Safety and Operations Professional

Taylor G. Hicks

214-***-**** / **** Cypresswood, #1221, Houston, TX. 77070 / ********@*****.*** / linkedin.com/in/tahicks

Operations and Safety Professional

Applying continuous improvement to operations, safety, administration and training

Career goal is to succeed as a professional by delivering innovative and effective solutions for the challenges of a dynamic and competitive business environment. Over 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and distribution operations. 10 years’ responsibility as a leader in Safety. An eager learning initiative provides an evolving and valuable asset for my employer.

•Results-driven professional in Safety and Operations Management

•Experience with ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 compliance, PSM, EPA, DOT and HAZCOM

•OSHA certified (SSH, CSHO) 10/30 hour OSHA instructor

•Collaborative and Coaching style leader – Employee Empowerment

•Continuous Improvement leader and strong problem solving initiative (5S, Lean)

•Influence positive change for safety culture, waste reduction and standardization

•Effective communication and follow up – Ability to multi-task

Career History

CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS – Grand Prairie, TX – Las Vegas, NV. Feb 1988 – May 2003

Warehouse Manager

Earned additional responsibilities and promotions during 15-year tenure including Receiving Supervisor, Materials Coordinator, Inventory Administrator, Production Supervisor and eventually being selected as Warehouse Manager in 1998 for new state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas

Team Leader for multiple problem solving teams for process improvement initiatives

Proposed and influenced management for capital expenses that increased capacity and safety

Responsible for warehouse layout and organization decision making during rapid growth period

Influenced improved inventory performance by volunteering for new responsibility as Inventory Administrator

Improved inventory performance from 72% to 97% in three years, therefore eliminating need for annual audit.

Facilitated new 5S and Lean training – implementation increased production efficiency and reduced waste.

Selected as WMS Subject Matter Expert during ERP system conversion

Established materials recycling program saving the company approximately $100,000 annually

Volunteered for additional Safety responsibility as Warehouse Manager in Las Vegas

TEMPEST TELECOM SOLUTIONS – Carrollton, TX. July 2003 – Aug 2005

Operations Supervisor

Supervision of daily receiving, shipping and equipment deployment activities. Managed inventory control and Employee health and safety program.

Increased inventory accuracy from 67% to 98% in less than 2 years

Optimized process flow and warehouse slotting to increase capacity by 30% during exceptional growth in volume

Developed and trained Employees in time management skills

Conducted employee evaluations and issued discipline when required.

Established improvements in WIP Inventory management

Negotiated with management for improvements to employee facilities (breakroom, etc.)

Learned technical skills for assembly of telecom equipment to maximize application of resources.

IMI/FLOW DESIGN – Dallas, TX. Aug 2005 – Sept 2009

Manufacturing and Safety Analyst

New established position to fulfill a need for dedicated Safety professional. Combined with engineering team to develop and improve assembly operations and work flow. Member of ISO 9001 Management review committee

Authored Health and Safety Program through collecting ownership group’s best practices

Conducted monthly employee Training and created unique Hazard Recognition program

Controlled and approved contractor agreements and compliance

Implemented 5S and Lean practices that resulted in an increased production efficiency by 40%

Reduced utility costs by 32% by implementing and proposing various energy savings plans

Taylor G Hicks Operations and Safety Professional 214-***-**** / ********@*****.***

Career History continued

IMI/FLOW DESIGN – Dallas, TX. Continued Aug 2005 – Sept 2009

Manufacturing and Safety Analyst

Created scrap and recycling initiative, providing additional rebates of up to $3000/month for the company

Performed ISO 9001 cross-functional internal audits. Delegated corrective actions and timelines

Enforced preventative maintenance and equipment inspection programs (TPM)

Won Corporate Health and Safety Award

ATLAS COPCO SECOROC – Grand Prairie, TX. Nov 2009 – Nov 2011

EH&S Specialist (24 month contract)

Administrator of Health and Safety program. Champion document control and review processes for PSM, ISO 14001 and 18001 compliance. Conduct employee training and perform facility audits

Reduced the quantity of hazardous chemicals on shop floor by 32% through audit and substitution

Restored employee Training initiative by empowering employees with regard to specific needs

Directed Risk Analysis (JSA’s) and Incident Investigations (Root Cause Analysis)

Applied improved machine guarding and engineered ergonomic solutions; reducing minor injuries by 12%

Audit and Organize documentation for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 compliance

Improved Environmental compliance for ISO and PSM such as SWPP and HAZ waste documentation

SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL – Houston, TX Jan 2012 – Oct 2015

HSE Analyst

Key role in maintaining contractor compliance. Go-to contact for internal and external customers with regard to Safety performance. Administrated web and intranet applications for managing documentation and department communication.

Improved the HSE Alerts and Incident management tracking process by developing a new reporting tool

Increased the number of ‘Approved Contractor’ ratings in ISNetworld by 62%

Inspected local facilities and customer work sites for hazards and control compliance

Developed innovative spreadsheet template that standardized and collected Leading indicators

Improved the information delivered in monthly reports for management by applying trend and risk analysis

Super user for company Intranet HSE page (Sharepoint) and Enterprise compliance reporting tool (SAVO, AIC)

Reduced incident rate from 0.92 to 0.75 during tenure

Education

•Bachelor’s Degree – Ashford University – Operations Management and Analysis

•Associates Degree – Cedar Valley College – Applied Arts and Sciences

•Multiple certificates in Safety training including CSHO Certification, SSH Certification

•Various Training completions including: Behavioral Based Safety, First Aid Responder, Machine Guarding, CPR, Mid-Rise Fire Warden, TQM(5S), Lean Manufacturing, APICS, Responsible Business Practices

Technical Skills

•Software applications and ERP databases, including SAP, Manhatten, Oracle, Netsuite, Exact Macola Progression, Mapics Enterprise, AS400

•Contractor compliance applications such as ISNetworld, PEC, PICS

•Windows 7, Windows 10, Vista, XP. Sharepoint, Fed Ex Ship Manager, UPS & DHL shipping software.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)Ha

•Office publishing equipment such as copiers and facsimile machines

•Certified forklift operator (Authorized trainer)

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