EDWARD BRUCE
Lenexa, KS *****
Cell: 913-***-****
ad0ipo@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. I am Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant, and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills with ability to receive feedback, achieve buy in, and retain associates for company. Extensive experience working and cultivating relationships with union business agents and union members. Vast knowledge of union policies and procedures (Local 41). See Recognition and Accomplishments below. SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Safety Compliance and Regulations
• Operational Safety
• Maintaining Safety
• Safety Equipment
• Safety Protocol
• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Two State Hearings
• Safety Checks
• Safety Precautions
• Workplace Safety
• Forklift Safety
• Yard Control Regulations
• Safety Leadership
• Guest Safety
• Arbitration
• Labor Relations
EXPERIENCE
FLYNN
REGIONAL H&S MANAGER
11/2022- PRESENT
• Develop and implement safety program and protocols within
• Review and inspect jobs for bid complete site-specific safety guidelines.
• Facilitate required training for all new employees.
• Conduct on-site inspections for Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri jobs.
• Oversee all work comp claims.
• Conduct all incident investigations and report findings to management. PUREFISHING
EHS/ FACILITIES MANAGER
09/14/2020- 10/2022
• Established safety programs for OSHA, EPA, DOT, AND MDOH compliance
• Handled all work comp claims and investigations
• Decommissioned old facility
• Opened new facility
• Opened 3 off site facilities
• Reduced annual IR from 9.7 with 200 employees to .06 with over 650 employees
• Managed all facility and maintenance issues
• Built and maintained good relations with associates and vendors UPS
Lenexa, KS
Safety, Training and Retention Director
10/2010 to 2020
• Held safety training instructional courses which led to marked improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
• Instructed staffers during fire drills to provide awareness of proper evacuation routes and reporting techniques.
• Minimized safety infractions through teaching and training in risk management, record keeping, hazard identification and quality assurance. (Ask me for the stats from start date to current)
• Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues. My Osha investigation reports available upon request.
• Completed inspections for all areas of safety compliance audits and regulatory internal audits.
• Authored, coordinated, and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational at-risk trends and prevention.
• Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and fire suppression systems.
• Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
• Created and implemented safety policies and procedures for medical facilities.
• Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover the causes and provided corrective actions.
• Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible.
• Sampled suspect materials to assess hazards and devise cleanup procedures.
• Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety.
• Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• All trainings and compliance regulations and safety certifications are current. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
06/2017
Master Hazardous Material Response Training, Central Plains District 02/2016
Master Employee Safety and Compliance Training, District Trainer 10/2015
FAA Certified Acceptance Auditor – Air Dangerous Goods 01/2016
FAA Certified Air and Dangerous Goods, Master and District Trainer 06/2011
OSHA Certified Safety 101 Master Trainer, District Trainer 02/2014
Master Trainer for The District- FSTS
Front Line Supervisor Training School
10/2011
RMP District Trainer, Responsible Management - Hazardous Material Responsible Management Personnel
06/2015
QVA Master Trainer, Quality Validation Assessment District Trainer OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA, EPA, KDH, MDH
10/2011
Designated Responder Trainer, Master Trainer for District HAZERDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS PER COMPLIANCE
Recognitions & Accomplishments
HSTS Peer Award, Safe Work Methods certified expert, Hub Challenge Team Award winner, Team Player Award. The Local 41 Union “Hand in Hand" Award; this was given to me in honor of my commitment to work hand in hand with all employees to develop a culture of safety and collaboration in a result driven environment. I was humbly honored to find out that this was a first-time award, created and dedicated to me by the employees of Local Union 41. UPS Leadership Committee
The Human Capital Committee for District 2016
West Region Competition Challenge Committee 2017
Neighbor to Neighbor outreach program 2018
CHSP Champion District 2019