Corporate Director Safety, Health, Risk Mgt, Workers Compensation

STEVE FISCHER

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Kokomo IN 46902

SUMMARY

Diverse Director of Safety/Risk Management/Workers Compensation executive with over 30 years of successful public, private, domestic and international experience in multiple industries. Expertise leading others in the direction to enhance and improve the overall safety and risk performance of the organization while achieving business objectives and goals.

Recognized as a strategic partner with the knowledge needed who can implement smart solutions and structures that aligns the organization with the overall corporate safety and risk strategies. Internal and external customer service focused, results driven, hands-on leader who uses effective organizational communications to lead safety teams to maximize employee engagement and overall results. Successful, in the development and implementation of safety, risk management, and workers compensation strategies. Competencies include:

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing Processes

Change Management

Workers Compensation Case Mgt.

Risk Reduction

Leadership Development

Employee / Union Relations

Cost Reduction

Policy and Procedure Development

Process Improvement

OSHAS 18001/ISO 14001

Statistical Development

Industries served: manufacturing, oil and gas, metals, construction, aerospace, chemical processing, wire and other services.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY, HOUSTON, TX 2013 - 2015

Publicly traded on NASDAQ (LAYN) global water management, construction, and drilling company that provides solutions for water, mineral, and oil and gas industries

Corporate Director Safety, Health, Risk Management, Workers Compensation (reported to President and CEO)

Corporate accountability for Safety Health, Risk Management, Workers Compensation, in a company with ~$1.2 BB sales and approximately ~5,000 employees in multiple subsidiaries and locations throughout the world.

Direct accountabilities consist of 11 employees, total staffing of 21employees, $4.2MM budget, salaried compensation

$1.2MM

Designed and directed programs to reduce incidents, occupational illnesses and exposure to long-term health hazards through various mediums, including, but not limited to: safety and skill training of company employees, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, planned inspections and job observations, job analysis/procedures, new employee indoctrination, physical protection, and personal protective equipment.

Led and directed safety culture that influenced improvements in the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from a worldwide 3.45 to a 2.26 for a 35% reduction. Reduced Lost Time Recordable Rate (LTIR) from a 1.16 to a .52 for a 55% reduction. Reduced Days Away Restricted Transfer (DART) from 1.93 to 1.47 for a 24% reduction. This contributed to improved employee morale, reduced workers compensation costs (est. $1MM), Experience Modification Rate (EMR) 0.69 retention and new business.

Implemented a safety management system that tracked all incidents to determine corrective and preventive actions resulting in statistical data to identify lagging and leading indicators

Successful in challenging and reducing OSHA citations based on the gravity of the violation and dollar penalties associated with the citations for an overall cost reduction of 25%.

Led in the tracking of the Experience Modification Rate while increasing awareness of the Experience Modification Rate

Maintained proper recordability of injuries entered on the OSHA 300 Log and ensured posting of OSHA 300A.

Coordinated quarterly reviews with insurance carrier's claims representatives on workers compensation, vehicle and general liability loss claims.

Provided guidance to field employees, project managers, and other management personnel on matters concerning employee health & safety, public safety, and environmental safety. Maintained compliance with government regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT etc.

Coached and motivated direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removed barriers to success and provided feedback, necessary resources, and open communication

Ensured communications was effective, clear, and consistent amongst direct reports by holding structured, scheduled team meetings to communicate strategic initiatives, best practices, and industry & company information

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HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, Inc., KOKOMO, IN 1981 - 2013

Public traded company international manufacturer of specialty alloys for aerospace and chemical processing industries

Senior Safety Manager of Safety, Health, Risk Management, Workers Compensation, and Security (reported to VP of Corporate Affairs)

Corporate accountability for Safety, Health, Risk Management, Workers Compensation and Security, in a company with ~$250MM - ~$500MM sales, ~1,300 people, multi-site, union and non-union facilities.

Budget accountability of $600K, 6 direct reports, 13 indirect reports.

Directed all functions which include safety, medical, workers compensation and risk management.

Conducted regulatory compliance (OSHA EPA) safety audits and developed action plans to achieve/enhance compliance

Enhanced the safety skills of management and bargaining unit personnel by identifying gaps in training, developed training specific to the needs for closing gaps.

Assisted in the development of plant-wide Industrial Hygiene Plan specific to the operations, procedures and processes.

Introduced and conducted a safety management/compliance auditing OHM (Occupational Health Management System) program that increased management's responsibility and accountability to ensure accuracy in reporting while enhancing regulatory compliance.

Complied with federal, state, and local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipated future legislation; interpreted standards; and enforced adherence to regulations.

Introduced incident prevention programs and provided safety awareness that improved company Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from a worldwide 4.45 to a 1.35 for a 69% reduction. Reduced Lost Time Recordable Rate (LTIR) from a 2.36 to a 0.72 for a 69% reduction. Reduced Days Away Restricted Transfer (DART) from 1.23 to 0.47 for a 61% reduction. This contributed to improved employee morale, reduced workers compensation costs (est.

$750k), retaining current and development of new business.

Developed RTWP (Return to Work Program) that reduced EMR (Experience Modification Rate) from 0.76 to 0.57 for a 25% reduction.

Developed Emergency Response Team consisting of 18 members saving the company 28k in chemical disposal first year of development

Conducted incident investigations, recommending and ensuring corrective and preventive actions were implemented based upon incidents and/or trends.

Developed, recommended, and implemented new safety policies and/or strategic objectives. Prepared various forms of written communication including, but not limited to: company newsletter articles, toolbox talks, policy development, site-specific safety plans, procedures, and correspondence.

Successful in obtaining certification in both, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 both domestic and international operations

Oldcastle, Inc., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 2015-Current

Public traded company international manufacturer of pavers and aggregate products)

EHS Manager of Safety (report to Regional Safety Director)

Accountable for oversight of three locations consisting of 125 employees.

Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.

Develop, recommend, and implement new safety policies and/or strategic objectives. Prepare various forms of written communication including, but not limited to: articles, toolbox talks, policy development, site-specific safety plans, procedures, and correspondence.

Conduct regulatory compliance (OSHA EPA) safety audits and develop action plans to achieve/enhance compliance

Provide guidance to production employees, managers, and other management personnel on matters concerning employee health & safety, public safety, and environmental safety. Maintain compliance with government regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, EPA,DOT

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Safety Engineering, Kennedy Western University Cheyenne, Wyo. Certification in Professional Human Resources Management Indiana University, Kokomo,

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Instructor ~ OSHA’s, General Industry 501, 10 & 30 hour.

Environmental Regulations Applicability ~ regulations of the US EPA on industrial operations Chemical Response ~ 40 hours Operation Level with 8 hours Incident Command

Confined Space ~ identifying and safe entry of confined spaces Material Handling ~ certified instructor in OSHA 1910.178

Respirator Training ~ certified respirator trainer/instructor for tight fitting respirators

First Responder ~State of Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission Certification, Certified First Responder The Dale Carnegie Course ~ Graduate Assistant Dale Carnegie ~ Levinson Leadership

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