Safety Manager
Resume:
Brett H. Campbell
Richland, WA 99352
509-***-**** (Mobile)
E-mail: *********@*******.***
Work Experience:
May 2014 - Present
AMY’S KITCHEN: A family-owned, privately held company that manufactures organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods. The company was founded in 1987. All of Amy's 250+ products are vegetarian and made with organic ingredients. The company makes over 130 gluten-free options. The company employs over 2,000 people and operates processing plants in Santa Rosa, California, White City, Oregon and Pocatello, Idaho. A new processing plant is being built in Goshen, New York. Their products can be found in most supermarkets.
White City (Medford), Oregon
Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
• Overall responsibility for the company environmental, health, safety and security policies and programs.
• Development and implementation of programs in industrial hygiene (IH) and safety. Conduct IH sampling as needed (noise, chemical exposure, etc.) and oversee consultants conducting further evaluations.
• Assist in workers’ compensation claims and the management of various workers’ compensation cases.
• Responsible for working with Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies as necessary and appropriate.
• Assist in the development of new manufacturing lines and processes. Also make recommendations on current manufacturing processes for safety purposes if needed.
• Guide and promote employee health and safety performance by developing health and safety systems, policies and procedures, campaigns and programs to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Enhance the overall site safety culture resulting in management engagement, employee involvement and the reduction in unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Provide technical consultation that includes assessment and management of EH&S issues and risks arising from operations, to prevent incidents, protect company assets and business affairs.
• Inspect, assess, monitor, investigate and/or recommend corrective and preventative actions, conduct trend analysis, document compliance with standards, design programs and implement.
• Assist and guide internal and external customers with regards to Environmental, Health, and Safety issues, including special projects, new products, and complaints or concerns.
• Conduct assessments, inventories and inspections for various environmental and safety regulations.
• Manage a small group of EH&S professionals, security personnel and additional support staff.
Achievements:
• Celebrated 3 Million Hours worked without a Lost Time Accident
• 18% reduction of OSHA recordable injuries year over year
• Reduction in cost of renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance
January 2007- May 2014
EH&S CONSULTING and Respiratory Protection Program Manager (Hanford): Work with EH&S Consulting Firms and Independently: Various Environmental, Health & Safety work for companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area and more recently in the Richland, WA area. The main industries include Food Manufacturing, Refinery, Medical Services, Plastics Manufacturing, Industrial Laundering, Metal Work, Energy, Construction, Medical Device Manufacturing and Government. Work at Hanford Site from June 2010 to May 2014.
Twin City Area, Minnesota; and Tri City Area (Richland), Washington
Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant/EH&S Program Manager
• Work as Industrial Hygienist/Safety Engineer for Hanford Site
• Act as Respiratory Protection Program Manager for Hanford Site
• Perform safety & health assessments for personal protective equipment in manufacturing environment
• Conduct risk management assessments and analysis for sites
• Lead safety audit efforts and championed the implementation of a Contractor/Construction Safety Program
• Made recommendations based on audits for compliance as well as “best practice” items to support reduction of workplace incidents
• Implemented an EH&S training program for client and trained on various regulatory required Environmental, Health and Safety topics
• Provided professional oversight and technical guidance for projects and advised company Senior Management
• Implemented metrics for tracking and reporting of accidents and near misses
• Lead emergency response and emergency responder efforts for sites
March 2005 – January 2007
The SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY: A privately-held manufacturer of frozen-food with market-leading brands: Red Baron, Tony’s, and Freschetta Pizza; Asian Sensations egg rolls, Edwards Deserts & Mrs. Smith’s Pies; as well as its own Schwan Brands. The company employs approximately 25,000 with nearly 4 Billion in annual sales.
Marshall, Minnesota
Director, Environmental, Health & Safety
• Overall responsibility for 12 food manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Kansas, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Pennsylvania (Approximately 7,000 employees)
• Overall responsibility for Environmental Compliance including Tier 2 Reporting, Air Emissions, Waste Water, Hazardous Waste and conducting Due Diligence for potential Greenfield sites and acquisitions
• Responsible for overall Process Safety Management for all manufacturing sites
• Advise senior management (including CEO) regarding EH&S direction, strategies and goals
• Responsible for Safety and Health, Environmental Compliance, and Security (EHS&S) at each location with 2 direct and 9 "dotted line" reports
• Established a “Behavior Based Safety” program for company to assist in changing culture and reducing injuries
• Risk Management support to include ensuring property insurance compliance and compatibility
• Prepare and present reports and training for management and others regarding compliance, program development, risk mitigation and improving EH&S performance indicators
• Maintenance of permits and licenses for various regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA, DOT, etc.)
Achievements:
• 10% reduction of OSHA recordable injuries year over year (8% reduction in overall incidence rate)
• 50% reduction in lost time injuries (46% reduction in lost time incidence rate)
• Reduction in cost of renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance in a year where rates increased dramatically
June 2002 – March 2005
IDEXX LABORATORIES: A worldwide Pharmaceutical Company and leader in innovative products and services for veterinary, food and water applications. The animal business combines biotechnology with medical devices and information technology to support veterinarians. The food and water businesses employ efficient technologies for monitoring and ensuring the safety of public water and milk. The company employs approximately 5,000.
North Grafton, Massachusetts
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager
• Responsible for 24 Laboratories in Western, Central and Eastern Regions, 1 Distribution Center, 1 Software Manufacturer, and 1 plant facility with both Manufacturing and R&D
• Managed 7 direct reports throughout the U.S.
• Responsible for overall Process Safety Management for various chemicals
• Environmental compliance responsibility for all locations
• Chaired Safety Committees and Teams locally and at various locations with Site Safety Officers
• Worked with EH&S and Quality Teams to attain OSHA VPP and ISO 14001 program status
• Established and trained an Ergonomics Team to conduct ergonomic assessments for work stations and equipment and performed assessments myself
Achievements:
• 45% reduction of OSHA recordable injuries at the plant level year over year and 73% at Corporate Headquarters since working for the company
• 76% reduction in lost time incidence rate
• 81% reduction for restricted duty incidence rate
• 67% severity rate reduction
May 2001 – July 2002
ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS: A leading pharmaceutical company with a broad product portfolio. Known for discovering new medicines that are designed to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world, brands include Crestor, Nexium, Pulmicort, Rhinocort, Zulocaine, and Zoladex to name a few. The company employs approximately 50,000 with two manufacturing plants the United States and more than 30 overseas.
Westborough, MA
Senior Safety Engineer
• Implementation and establishment of a behavior-based safety program for site
• Responsible for radiation safety program as Radiation Safety Officer
• Coordinate safety program and acted as Emergency Response Coordinator for site
• Conducted process hazard reviews for new and existing equipment and processes
• Provided safety oversight for construction contractors (major renovations)
• Conduct training and provide communication on various EH&S related topics
Achievements:
• Won the company (Global EH&S Award) in 2001 for demonstrating the greatest EH&S improvements of any site within the company
• 42% reduction in OSHA Recordable Cases (15 vs. 26), Incidence reduction from 3.77 to 2.25
• 84% reduction in Lost Time Cases (2 vs. 13) and 56% reduction in Total Lost Work Days (96 vs. 219)
• 53% reduction in First Aid Only Cases (33 vs. 70)
April 1996 – May 2001
THE BOEING COMPANY: The world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 150,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries.
Commercial Airline & Apache Helicopter Divisions
Seattle, WA & Mesa, AZ
Safety Engineer II - III
• Function as Safety, Health & Environmental focal point for 747, 767, and 777 Aircraft Manufacturing Programs in Washington and for the Apache Helicopter Manufacturing in Arizona
• Develop programs and procedures for various safety & health topics.
• Assisted in design of production lines and conducted audits and accident investigations
• Design and performance of training using PowerPoint and other software packages
• Recognize and evaluate hazards or hazardous situations introduced in the factory, implement solutions or fixes using all available resources
• Communicate safety, health, and environmental concerns to all applicable design teams with the focus on standardization of safety and health site wide
July 1992 – August 1997
UNITED STATES NAVY, NAVAL HOSPITAL
Bremerton, Washington
Industrial Hygiene Officer
• Revised and updated programs and policies for lead, asbestos, hazardous materials and hearing conservation at Naval facilities and Ships
• Conducted training on various Safety Topics (Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, etc.)
• Oversee contractor safety program to ensure compliance with regulations
• Evaluated background information pertaining to compensation claims
• Performed Air Sampling for various industrial processes which include painting operations (with emphasis on detection of heavy metals), welding, forge and foundry work, electroplating and composite machining.
• Performed Asbestos sampling and fiber counting
• Evaluated background information pertaining to workers compensation claims
• Naval Officer with responsibilities for sailors under my command as well as responsible for the Naval Hospital in Bremerton, Washington when on duty as “Officer of the Day”
March 1989 – July 1992
DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT
Ogden, Utah 84321
Health and Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist
• Accountable for all Industrial Hygiene Responsibilities for this Government facility
Education:
September 1987 – June 1991
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84321
BS Industrial Hygiene and BS Biology; Minor in Chemistry
August 1995 – June 1998
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195
MPH (Master of Public Health). Emphasis: Environmental Health – (Course work complete, Thesis not completed)
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