DANIEL WALIGORA

***** ****** **. *******, ******** 48152

CELLULAR 734-***-**** HOME 248-***-**** acy5cz@r.postjobfree.com ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced EH&S professional in both corporate and the manufacturing levels of the automotive industry.

Promoted organizational behavior that mitigated risk and engaged employees in a zero-incident workplace culture.

Proven track record of building and leading effective cross-functional teams for multi-site locations and operations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EHS Legal & Other Requirements EHS Internal Auditing Certified Storm Water Operator

Regulatory Compliance EHS Goals & Initiatives Insurance and Loss Control Mgmt.

EHS Programs, Policies, & Procedures EHS Management Systems Workers Comp Management

Safety Risk Mitigation Efforts EHS Performance Metrics Active Shooter/ Workplace Violence PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Global Health Safety & Environmental Chassix, Inc. Southfield, Michigan 01/2015 to 12/2016

Supervised 3 direct reports for the North American Region + plus was indirect support to other 8 global site locations

Monitored environmental and safety reporting including: storm water, waste, OSHA, Tier II, SARA and Title V, and related agency reporting for 16 US/North American site locations.

Lead and scheduled external regulatory compliance audits for 16 North American site facilities over 2 year period.

Workers compensation management, supported the closure of comp claims, and return to work cost savings.

Development and integration of EHS initiatives (health, safety, environmental and security risk reduction activities), including but not limited to some of the following key programs: machine safety; energy control, ergonomics; behavior based safety; standardized work; safety training and awareness; inspection and auditing; employee involvement; site sustainability leadership and active safety & health committees for both Union & non-Union sites.

Provided guidance while mentoring to improve site safety, health, environmental and security measures while implementing both corporate and site specific sustainability programs and initiatives at local manufacturing sites.

Reviewed insurance and loss control reports to determine necessary corrective actions and recommended actions are for corporate or plant level initiatives, and how best to respond to the recommended change.

Update and implemented health and safety procedures, performed internal risk assessments and inspections at manufacturing locations, to prevent recurrence of safety recordable injuries and near miss incidents.

Monitored EHS metrics to achieve corporate target goals (TRIR, DART, DAW, Severity, Work Comp losses, etc.) submitted metrics, severe incident reports and monthly activity reports to senior management.

Assisted w/ AIAG Conflict Mineral Report Submissions to OEMs and Suppliers for compliance Dodd-Frank Act 2012.

Completed Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Supplier Self-Assessments (SSSA) reporting.

Regularly attended Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), American Foundry Society (AFS) and Michigan DEQ and Michigan OSHA conferences, seminars, webinars and educational workshops. Manager, Global Health Safety & Environmental Chassix, Inc. Southfield, Michigan 4/2012 to 01/2015

Working experience with multiple plants, recommended guidance and direction on the implementation EHS programs designed to comply with government regulations and/or corporate policies and industry standards.

Conducted and coordinated EHS site inspections and risk assessments, provided feedback of the results to both plant management and corporate senior management staff, monitored progress for corrective actions.

Maintained ISO 14001 certification, acted as Corporate Lead Internal Auditor for plant level manufacturing sites.

Supervised industrial hygiene sampling exposures for noise and metal working fluids abatement activities.

Oversaw site level sustainability programs and related committees/teams (ergonomics, accident investigation, health and safety, waste management, zero landfill initiatives, recycling, etc.) and other sustainability initiatives.

Experienced with both MIOSHA & OSHA enforcement site inspections and informal settlement agreements + corrective action measures to ensure compliance and safety requirements are fulfilled within a limited time frame. Corporate EH&S Manager Diversified Machine, Inc. Wixom, Michigan 11/2005 to 04/2012

As Corporate EHS Management Representative, oversaw ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management for 9 sites.

Provided EHS training for the division coordinators and employees, as necessary, on areas of responsibility, such as HazCom/GHS/R2K, Confined Space, Lock Out/ Tag Out, Recordkeeping, Emergency Planning, Storm Water, etc.

Contributed to the resolution of plant specific safety conflicts or concerns that were beyond plant level expertise.

Assisted locations with regulatory compliance with local, state and federal government permits and reports.

Current Certified Storm Water Operator (I-07585) by Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality- valid until July 2020.

Emergency planning and spill response training with SPCC & PIPP plan development for manufacturing sites.

Helped site earn and achieve MIOSHA Safety Bronze Award for outstanding safety performance – December 2005.

Assisted in the successful decommissioning of 2 site facilities, waste removal and overall site closure.

Ensured compliance with 29 CFR 1910 by developing programs, metrics, and safety training to enhance compliance. Safety & Environmental Manager Uni Boring, Inc. Howell, Michigan 06/2003 to 11/2005

As Environmental Management Representative, I maintained the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System for 3 locations to drive environmental initiatives using recycling, pollution prevention and energy reduction.

Established and oversaw EH&S programs/processes and related plant teams and committees (ergonomics, accident investigation, workplace health and safety programs, industrial hygiene, storm water management, SDS, and etc.).

Participated in Environmental Site Assessments (ESA-1 and ESA-2), and regulatory / legal compliance evaluations.

Reviewed plans for proposed or new equipment installation, ensuring safety requirements were being met.

Oversaw waste management operations - handling, transport, treatment and manifesting of both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes; waste stream characterization profiles, and routine water sampling and monitoring.

Achieved Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) Environmental Recognition by Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality. Quality & Safety Manager The Ideal Group /Ideal Steel Detroit, Michigan 06/1994 to 01/2003

Management Rep. for company and business units to achieve Ford (Q1) Supplier Quality Award- December 1994

Quality Management Representative to implement and achieve IS0 9001:2000 registration and certification

Prepared, submitted and obtained $140,000 training grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC)

Developed cross-functional teams and established a quality operating system (QOS) with performance metrics.

Develop foundational EH&S programs including construction safety manuals for job site construction projects.

Actively participated in some on-site lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement programs. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL

Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) + Bachelors of Arts (BA) @ University of Michigan-Dearborn

- Earned Double Major: Business Finance/Management (BBA) & Economics (BA); graduated May 1995

- Speak and read conversational Spanish; speak fluently Polish language (family heritage)

- Maintain certification for First Aid/ CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens & Auto External Defibrillator (AED)

- Certified Storm Water Operator (I-07585) by Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality- expiration July 2020

- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Lead Auditor Training by Omnex – December 2016

- Maintain current National Restaurant ServSafe Food Handling Safety Certification- expiration March 2018 Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) National Safety Council (NSC) American Red Cross (ARC) Robotic Safety Industry Association (RIA) Boy Scouts of America (BSA) American Foundry Society (AFS) REFERENCES

Professional references are available upon request Dan Waligora – page 2

Contact this candidate