Safety Health

Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Executive

Strong Leadership skills and Experience in Production, Budget, Loss

Prevention, Shipping & Receiving Management

25+ year background in Corporate Safety, providing practical solutions that

help companies

REDUCE COSTS and INCREASE RETURN ON INVESTMENT, while PROTECTING WORKERS

SAFETY

and ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE. Experience spans diverse business environments:

Tyson Foods, Inc.,

Coca Cola North America, Eutaw Construction (Wal-Mart Distribution

Centers), and Safetech Services.

PIVOTAL SKILLS

Program / System Design and Risk Management

Implementation

Compliance and Reporting Program Design and Implementation

Team Leadership and Development Standard Operating Procedures

Development

Evaluating Performance Metrics and Multi-Million Dollar Budget

Outcomes Management

Emergency Response Executive Communications

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION

Resourceful, analytical, and collaborative thought leader, with extensive

knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards for general industry and

construction, including OHSA, EPA, DOT and NFPA. Serve as subject matter

expert, providing technical expertise to department and site managers in a

wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines. Catalyst in

driving positive organizational change, particularly within a culture

resistant to change.

KEY BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES

Proven ability to: (1) Develop, implement and monitor Safety, Health and

Environmental programs and ensure compliance with all relevant laws,

regulations and guidelines; (2) Identify and correct potential safety and

health hazards and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures

and operating equipment to minimize risk; (3) Direct, motivate and inspire

a team of professionals and specialists - across multiple facilities -

building a culture focused on creating safer and healthier ways of working.

OTHER WORK HISTORY BENEFITS

Forklift trainer 20 + years, inventory audit and loss investigation (Tyson

Foods), Production Management, Injection Molding, Automated Welding,

Extrusion and much more, (Trilogy Communications &Tyson foods), Shipping

and Receiving Supervision and Management (Tyson Foods 4 years)

Employment History

QHSE Manager

XTREME DRILLING AND COIL SERVICES 2013 to Present

XTD2 and XTD3 are rated as the number 1 oil rigs in the world, for

Productivity, Efficiency,

Safety and Environmental compliance.

Corporate Manager of Occupational Safety and Health

2011 to 2013

KDM POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION LLC, Gilbert, LA

Specializing in powerline and electrical substation construction and

maintenance.

Corporate Manager of Occupational Safety and Health

2006 to 2011

GULF STATES CANNERS, COKE USA / CCE BOTTLERS, Clinton, MS

$86M bottled and canned soft drinks and carbonated waters manufacturer.

District Sales Management - Automotive Parts Division

2004 to 2006

SUNBELT MARKETING (division of N.A. Williams Company Inc.), Atlanta, GA

One of the largest manufacturers' representatives of NAPA auto parts in the

US.

Corporate Director of Occupational Safety & Health, Loss Control / Risk

Management 2002 to 2004

EUTAW CONSTRUCTION, Aberdeen, MS

$77M heavy construction contractor.

President 1997 to 2002

SAFETECH SERVICES, INC. / OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAINERS, Brandon, MS

Drug-testing and pre-employment health screening, OSHA and Environmental

consulting firm.

Corporate (Regional) Safety Director

1983 to 1997

TYSON FOODS, INC., Jackson, MS

$26B processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork.

Consistent Track Record of Performance Milestones

2013 to present:

Implement and Monitor Production, Safety, Health and Environmental

performance and ensure compliance

with all relevant laws, regulations and guidelines; Identify and

correct potential safety and health hazards and

recommend improvements in production processes. Help engineering

design, procedures and operating

equipment to minimize risk; Direct, motivate and inspire a team of

professionals and specialists - across

multiple departments and areas - creating an atmosphere focused on

productivity, efficiency and

accountability while continuing to stay focused on safer and

healthier ways of working.

2011 to 2013:

. Implemented an effective Safety and Health Management System at KDM

Powerline Construction LLC spanning multiple divisions. Significantly

reduced injuries and costs associated with workers' compensation payments

and lost productivity, reducing DART rates from above national average to

below national average. Built a team of Safety and Health Specialists

within each organization, focused on investigating, assessing, educating,

and providing technical assistance and outreach to the workforce.

Additionally, introduced a Health and Safety incentive program and

disciplined standard metrics to promote employee compliance.

2006 to 2011:

. Orchestrated turnaround of a co-op operation for Coca Cola North America,

creating best practices procedures and consistent standards. Reduced

incident rates from average of 4-5 per day to 1 or less annually, and

achieved ISO 9000 certification. Initiated multiple Committees to engage

employees, identifying clear and sensible priorities and emphasizing

interaction with management and labor to encourage achievement of Safety

and Health goals. Demonstrated a management style that promoted

cooperation, empowerment and innovation, as well as the ability to deal

calmly with others in stressful situations. Furthermore, prepared the

facility for OSHA Audit, resulting in 100% compliance and no citations,

as well as facility recommendation for VPP status.

2004 to 2006:

. Developed and executed an aggressive sales strategy for Sunbelt

Marketing, expanding the company's market footprint, and increasing

revenue and profitability. Led all aspects of sales for a territory with

107 locations, representing 10 major product lines. Accomplished

substantial success, in spite of taking on a role outside of career

expertise. Recognized as Sales Rep of the Year in 2004 and overall

Southeastern Rep of the Year in 2005. Demonstrated the ability to act as

a consultative partner to high-level decision-makers, identifying new

opportunities, facilitating the sales cycle, and delivering account

satisfaction.

2002 to 2004:

. Directed overall Safety on major construction projects (primarily 2+

million sq. ft. Wal-Mart Distribution Centers) for Eutaw Construction.

Established and rolled-out employee Safety programs, policies, and

preventive strategies, conducting onsite Safety assessments and

pinpointing root causes of accidents and other losses. Dramatically

reduced reportable accident and incident rates, developing a fully

qualified workforce and implementing site specific induction processes.

Served as company interface between Owner-Subcontractors-Regulatory

Agencies-Eutaw Construction, building team morale and acceptance of

Safety and Health best practices to ensure regulatory compliance and

facilitate positive change.

1997 to 2002:

. Led start up of Safetech Services, Inc., a consulting company providing

Drug Testing and pre-employment Health screening, OSHA and Environmental

compliance strategies, and subsidiary Occupational Training division.

Served as a subject matter expert to multiple clients, including Georgia

Pacific - established VPP programs, improved the quality of and ensured

effective execution of Safety and Environmental management processes,

increasing overall performance and compliance with regulations and

standards.

1983 to 1997:

. Key driver in coordinating Company Ergonomics program for Tyson Foods,

Inc., conducting ergonomic evaluation and job assessments and adopting

ergonomic standards across 16 facilities with an average of 1200 to 1700

employees at each location. Worked as part of an expert team in

implementing comprehensive Safety programs, substantially diminishing

repetitive motion injuries and achieving above average performance for 3

consecutive years. Positioned Tyson Foods as a VPP candidate and winner

of a National Award as the most proficient company in Ergonomic

Standards. In addition, implemented bilingual (English/Spanish) employee

policies and new hire orientation procedures.

Earlier Career Firefighter, National Registered Emergency Medical

Technician

City of Pearl Fire Department, Pearl, MS (1980-1983)

Education OTI - 500 Construction, Georgia Tech University (since

2004)

OTI - 501 General Industry, Georgia Tech University (since

1995)

OSHA - 30

OSHA - 10

OSHA VPP STAR PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

Good working Relationship with OSHA Compliance Officers and

Administrators

Tech Program, Hinds Community College/EMT

City of Pearl Fire Department

Fire Fighter I and II (for Professional Fire Fighters),

Mississippi State Fire Academy

Arson Investigation / Criminal Prosecution, National Fire

Academy

Emergency Medical Technician, Hinds Nursing Allied Training

Center

Emergency Medical Response, University of Mississippi

Medical Center

Bomb Squad, Certified

Certification Numerous ongoing Environmental, Health and Safety

Certifications including: OSHA; Ergonomics Loss Prevention

and Engineering; Hazardous Materials; Fire Force and

Prevention; Quality Assurance; Electrical Safe Work

Practices; Waste Management; and more!

Instructor / Trainer Completed multiple Instructor and Trainer

Certifications including: Ergonomics Instructor Trainer;

Confined Space Trainer, Instructor; Hazmat Trainer

Instructor; Respiratory Protection Instructor; and Fire

Force Instructor. And More!

Additional Served as Federal Outreach Trainer for the United States

Department of Labor, including Train the Trainer for

Construction and Train the Trainer for General Industry.

Served as Trainer Instructor for OSHA's VPP Star Programs for Georgia

Pacific across multiple Mississippi and Georgia locations.

Complete portfolio available

Joe Biard

Brandon, MS . 601-***-**** . *********@*****.***

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