Thomas J. Meyers

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OBJECTIVE: Experienced Safety Coordinator with demonstrated abilities in Safety, Human Resource Administration, and leadership seeks a position to continue a career within Safety.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

More than 20 years of Safety / Human Resource experience with proven strengths in the following:

MIOSHA General and Construction Standards

MIOSHA Inspections and Abatements

Employee Safety Training

Pre-Task Assessments and Daily Safety Talks

Accident Investigations, corrective action implementation.

Worker Compensation

Unemployment Claims

WORK EXPERIENCE

8-2014–3-2016 Comau (Contract employee through The Judge Group)

Manufacturer of robotic systems

Field Services On-Site Safety Coordinator

Responsible for all safety related issues for contracted employees assigned to the demolition and installation of new robotic assembly line systems at the Dearborn Ford Truck Plant, Kansas City Ford Truck Plant and the Kentucky Ford Truck Plant.

Provide training and monitor construction activities for safety compliance.

Develop “Pre-Task Safety Assessments” for various classifications of employees. (Pipefitters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Robotic/Controls Technicians)

Attend Ford Safety Department meetings and report safety work activities.

Provide logistics support and coordinate the receipt and shipment of tooling, equipment and materials to meet required schedule.

Prepare documentation and attend customer “buy-offs” of installed robotic systems.

2 -2013 - 8-2014 Sodecia North America – Roseville and Sterling Heights Facilities

(Supplier of stamped and welded parts to the automotive industry)

Safety Coordinator Roseville and Sterling Heights Facilities

Responsible for all safety related issues.

Provide problem solving analysis, training and leadership for plant safety and safety improvements.

Lead and coordinate plant investigations of safety & health incidents to determine root causes

and ensure that corrective actions are developed and implemented.

Inspect the physical plant locations to identify MIOSHA non-compliance and/or hazardous work conditions.

Develop, facilitate, schedule and coordinate safety training sessions

Serve as Safety Committee chairperson. Schedule safety meetings including plant audits and report findings to plant management.

Provide PPE assessments to select the proper protection for effectively reducing injuries.

9-2011 - 2-2013 The Crown Group – Livonia Facility

(Supplier of coated parts to the automotive industry)

Senior Human Resource Generalist / Safety Coordinator

Responsible for all Human Resource and Safety related issues.

Recruit, interview, and hire employees to meet production requirements.

Complete MIOSHA compliance reports (Forms 300, 300A) and accident investigations.

Responsible for time/attendance, accumulate hours worked daily and submit weekly payroll to corporate for processing.

Provide safety training. Employee on-boarding including enrollment and administration of company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Process all Worker Comp. claims.

Member of Safety Team (perform weekly plant audits).

3-201*-*-**** Hicks Plastics Co. – Macomb, Michigan

(Supplier of parts to the automotive and boating industries)

Human Resource Manager

Responsible for all Human Resource and Safety related issues.

Recruit, interview, and hire employees to meet production requirements and cover 3 shifts of operation.

Responsible for time/attendance, prepare records for payroll processing.

Employee enrollment and administration of company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Complete OSHA compliance reports (Forms 300, 300A) and accident investigations.

Process all Worker Comp. claims.

Respond to all unemployment claims.

ISO 9001-2008 facility.

1999–12-2007 ArcelorMittal Walker Wire Inc. – Ferndale, Michigan

($60MM steel processing Tier II automotive supplier)

Human Resource Manager (multiple facilities)

Responsibilities: All aspects of Human Resources and Safety related issues.

Recruited, interviewed, hired, employee orientation, employee records, discipline, safe termination.

Negotiations team member for Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with UAW and United Steel Workers and responsible for resolution of all grievances.

Administered and directed payroll to ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Wrote job descriptions.

Reviewed and updated Company handbook policies for Non-Represented employees.

Restructured and implemented the attendance policy resulting in a 37% reduction in allowable absenteeism.

Administered company benefits including 401(k) plan, medical, life and dental insurance.

Completed OSHA compliance reports (Forms 300, 300A), inspections, abatements, related safety training and accident investigations.

1995 – 1999 Rochester Manufacturing Company – Rochester, Michigan

(Supplier of machined castings to heavy construction, agricultural, and automotive industries)

Human Resource Manager (multiple facilities)

Responsibilities: All aspects of Human Resources and Safety related issues to include:

Recruited, interviewed, hired, employee orientation, discipline, safe termination.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and contractual negotiations (Teamsters), grievance resolution.

Administered company benefits including 401(k) plan, medical, life and dental insurance.

Implemented employee incentive program.

OSHA compliance inspections, abatements, related safety training and accident investigation, implemented Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Safety Observation (JSO).

Responsible for closure negotiations and WARN Act notifications to Union and non-Union employees, State, County and Local agencies in Michigan, Indiana and Tennessee.

QS 9000 facility.

EDUCATION Associates Degree - General Studies

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, Michigan

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

MIOSHA General Industry 10 Hour + Training

Hazardous Waste Worker Training (SEMCOSH)

Powered Industrial Trucks (MIOSHA-CET)

MIOSHA General Provisions Training

Emergency First Aid and CPR (Michigan Red Cross)

Hazard Communication (Right to Know)

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