Management Safety

OMAR F. LOPEZ

** ****** *, *** ***** Lodi, NJ ***44 *********@***.***

Experienced Environmental Health, and Safety Professional

Diligent and motivated safety and organizational leader with a proven track record of coordinating collaborative projects, demonstrating superior customer service skills, delivering creative problem solving, and developing relationships with stakeholders. Ability to maximize resources, coordinate and organize partnerships with internal team members, and identify methods for continuous improvement. Seeking an opportunity to utilize expertise with multi-sites (global exposition) and knowledge of ISO 14001-2015, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001.

Areas of Expertise

Safety Program Implementation

Environmental Practices

Sustainability Programs

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Strategic Direction

Process and Procedure Audits

Lean Six Sigma

Accident Investigation

Security Assessments

Extensive OSHA Knowledge

Project Management Skills

Resource Maximization

Excellent Leadership Abilities

Fluent in English and Spanish

Professional History

DIALIGHT CORPORATION

Global Director of EH&S February 2014 – Present

Execute guidelines and standards for achieving a safety-focused culture across worldwide operations.

Analyze safety issues and trends, delivery general industry training programs, investigate OSHA incidents, develop a behavioral-based culture, and support environmental management systems.

Develop an action plan for completion of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification on four sites.

Collaborate with cross-functional team members to build and maintain an effective safety environment, maintaining the corporate EHS audit program encompassing worldwide locations.

Coordinate the Workers Compensation and Return to Work program for the organization.

Utilize English and Spanish to teach and deliver various training sessions related to safety, prevention, and organizational techniques. Ensure all attendees fully understand safety goals.

Lead risk management, influencing the safety culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Execute and manage ROHs, REACH, and EICC standard application for the organization.

MORGAN ADVANCE MATERIALS - CERTECH

Environmental, Health and Safety Director, North America January 2011 – January 2014

Positively influenced the safety culture and drove continuous improvements in EHS performance.

Delivered continual support to a multi-site organization, including one site in New Jersey, two sites in Pennsylvania, one site in Ohio, and two sites in Mexico.

Developed and instituted required training and record keeping systems, provided strategic direction to operating sites, and assisted with the implementation of EH&S risk management framework.

Generated a safety-focused culture, promoting this integration into all aspects of the business and project lifecycles.

Served as a Principal Advisor on EH&S for the organization and promoter of the implementation and integration of best practices throughout the organizational facilities.

ALCAN BALTEK CORPORATION

EHS&S Manager December 2007 – January 2011

Coordinated and executed routine audits for occupational safety, health, and environmental management systems including OSHA, DEP, and EPA programs.

Gained diverse expertise in ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, VPP, PSM, fire prevention, and industrial hygiene.

Analyzed processes, led modifications, and implemented 5S systems companywide.

Led audits for other sites and provided recommendations for the abatement of identified hazards.

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Professional History (continued)

Became an ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 internal certified auditor for the Alcan Corporation.

Reduced the incident rate by 50% within one year, developing corrective action plans to prioritize and correct all hazards in a timely manner.

Coordinated and maintained company Environmental, Health, and Safety HIRAC. Monitored all safety programs and policies, led job safety analysis, and audited safety programs.

Successfully introduced the company to the Federal Program, Waste Wise.

Second Shift Production Manager January 2006 – December 2007

Led all operations for 78 employees, including hiring, training, evaluations, discipline, and daily management. Schedule optimal resources and timelines including overseeing quality control and safety.

Tracked production schedules, organized product deliveries, maintain shop organization, and supervised equipment and machinery maintenance and necessary repairs.

INTERCOS AMERICA

Bulk Manufacturing Manager March 2002 – December 2005

Trained and supervised production activities, mentored employees, and ensured all work was aligned with departmental policies, procedures, and standards to achieve established production schedules.

Executed complex problem solving to resolve any issues, coordinating personnel, equipment, and activities in a productive, organized, and collaborative effort.

Cultivated an environment focused on quality assurance and continuous improvement, meeting organizational profitability goals and customer expectations.

HAIR SYSTEMS INC.

Plant Manager 1997 – 2002

Coordinated, managed, and led all operational initiatives for the plant, including receiving, manufacturing, production, warehouse, and shipping.

Evaluated internal systems, developing a bonus program to reward workers’ perfect attendance and revised payroll distribution schedules to improve attendance and reduce overtime.

Education

Law Degree, Faculty of Law, Havana University, Cuba

Certifications and Specialized Training

Certified Global Safety Professional, ASSE Active Member of WASTE WISE Federal program

Executive Program in Safety Management Operational Excellence, Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma

Certificate in Safety Management, ASSE ASSE Active Member

Safety Management I, ASSE Safety Management II, ASSE

Corporate Safety Management, ASSE ASP Workshop, ASSE

Apollo RCA Practitioner and Super User OSHA General Industry Trainer, OSHA 501

Handling People with Diplomacy and Tact, Padgett Thompson

Management Skills for the New Supervisor, Padgett Thompson

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