Manager Engineer

Charles Rogers

Winona, MS

**********@*****.*** - 601-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Safety and Health Engineer II

Nissan North America - Canton, MS - November 2013 to Present

Accomplishments

Responsible for 1200 employees in Trim and Chassis and Product Quality areas. Reduced the injuries in

the areas by approximately 40%. Designed as part of a cross-functional team a series of Chassis Limos that

reduced potential for injuries and increased production. Led a project to pre-qualify contractors performing

shutdown and weekend work to reduce the liability to the company using a third part vendor.

EHS Director

Baxter Healthcare - Marion, NC - December 2012 to August 2013

Accomplishments

Ensured facility compliance with all corporate and government EHS regulations, including maintaining ISO

14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification for the largest manufacturing facility within the company. Provided

strategic planning and direction for achieving and maintaining a World-Class EHS culture by leading the

development, implementation and evaluation of all EHS programs and policies in the facility and applying Lean

principles. Managed the EHS budget and staff consisting of an EHS Associate, an EHS Representative, an

Environmental Engineer and three Occupational Health Nurses. Participated as part of the Senior Leadership

Team. Achieved 4,000,000 man-hours without a lost-time injury.

Complex EHS Manager

Tyson Foods - Carthage, MS - November 2010 to November 2012

Accomplishments

Managed Environmental and Safety Programs for the complex which has approximately 2,300 team members

to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local environmental and safety laws and regulations by

conducting, coordinating, and recordkeeping of training in applicable topics.

Environmental duties included NPDES permitted discharges of wastewater and storm water for a full treatment

system. Other duties include, management of spills and the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures

plan, universal, non-hazardous, and hazardous wastes, implementation of pollution prevention activities,

management of all community right-to-know programs, including Toxic Release Inventory Form R and Form

A, Tier II, and Risk Management Plans, Clean Air Act issues, overseeing water conservation and recycling

efforts, auditing of all environmental programs, and performing other duties as the need arises. The facility has

maintained the program with zero Notices of Violation.

Safety duties include coordinating disaster recovery and contingency plans for all operations within

the complex, auditing of all safety programs, implementation of strategies for accident prevention and

Worker’s Compensation cost management, and maintenance of safety-related programs, including instructor

certification. Other duties include developing training materials and conducting supervisor training and

safety programs, coordinating and conducting annual fire, weather, and chemical spill drills, ensuring proper

completion of incident investigations, ensuring the completion of ergonomic programs, ensuring compliance

with NFPA 101 and 70E, responding to OSHA complaints and inspections, performing asbestos inspections,

facility’s on-site transportation program, manage the emergency response team and ensuring compliance with

Process Safety Management program, contractor safety. The safety program was successful in lowering the

injury rate by 30% and the severity rate by 40% with zero OSHA violations.

Safety Health and Training Manager

Resolute Forest Products - Grenada, MS - July 2008 to July 2010

Accomplishments

Increased safety commitment by developing an advocate task system that allowed every employee to be

involved in safety. Developed a Safety Council to increase involvement of the hourly employees. Received

the Director’s Award for achieving 250,000 hours without a recordable injury. Reduced the recordable rate by

74%. Managed the Emergency Response Team. Handled budgeting and purchasing for the safety department.

Corporate Safety Auditor. Responsible for the Safety and Health Management System.

EHS and Training Manager

Anel Industries - Winona, MS - October 2005 to July 2008

Accomplishments

Safety, Health, Environmental, and Training Coordinator

Reduced workers’ compensation cost by 93% saving over $400,000 per year. Led the company to records in

man-hours without a lost time injury and man-hours without a recordable injury.

Reduced emissions by 50% from painting operations. The company was able to switch from a required Title

V air permit to a synthetic minor air permit saving the company several thousands of dollars per year. Wasted

material was reduced by 33% by changing process and saving over $20,000 per year with a payback of 3

months.

Trained all employees in safety, basic and advanced blueprint reading, precision measurement, and ISO 9000

standards (Quality Control) and lean manufacturing. ISO 9000 Auditor

Developed a welder training program that received an international award (American Society for Training and

Development BEST 2007).

Regional EHS Manager

Hanson Building Products - Memphis, TN - May 2003 to October 2005

Accomplishments

Managed all environmental matters for 800 employees at 42 locations in seven states. Responsible for

compliance and permitting for air, NPDES, industrial process water, industrial wastewater, RCRA and solid

wastes. Handled reporting requirements for various permits including Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory and

Biennial Waste Reports. Developed SPCC and SWPPP plans for all facilities. Performed environmental

compliance audits for all facilities. Trained plant and regional personnel regarding environmental compliance.

Performed industrial hygiene sampling for noise, dust and welding fume exposure. Performed safety audits for

all facilities. Trained plant and regional personnel in lock out/tag out policies, industrial powered truck use, and

proper crane safety. Responsible for worker's compensation, and accident investigations. Actively involved in

acquisitions of 19 plants by performing due diligence for safety and environmental compliance.

Environmental Engineer II

MS Department of Environmental Quality - Jackson, MS - November 1992 to September 2002

Accomplishments

Assisted in administration of the Household Hazardous Waste program by coordinating with multiple

contractors for each site, meeting with local government officials in planning the events and interacted with the

public in providing information about the program. Worked with various contractors that provided the Annual

Reporting Software, the various generators who were required to report and coordinated with the EPA to

provide the information for the Biennial Reporting Software. Handled permitting, compliance and enforcement

for treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs) in the state of Mississippi. Permitted solid waste municipal

landfills and other types of solid waste disposal facilities. Certified Hazardous Material Technician and assisted

Emergency Response in Hazardous Material incidents.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

University of Mississippi - Jackson, MS

1993 to 1996

Master of Business Administration in Finance

University of Mississippi - University, MS

1990 to 1992

Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering

University of Mississippi - University, MS

1984 to 1990

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)

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