liquid, dry, and bagged) products, sodium silicate, chemicals, concrete beams/pilings, and dry van freight to all 48 states.

• Involved in the planning, development, and implementation of the first safety, health and environmental department for the company.

• Oversaw the development of all EHS Programs for 6 Trucking Companies and the 37 open- pit mine operations which supplied equipment for mining of kaolin material.

• Directed the environmental, health and safety responsibilities for the 423 full time associates, 127 owner operator fleet drivers and office staff.

• Provided support and leadership to the various tiers of the company.

• Involved in the management of overall mining/milling and manufacturing operations as it pertained to safety, along with the development and implementation of MSHA Part 46 and 48 along with OSHA Programs.

• Frequently interfaced with other Department Vice Presidents, Hauling Company Managers, Mining Field Managers, and Maintenance Managers and provided direction and support to their departments regarding safety standards.

• Reported to the CEO and President of the company and with seven direct reports who were Safety Managers, Safety Trainers, Safety Coordinators and Mining and Highway Monitors. Waste Management, Inc. is an American waste management, comprehensive waste, and environmental services company in North America. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered in the First City Tower in Houston, Texas. Waste Management Incorporated, Elgin, SC June 2001 – March 2005 Market Area Health & Safety/Workers Compensation Manager Responsibilities:

• Led the team across three states, directing of the health and safety of 23 Hauling Companies, 8 Landfills, 10Transfer Stations, and 22 Recycle Centers. Primary ongoing objectives were to manage the safety programs and compliance at multiple sites, complying with State and Federal programs.

• This Market Area Territory responsibility covered Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia locations.

• Promoted from a Division Health and Safety Manager in 2001 to a Market Area Health and Safety Manager in 2002.

• Supported the initiatives in the development of the program called Mission2Zero, which was World Class Safety Program.

• Created a robust 80-hour safety training program for drivers, landfill employees and maintenance technicians.

• Led the great corporate success in the areas reducing incidents over 60% and later implementation of the OSHA Program and the STAR Teams throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia.

• Directed oversight of the safety program with dotted line responsibility of 22 Managers, 26 Route Managers, and 11 Site Managers and in the implementation of yearly, monthly and daily safety functions throughout the Market Area.

• Involved in the administration of corporate health, safety and transportation programs as well as OSHA, MSHA, EPD, DOT, Haz-Mat and compliance.

• Reported to the Southern Regions Market Area Manager with a dotted line to the Safety and Risk VP of Corporate Safety in Houston, Texas.

Unimin Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of global industrial minerals company SCR-Sibelco of Belgium. Unimin operates 44 mining and mineral processing facilities in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Company operates as México and in Canada as Unimin Canada Ltd/Lee. Executive offices are located in New Canaan, Connecticut with technology, analytical and sales service centers situated throughout North America. Unimin has over 2,400 employees located in 19 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Unimin International – New Canaan, Connecticut January 2000 – June 2001 Production/Shipping/Mine Safety Manager – South Carolina Responsibilities:

• Involved in production capability, quality, planning, scheduling, purchasing, organizing, development, and the direction of the overall operations for the plant facility, mine and safety department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility.

• Position directed the activities of 25 direct reports; these reports were mill operators, scale operators, lead persons, lab and safety technicians, and mining and production equipment operators.

• Position effectively lead and managed all safety and production aspects of sand and ground silica operation pit development, quality and control functions.

• Duties included budgeting and cost control, environmental/safety auditing, ensuring compliance with company mandated safety and environmental policies, programs and guidelines as well as regulatory compliance as it pertains to mining.

• Led the facility to a 20 years accident and injury free "no lost time goal" that allowed the facility to be recognized as the "leader in the Corporate’s Safety Program."

• Oversaw the scheduling of train car distribution and placement along with the safe loading of train hopper cars with specialty products.

• Maintained the maintenance program for the company’s private tracks.

• Ensures company rail safety training follows FRA standards and private railroads in new hire orientation.

• Analyzed safety concerns and determines the best solutions for all stakeholders.

• Establish training, rules, and safety and operational training goals and develops and delivers training programs.

• Helped drive the evolution of the company's safety culture by ensuring rail safety training and programs align with the company's mission, vision and goals.

• Objectives included managing overall mining/milling, chemical and manufacturing operations, along with the development and implementation of implementation of Part 46 and managing the production payroll and budgeting process for the production operations.

• Objectives included the management of the overall mining/milling and manufacturing operations as it pertained to safety, along with the development and implementation of MSHA Part 46 and 48 along with OSHA Programs.

• Position reported to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the VP of Corporate Safety and Environmental and has 21 mining production and warehouse reports. Imerys S.A. is a French multinational company which specializes in the production and processing of industrial minerals. It is headquartered in Paris and is a constituent of the CAC Mid 60 index. Imerys has operations in 50 countries and has more than 18,000 employees. It extracts and processes rocks and minerals on behalf of customers in the manufacturing and construction industries.

IMERYS, Sandersville, GA June 1981 – October 1999

Corporate Human Resource and Training Manager

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the planning, scheduling, development and implementation of the overall production management, customer management, heavy equipment management, construction management, safety management, human resource programs with 20 years of hand on experience.

• Cared for 1100 employees at the Middle Georgia Production Operations as a group team member in the role as an administrator, generalist, compensation administration, and benefits administration, management and outsourcing roles in professional and education.

• Directed the Corporate Trainer-The-Trainer Training Certification Program as well.

• Involved in facilitating training courses and driving participation to achieve budget goals, updated current training materials and supplies to reflect changes in laws, company processes & policies, and business needs, assessing company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies suitable training solutions for salaried and hourly associates.

• Developed and implemented effective training materials ensured consistent and effective implementation of learning & development platforms across the organization.

• Partnered with subject matter experts to drive innovative training solutions which impact business metrics and organizational effectiveness, planned and promoted monthly training curriculum based on fiscal year strategy to meet or exceed the budget.

• Managed logistics and communications for each training course by acting as a scheduling facilitator while developing reporting tool to track training metrics and results, evaluated program effectiveness arranging on-the-job training for new hires, evaluation of instructor performance and effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for training improvement, develop testing and evaluation procedures, conduct and arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for team members.

• Identified suitable training solutions for salaried and hourly associates, implemented learning & development platforms across the organization which met all requirement under MSHA Part 46 and 48 along with OSHA Programs.

• Ensures company rail safety training follows FRA standards and private railroads in new hire orientation.

• Worked on 21 key production different operational positions in manufacturing and railroad operations that led to the promotion and creation of a position called Americas Human Resource Training Manager.

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND EDUCATION AND AWARDS

Project Planning and Development Health and Safety Management Multi-Unit Management

Risk Management and Control Customer Relations and Satisfaction Pulse Program

Environmental Management Vendor Sourcing and Supply Facility Management

Team Building Management Transportation Safety Management Lean Manufacturing Management

Chemical Management Construction Management Statistical Management

Loss Prevention Management Policy Management Workers Compensation Management

Air Quality Permitting Hazard and Special Waste Management NFPA Regulations Management

Ergonomic Management PSM Installation Industrial Hygiene Management

DOT Management OSHA Program Management MSHA Program Management

RCRA Program Management FDA Program Management BST Program Management

Kaizen Management 6S Management Program Procedure Writing Management

Security Management ISO9000/18001 Implementation Vehicle Transportation Management

Safety Staff Management SOP Developmental Management Driver Training Course Management

Contract Management Vehicle Tracking Management Advanced Incident Management

Project Management Construction Contractor Management Safety Assessment Audits

Maintenance Management Warehousing Management Fleet Safety Management

Facilitator/Training Management Facility Auditing Management DuPont STOP Program

VPP Program Management Six Sigma Program ISO 14000/180000Environmental

Logistical Management Behavioral Safety Management Safety Risk Management Education and Certifications:

• Liberty University- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Currently Pursuing Minor Health Management

• Liberty University- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Currently Pursuing Minor Human Resources Management

• Warren National University – Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering

• Executive Management Developmental Course – Resource Associates Corporation

• Sandersville Regional Technical Institute - Received forty- five hours of Computer Science Classes at Sandersville Regional Technical Institute in Developmental Program.

• Certified Instructor in Red Cross Courses: Adult CPR; Adult CPR/AED; Child CPR/AED; Infant CPR; First Aid

• Serve-Safe Manager Management Certification – Active Awards and Achievements

• Received a corporate recognition award for substantial cost savings in an engineering project.

• Received a team development award for the creation of a new specialty product in calcinations development.

• Received the ECC International "Grab the Opportunity Award" for “Five Consecutive Years”. This award is given to individuals who incorporate the greatest cost savings and/or financial gain of the year.

• Received 14 Different ECC International Team Leadership Spot Awards.

• Developed the first 5 Year Training Plan for the North American companies.

• Developed two databases for job descriptions and training assessments.

• Received the ECC International "Grab the Opportunity Award" for “Five Consecutive Years”. This award is given to individuals who incorporate the greatest cost savings and/or financial gain of the year.

• Received a corporate recognition award for substantial cost savings in an engineering pipeline project.

• Received a team development award for the creation of a new specialty product in calcinations development.

• Received several ECC International team leadership awards. DSM Pharmaceuticals Accomplishments

• Supported the DSM Pharmaceutical Team as they achieved “Two Million Man- hours “No Lost Time Celebration”.

• Developed 22 Safety Study Developmental Projects that led to the achieving the European Standard Quality Audit.

• Developed a Job Description and Physical Demands Database for the organization. Aramark Corporate Accomplishments

• Employed by Aramark to “kick off” this new position as (US) Regional Safety Director.

• Built a new Safety Program called "Journey2Zero" in 2016 which reduced incident rates to Zero across the United States. This number represents 16 Major Rail/Food Commissaries.

• 48% improvement in OSHA Injury Frequency Rate based on a 5-year period.

• Setup and started the first behavior-based safety process for the company.

• Develop two separate databases for tracking safety contact and observers.

• Recognized by the President of B&I Safety Call and the HR Director for providing support and leadership in new business start-up at Kohl's. Parkers/Clarcor

• Built a new Safety Program called "Zero Incidents" in 2017 which reduced incident rates to Zero across the Plant and Division.



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