Denise Charlton

**** ****** *****

Smyrna, TN ***67

856-***-****

act81s@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished EH&S professional with over sixteen years experience in environmental health and safety management. Strategic leader with proven track record in building and leading effective cross-functional, multi-site, business teams, driving change initiatives, and implementing EH&S policies. Proficient problem-solver with the analytical skills to evaluate risks and business strategies. Motivated achiever having strengths that include developing cost-effective EH&S programs that align with business goals and implementing sustainable cultural/organizational change through creating partnerships and buy-in.

EXPERIENCE

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, American Standard, Inc.

Nashville, TN October, 2015 - November, 2015

Hired as the EH&S Manager for a new tub enclosure manufacturing facility that was to be opening in December, 2015. In November, 2015, the company changed their business plan and decided not to open the Nashville facility. I was offered an EH&S Manager position in Grand Prairie, TX for the company, but declined due to need to relocate.

Accomplishments

Authored several policies and procedures regarding Machine Guarding, Personal Protective Equipment, Air Quality Monitoring, Hazardous Waste Management, Emergency Response, Chemical Handling

Researched and selected Occupational Medical Facility

Began work on Title V Air Permitting

Worked with consultants regarding NFPA sprinkler requirments

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, ACTEGA Kelstar, Inc.

Cinnaminson, NJ October, 2010 - May, 2015

Provided knowledge and expertise for compliance with key governmental regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, state and local regulations. Maintained an effective system of Standard Operating Procedures. Developed programs to train managers, supervisors, and employees regarding HAZCOM, Safe Chemical Handling, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection Program, First Aid /AED, Forklift, DOT, Lock-out/tag out, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, and many others. Managed environmental reporting records and submit to regulatory agencies. Performed post- accident, injury and near-miss incident investigations, management of workers' compensation cases, and OSHA 300 logs generation. Directed hazardous waste handling, storage, shipping and off-site disposal. Ensured compliance with environmental regulations including Air Permit Management; NESHAPS; NPDES Permits; Stormwater Permits; RCRA, CERCLA and EPCRA.

Accomplishments

Implemented programs and management tools to reduce lost-time injuries by 93% and recordable injuries by 77% over 3-year period.

Project manager for Company ISO 14001- Environmental Management System certification in July, 2013, resulting in a 73% reduction in both hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal and greater than 40K annual cost savings.

Implemented SAP EH&S Management platform to ensure compliance and lower risk regarding safety, environmental laws and policies, reduced associated efforts and risks on plant and corporate levels.

Executed OSHA GHS implementation regarding classification, SDS and labeling of over 5,000 products, in three languages, and within 11 separate facilities.

Introduced Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program to identify at-risk behaviors that contribute to injuries, performed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to identify unsafe environmental conditions and actions, generated report findings, and developed action plans for remediation.

Managed annual budget of 200K and met 100% of allotment despite limited resources.

Developed Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan

Implemented noise, ergonomic and air quality monitoring of employee work areas.

Group Manager of Security & Hazardous Materials, Greatwide Truckload Management

Langhorne, PA September, 2008 – October, 2010

Managed security and US Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials compliance programs for 75+ carriers to reduce driver accidents, injuries, incidents, and violations. Performed audits and inspections at carrier facilities, and provided training for transportation personnel. Represented Company at internal (Company) and external (government) meetings. Directed programs and initiatives in order to decrease DOT safety and security challenges, and promote a structured, DOT-compliant environment. Consulted carriers regarding importation/exportation of commercial items to determine if the goods were regulated, controlled, prohibited, or required permitting.

Accomplishments

Reduced hazardous materials transportation violations by 57% in tenure of position.

Reduced US/Canada/Mexico Customs violations by 81% through implementation of the FAST Pass registration program and training regarding required Customs documentation for transported loads.

Implemented registration and managed re-certification of Company Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, thus reducing the number of transporter inspections for goods clearing US/Canadian/Mexico borders by 48%.

Instituted Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and RFID Transponder clearance programs to evaluate drivers for access to US-based seaports.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Director, Coyne Chemical Co., Inc.

Croydon, PA April, 1999 – October, 2008

Responsible for the continual improvement of environmental, health and safety performance at multiple sites having varying complexities. Developed, implemented, and coordinated all federal, state, and local safety and environmental compliance programs regarding hazardous chemical storage, handling, and transportation. Successfully integrated EH&S initiatives into the functional operation of all facilities by implementing systems, processes, and procedures that prevented injuries, compliance violations (law or company policies), and minimized any negative environmental impact from operations.

Accomplishments

71% reduction in OSHA Injury/Illness Rate (DART Rate) in one year’s time. The DART rate was lowered to 2.1 from 7.3.

Successfully prepared and guided three facilities through the process of professional environmental health and safety services with regard to potential exposures to toxic substances and hazardous conditions.

Implemented cost-saving initiatives regarding waste disposal (hazardous and non-hazardous) and recycling programs.

Guided site in preparation for ISO 9001 certification and participated in internal and external audits.

Established Company Safety Committee, initiating a 10K reduction in Workers Compensation Insurance premiums.

Implemented online training programs, resulting in improved regulatory compliance, increased flexibility, and decreased operator down time.

EDUCATION

Columbia Southern University

Occupational Safety and Health (Currently Enrolled - Last Year Of Study)

Bucks County Community College

Chemistry (1995-2000)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ISO 14001

SAP EH&S Platform

Accident Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Ergonomics

Respiratory Protection

Medical Surveillance

Noise Reduction

Air Quality Sampling

Lockout/Tagout

Confined Spaces

Workers’ Compensation

Skilled Trainer

Hazardous Waste

OSHA 300 Logs

Environmental Permitting

Emergency Response

Discharge Prevention

REFERENCES

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