Henry M. Polan

Westminster, MA ***** 978-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/henry-polan acy5cm@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Facility Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional with over 10 years of experience in Federal, State, and Local regulations. Orchestrated facility inspections and audits, training, safety and environment compliance. Implemented OSHA-based program development. As continuous improvement lead achieved Six Sigma Green Belt and instituted Toyota-based Lean Six Sigma programs. Led change through focus on key performance indicators and proactive management of process. Expertise in:

Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction Elimination of waste across value streams Kaizen

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), 2015

OSHA: Authorized General Industry Trainer until 2018

ISO14001: Management Representative & Internal Auditor

Trained: Six Sigma methodologies (Greenbelt), 2002

Certificate: Hazardous and Universal Waste Generator Standards, 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRW Automotive Engineered Fasteners & Components, Westminster, MA Jun 1993 -Nov 2016

Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager) (Jun 2006 – Nov 2016)

Managed Environmental, Health, Safety and Facilities for the 128K sq. ft. facility with 225 employees. Directed Workers Compensation claims and employee return-to-work program. Supervised site security.

Identified over $200K annual cost savings through facility energy efficiency programs based on six sigma principles.

Oversaw and managed successful certification and subsequent surveillance audits of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems and Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Standards.

Maintained HVAC, fire sprinkler and facilities equipment preventive maintenance schedules and inspections. Collaborated with Fire Department, FM Global insurance and Workers Compensation.

Directed a customized management system based on OSHA and federal/state environmental requirements. Incorporated program development, auditing/inspections, action items, IH sampling, assorted training activities, risk assessments and incident investigations into the corporate internal website.

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EHS Manager Cont.

Led 2 safety Kaizen workshops monthly to promote safety excellence and increased productivity in operations.

Conducted Job Safety Analysis and Ergonomic Assessments to identify and prioritize safety related risks.

Lean Promotion Officer (2001 – 2006)

Identified cost savings and improved production efficiency. Achieved budgeted cost reduction targets.

Implemented TRW’s version of Toyota Production System i.e. Lean Six Sigma Program. Led cross-functional improvement teams on projects and Kaizen events.

Utilizing Employee Suggestion Program, reviewed and implemented various process improvement initiatives, which improved employee work environment and overall company productivity. Improved On-time-Delivery performance by 2.5%; achieving 99% in 12 months.

Verified and ensured accurate recording of documented savings into the corporate continuous improvement system.

Conducted 6S audits, empowering employees to dramatically increase efficiency and production and resulting in improved workplace safety.

Area Manufacturing Manager (1996 – 2001)

Supervised 18 shift-work direct reports to include yearly reviews and compensation packages as required.

Met customer quality production schedule requirements.

Developed and maintained weekly inventory cycle count reporting.

Routinely maintained and communicated with other departments as required.

Monitored and inspected part quality, improving overall end item production.

EDUCATION

BS Major: Plastics Engineering; Minor Economics, University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Special Recognition: Facility team recognized for the superior and sustained HSE performance in 2012 out of 200 facilities worldwide by the Corporate Chief Operating Officer.

Special Recognition: Facility team recognized for “Green Supplier of the Year” in 2013 by strategic customer.

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