Manager Safety

Objective:

To secure a Senior Managerial/Director level position within an established organization where I can utilize my twenty plus years of Human Resources, Safety, Training, Production and Managerial experience to benefit the organization and further my professional growth.

Education/Certifications:

B.A. in Human Resources Admin (Cum Laude), St. Leo University, 1999

A.A. St. Leo University, 1997

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Incident Commander

OSHA 10 Hr Course

OSHA 30 Hr Course

Train the Trainer

Hazwoper

Confined Space Entry, Attendant, Supervisor and Rescue

First Aid/CPR

LEAN Manufacturing

Memberships:

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM)

Detailed employment history:

Safety and Security Manager Bridgewater, VA. (Sept 2012 – Feb 2014)

Responsible for all aspects of general industry safety and physical security concerns for a poultry further processing facility of 600 plus associates. Used forward looking processes to make measurable improvements in the safety process at the facility. Specifically, by implemented the continuous improvement process into safety process, safety blitzes and the DAMIC process, we reduced recordable and first aid accidents across the board at the facility. Additionally, we pioneered a near miss process that is the model for the company. Increased employee involvement through safety roundtables, C.I. status boards, daily huddle meetings and a monthly safety newsletter. Restructured the plant emergency action plan to reflect new process for evacuation and personnel changes. Working with corporate IT developed a web based safety data base of information that plant supervisory personnel need such as metrics, forms, procedures (SOP’s) and a policy depository.

Safety and Security Manager, Lewiston NC complex. (Nov 2009 – Sept 2012)

Responsible for all aspects of the safety process at the Lewiston NC Food Processing Complex consisting of a processing plant, garage, four hatcheries, two feed mills and a replenishment center with a total staffing over 2100 associates. Revamped the administrative portion of the safety process at the Lewiston and Replenishment center sites in a two month period which resulted in a previously unexpected passing grade during the annual corporate safety audit. The follow on audit conducted in October of this year was an 8 percent improvement in score on the original. Implemented new and innovative processes such as Incident Review Boards, Safety DMAIC’s and other C.I. related concepts that have improved TRIR by 40 percent, DART by greater than 50 percent and zero lost time accidents across all levels of my responsibilities. Actively recruited and brought on a new safety representative for our satellite facility in Petersburg VA and established an aggressive growth plan that had him eligible for promotion to a larger facility within 12 months of hire.

Safety Manager, Perry GA complex. (April 2008 – Nov 2009)

Responsible for all aspects of the safety process at the Perry GA Food Processing Complex consisting of a processing plant, garage, two hatcheries and feed mills which totaled more than 2000 associates. Completely revamped the administrative portion of the safety process at the site over a five month period of time.

Human Resources and Safety Manager (Aug 2004 – April 2008)

Startup Manager of Human Resources and Safety for Sara Lee Coffee and Tea USA, an international liquid coffee production facility of 100 non-union employees, in Suffolk, VA. Responsible for the strategic HR planning for the facilities growth plans to include staffing and training expectations, wage and benefit balancing and budgetary control. Managed an HR and Safety budget of over $350,000. Coordinated local reply to EEO desk audit. Developed and managed an employee input process that gave hourly employees an active voice in the Safety, HR and other related aspects of the facility. Developed, with a Dutch counterpart, a plant wide internet based Training and Development program. Worked with the Plant Change Agent to implement LEAN process at the plant level.

Safety and HR responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

OSHA Compliance Safety Program development

Staffing Training and development

Community relations Retention

Relocation Union Avoidance

Wage level determination Employee relations

Job Description development EEO Compliance

Performance review oversight Local Emergency Action Committee participation

Additionally, as the original/start up Safety Manager for the facility developed and implemented safety programs and processes to include Lock Out Tag Out, confined space, emergency response, powered industrial truck, job safety analysis (JSA’s), accident/incident investigation, PPE surveys and determination, environmental hazard surveys, Hazcom and all other OSHA required programs.

Human Resources and Safety Manager, Mid-Atlantic Replenishment Center, Richmond Va. (May 2002 – Aug 2004)

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources and General Industry safety for a Perdue Farms Inc. poultry processing plant of 200 non-union employees in Petersburg Va. Managed a staff of three in the HR department as well as a facility Nursing staff of two. My efforts lead to the facility experiencing verifiable improvement in the areas of Recordable and Lost Time accidents, number of near misses, DART, TRIR rates, Cost per Capita and an increase in score on annual Corporate Safety Audit from 73% to 100%.

As HR Manager, improved plant turnover by 20%, thus bringing us into alignment with company goals.

Some examples of what was accomplished include:

Completely revised safety inspection process to reflect actual plant conditions by establishing detailed pre-shift safety check offs for supervisors and hourly associates. Tracked information to completion and ensured feedback was given to inspectors.

Organized, mentored and trained safety committees to embody safety principles on their shifts. Trained then involved committees on accident/incident investigation, facility inspections and safety training. Responsible for new hire orientation in the fields of EHS.

Wrote/modified Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) documents, PPE requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and developed Power Point training presentations that are now used company wide.

Increased CPR/First Aid qualifications, fire watch certifications, Hazmat/Hazwoper certifications and Confined Space certifications to exceed required levels.

Developed a New Hire Orientation process that included visual presentations and interactive discussion from HR, Safety, QA, and GMP. New hires were then assigned a mentor for a performance ramp in period.

Ensured that annual employee satisfaction surveys were completed and then managed the process of identifying and then correcting concerns and perceived shortcomings by utilizing a Plan-Do-Check-Act program to address issues.

Developed plant specific HR metrics that were used to track efficiencies and to identify areas of concern. Information tracked included turnover rate, disciplinary issues, attendance and supervisor HR requirements compliance.

Operational Management (United States Navy) (May 1981 – May 2001)

Managed all EHS/berthing/logistical needs for thirteen nuclear powered submarines at the largest Naval Base in the

U.S. Navy.

Logistical coordinator for visiting foreign submarines from France, Germany, Great Britain, and The Netherlands.

Ensured activities on the piers were accomplished safely and interference free through detailed planning, scheduling and liaison with outside agencies.

Verified that pier operations were conducted in compliance with published environmental and safety standards and regulations.

Information Technology: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.) SAP, PeopleSoft, OHM

Ten year history:

I joined Perdue Farms in 2002 as a Production Superintendant following retiring from the military. I was quickly promoted to Safety Manager within a year of being hired. I was again promoted to the position of HR and Safety Manager where I served in that capacity until August 2004.

I took a position with Sara Lee Coffee and Tea as start-up HR and Safety Manager in August 2004 and served in that capacity until Marh 2008 when Perdue Farms recruited me back with them as Complex Safety Manager for their plant in Perry Ga.

I accepted the role as I was promised the opportunity to roll from large plant to large plant to “fix” shortcomings and to bring them into line with company and OSHA standards where needed. My resume indicates where those relocations occurred.

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