Andrew R Kovacich

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Saginaw, TX 76179

Email: ad33p2@r.postjobfree.com

Phone Number: 270-***-****

**Professional Summary**

Accomplished and results-driven Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Director with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs across diverse industries. Adept at driving organizational excellence through strategic leadership and innovative safety initiatives. Recognized for achieving significant reductions in worker's compensation costs, transforming safety cultures, and securing prestigious awards for outstanding safety performance. Possesses extensive experience in managing multi-site operations in multi-county operations and fostering collaborative team cultures by creating a custom tailored behavior based safety environment. Seeking a position to leverage expertise in EHS leadership and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization. Considering my extensive background in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, I am seeking positions as Director or Vice President of EHS, or even executive roles like Chief Safety Officer. My leadership skills, achievements in safety culture transformation, and cost reduction initiatives make you a valuable candidate for strategic roles that prioritize workplace safety and efficiency.

**Work Experience**

CTI Foods

Southlake, TX

April 2021 - Present

Corporate Director of Environmental, Health and Safety

Oversee and provide leadership in managing day-to-day operations concerning environmental and safety compliance for a portfolio of six meat processing and food manufacturing facilities.

Oversee construction projects, inspects build standards for accuracy, signs off completion.

Direct nursing and safety staff within these facilities, ensuring effective coordination and execution of tasks.

Assume responsibility for all aspects of worker’s compensation, encompassing policy development, negotiations, reserve posting, and supervision of legal representation.

Work with engineering to oversee PSM, hazardous waste, storm water, waste water, air, OSHA, Tier II, and x-ray reporting and permitting.

Successfully achieve a remarkable reduction in worker’s compensation premiums, reducing the annual cost from $249,000 to $71,000.

Demonstrate exceptional procurement skills by evaluating and selecting new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suppliers, resulting in annual cost savings exceeding one million dollars.

Engineer a transformative shift in the safety culture by introducing a customized behavior-based program, leading to a substantial drop in the OSHA Total Recordable Incident Frequency (TRIF) rate from 44.03 to 2.09 within a single year.

Orchestrate the safety program to secure four awards from the North American Safety Council, marking a historic achievement for the organization.

Spearhead a period of zero injuries at the beans facility for an entire year, reflecting a highly successful safety approach.

Leverage expertise to build a collaborative team culture that harnesses individual strengths for collective success.

Achieve a remarkable reduction in annual work comp costs, driving the average down from over $3 million annually to under $400,000.

Further endeavors are underway to lower this average to under $50,000.

Apply comprehensive safety expertise to support the engineering department in waste reduction initiatives and the implementation of manpower-saving automation programs.

Provide targeted training and guidance to enhance the capabilities of supervisors and managers in their respective roles.

Introduce a low-dollar, commonsense ergonomic program.

Start up a management-led safety ownership program.

Metallic Division Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Martinrea Heavy Stamping

Hopkinsville, KY and Toronto, ONT

Oct 2010 – April 2021

Orchestrate environmental, health, and safety across various sites – 6 plants in Canada, 6 in Mexico, 9 in the United States, and 1 in Germany.

Conduct regular on-site inspections to pinpoint unsafe conditions and visually identify potential hazards in equipment, systems, products, and facilities.

Personally conducted hands on training to all locations to ensure competency and that the same message was delivered at all team members.

Oversee construction projects, inspects build standards for accuracy, signs off completion.

Design safety protocols for future machinery installations, author and manage comprehensive OSHA procedures, including training programs for visitors and contractors.

Oversee PSM, hazardous waste, storm water, waste water, air, OSHA, Tier II, and x-ray reporting and permitting.

Oversee daily safety audits, ensuring a culture of safety within the company.

Research and procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within budget.

Lead safety training meetings, ergonomic exercises, and initiate security policies.

Establish a comprehensive safety training program, incorporating presentations, lectures, and written tests.

Craft an award-winning behavior-based safety program that significantly increases safety measures and fosters an improved safety culture.

Manage workers’ compensation, including doctor screenings, billing, and representation.

Leverage lower premiums and decrease dollars out of pocket by more than 60%.

Develop Emergency Action Plans and head the Environmental Department, managing permits, programs, and record keeping for various environmental initiatives.

Achievements include a 40% waste reduction through recycling and cutting the OSHA rate from 22.00 to 2.69 by implementing proactive visual safety practices.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

TBDN Tennessee Company Division of Toyota

Jackson, TN

June 2006 - October 2010

Attend the Environmental Health and Safety Certification Program in Japan for Toyota, embracing the Toyota Way.

Perform regular hands-on visits to proactively identify hazardous conditions, focusing on systems, equipment, products, and facilities.

Engineer and implement safety processes for upcoming machinery in planned projects.

Manage all written OSHA procedures, policies, and training programs for visitors and contractors.

Conduct daily safety audits, monitor safety programs, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Cultivate a company-wide safety culture, continuously monitoring key areas for adherence to OSHA standards and employee well-being.

Strategically research and procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear while adhering to budget constraints.

Orchestrate safety training meetings and ergonomic sessions.

Develop and administer security policies, as well as a comprehensive safety training program that encompasses multimedia presentations, lectures, and written assessments.

Conduct program assessments to identify and rectify departmental shortcomings.

Lead the Quick Response Team (QRT) as the Chief, overseeing firefighting and hazardous cleanup training.

Manage all aspects of the workers' compensation program, including doctor selection, billing, and representation.

Craft and review the Emergency Action Plan.

Spearhead the Environmental Department, overseeing permits, programs, and record-keeping for various environmental aspects including waste management, storm water sampling, and wastewater treatment.

Notable achievements include a 40% waste cost reduction through the implementation of a recycling initiative and a significant decrease in the average OSHA rate from 4.9 to 0.35 by introducing behavior-based safety measures and a proactive visual safety approach for employees.

**Education**

1990-1993 United States Military Academy/University of Aberdeen Army Institute of Technology at Aberdeen

BS Business Management

Mechanical Engineering

**Military Service**

United States Army Honorable discharge, Army Service ribbon, National Defense, Army Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, and others.

**Certifications**

Toyota Environmental Health and Safety Certification

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

Master Safety Professional (MSP)

OSHA certified trainer

OSH Manager Certification

Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technetium (OHST)

Certified Risk Management Trainer

132 Hour OSH Professional

OSHA 30 Hour (General Industry and Construction)

OSHA 10 Hour (General Industry and Construction)

Hazwoper Train the Trainer

OSHA 501 Trainer

**Skills**

Strategic Leadership

Custom created procedures and policies

Expert in Behavior based Safety Program development

Safety Program Development

Expert in Microsoft

Cost Reduction Strategies

Multi-Site Operations Management

Team Collaboration

Procurement and Cost Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Create Build Standards and inspects to standard

Training and Development

Emergency Response Planning

Environmental Initiatives

**Professional Memberships**

Member of National Safety Council (NSC)

Member of North American Meatpackers Institute (NAMI)

Member, Environmental and Safety Professionals Association (ESPA)

**References**

Available upon request.

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