Safety Health Environmental Management Manager

ROBY N B E L O T E

PO Box **** Phone: 478-***-****

Dublin, GA 31040 Email: ***********@*******.***

SAFETY HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL ( E HS) M A N A G E M E N T E X P E R T

Accomplished Environmental, Health & Safety professional with over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing

and EHS management. Proven record of success using Behavior Based Safety, Metrics, Root Cause Analysis and a hands-

on, front line management style. Excellent relationship builder with success forming strong, sustainable relationships and

securing consensus among cross- functional teams, driving change initiatives, and implementing EHS strategies. Background

i n multi-unit direction and leadership. Capable communicator and negotiator with excellent interpersonal

skills and problem solving ability. OSHA and DOT/RCRA HAZMAT certified.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EHS Management Systems, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management & Ranking,

EHS Measures & Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Machine Guarding, LOTO,

EHS Compliance & Management Systems Auditor, Contractor Safety, IncidenT & Root Cause Analysis, EHS Benchmarking, Job Safety Analysis, Project Management, Industrial or Manufacturing Safety,

Team Leadership, EHS Training & Development, Risk Assessments,

ISO 14001, Multi-Unit Management, Worker’s Compensation,

OHSAS 18001, VPP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONDI BAGS USA (formerly Graphic Packaging International), Eastman, GA 2012 – Present

Safety Health & Environmental Manager (Regional EHS Manager / Site EHS Manager)

REGIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dual role as both Regional and local Site EHS manager for this global leader in consumer packaging.

Directs EHS activities in multiple facilities.

Serves as the primary regional EHS resource providing support for local, site coordinators to assure compliance with internal and external requirements.

Develops, deploys, and continuously improves EHS management systems across region in compliance with corporate leadership.

Contributes directly to planning, development, tracking, safety training, inspection, and auditing of

EHS activities.

Produces periodic summary reports and analysis on EHS activities, performance metrics, and results for designated manufacturing facilities.

SITE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Manages 300+ team members at this flexible packaging manufacturing site in Eastman, GA which converts paper, plastic film and adhesives into finished consumer packaging products.

Facilitates safety & health programs and plant environmental compliance programs in support of companywide guidelines, standards, and applicable governmental regulations.

Provides on-site guidance, direction, and leadership in all areas of plant EHS management, regulatory compliance, company culture, safety tracking and t raining, job hazard assessment, engineering controls,case management, safety and environmental audits, risk assessment, and reporting.

Driving the OSHAS 18001 implementation process for the Eastman facility.

Provides support and guidance to the Production Leadership Team on scheduled shutdowns and equipment changeovers, as well as Project Managers on Capital Projects.

Evaluates, revises, and establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics for site performance assessment in accordance with company and industry best-in-class performance.

Develops and implements environmental programs and training to assure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and in support of corporate environmental guidelines.

Manages all aspects of environmental regulatory compliance, including Clean Air Act, Wastewater, RCRA hazardous waste; NPDES storm water, ground water, as well as hazardous materials and waste management.

Serves as member of HACCAP Team and Quality Committee in this AIB certified facility.

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Key Accomplishments:

Effectively implemented a structured safety management system to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce company risk.

Reduction in OSHA injury rates by 25%, worker’s compensation costs by 20% and lost-time injuries by 100% (zero lost-time injuries in 2014).

Achieved 1M man-hours without lost-time incident and 250K work hours without recordable incident through implementation of safety management system.

Successfully spearheaded and deployed ergonomic stretching program, contractor safety management program, management of change program, and permitting program for high-risk tasks.

Increased efficiency and cost savings for facility by conducting safety lean events.

Effectively changed the existing safety culture in the organization through the establishment of safety committees and behavior based safety system.

Chaired and led the facility’s Committee completing a number of projects including the safety calendar contest, safety banner contest, bump cap initiative, the Health & Wellness Fair and ergonomic improvements to the compactor line. The committee, under my leadership, championed many safety lean projects including color coding cylinder lift pins on the presses, painting the area around the tracks that carry sleeve and stock rolls to the stands with high visibility yellow paint, and defining an area behind the

sewing lines for the lift drivers to place the pallets.

Effectively managed contractor safety with over 30,000 contractor hours worked in 2014 without incident.

Received President’s 2013 Award for outstanding Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout and continuous improvement in areas of safety excellence, growth, culture, and core values.

Managed all EHS projects through all stages to ensure timely and successful completion of objectives.

Major projects completed last year included $450K Machine Guarding Project, 1.2 M Roofing Project and Major Upgrades to the Waste Water Treatment System

Increased regulatory compliance by correcting and improving Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by designing BMPs

to reduce pollutants.

Decreased chemical costs and waste management costs by 25% for waste water management by swapping chemistry from caustics to clay flocculants.

Led gap analysis at various facilities to identify high-risk opportunities and develop corrective action plans, resulting in increased regulatory compliance.

SOUTHERN FOOD SERVICES, DUBL IN, GA 2005 – 2011

Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Established and managed EHS functions for multisite restaurant franchise to ensure regulatory compliance.

Oversaw all aspects of worker’s compensation program.

Key Accomplishments:

Made significant contributions in areas of task hazard analysis, hazard recognition and elimination, training, continuous improvement, safety inspections, and ergonomic programs.

Planned, implemented, monitored, and reviewed protective and preventive measures to minimize operational losses, health & safety issues, and reduce accidents and injuries.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, DUBLIN, GA 1997 – 2004

Environment, Health & Safety Engineer

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Directed and maintained EHS functions for 500-person global provider of industrial automation and software solutions.

The Dublin facility manufactured Allen Bradley PLC’s for the automotive industry, one of the first and largest industries to incorporate PLC’s to meet manufacturing and productivity needs.

Responsible for ensuring the facilities compliance with regulatory legislation, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Maintained all regulatory and company-required environmental, health and safety training. In turn, provided and monitored all environmental and safety training for facility personnel.

Conducted EHS compliance audits and EHS management systems audits both internal and external.

Conducted annual reviews of the EMS with the facility management team.

Manage all aspects of environmental regulatory compliance, including Clean Air Act, Wastewater,RCRA hazardous waste; NPDES storm water, ground water, as well as hazardous materials management.

Responsible for Worker’s Compensation case management and Return to Work Program.

Established and led the facility Safety Committee, developing employee awareness and participation.

Implemented successful OSHA safety programs, improving employee awareness and reduction of workplace recordable injury rate.

Conducted worksite analysis to identify workplace hazards, with an intensive focus in the area of Ergonomics.

Developed and implemented a mandatory plant-wide stretching program.

Implemented a Management of Change program to evaluate new processes, equipment, programs, etc.before coming into production in order to identify regulatory requirements, challenges and timely resolutions.

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Conducted PPE Analysis and procured necessary equipment for employees.

Responsible for facility’s Occupational Health Programs serving as the technical expert with the responsibility to ensure the implementation and documentation of the industrial hygiene programs.

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented OSHA’s safety management system, the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at the Dublin facility, earning VPP Star Recognition and world-class recordable rate of 0.53 < 1.0.

Led Dublin facility through ISO 14001 certification process, earning distinction of becoming first plant in Georgia and second plant companywide to earn 14001 certification.

FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC., DUBLIN, GA 1994 – 1996

Designer & Supervisor

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA),

REGION IV, OFFICE OF POLLUTION, A TLANTA, GA 1991 – 1993

Science Advisory Staff Member

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

DOT/RCRA HAZMAT Management Certification

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