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Safety Manager

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
March 18, 2024

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Marcus Ealey

E-mail: ad4emk@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a challenging leadership position, which will allow me to utilize my managerial, technical, and interpersonal skills while leading in a team environment.

Education DeVry Institute of Technology Addison, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Management

Illinois State University Normal, Illinois

Communications/Psychology

Work Power Solutions International Wood Dale, Illinois

Experience Corporate Safety Manager May 2022 – Present

Manufacturer of engines, and generators.

Review, create, update, company policies regarding EHS.

Managing EHS compliance for seven sites and 800+ employees.

Work with insurance carrier on open injury cases, settlements, and global releases.

Track metrics that demonstrate the success or failures of the safety program.

Ensure regulatory compliance and training for all sites and employees.

Initiate ergonomic improvements where possible.

Successfully defended the company against OSHA complaints that were closed out satisfactorily.

Jewel-Osco Melrose Park, Illinois

Risk Control Safety Supervisor July 2015 – October 2021

Risk Control Safety Supervisor 116-acre complex with (8) buildings, (5) miles of automation conveyors and (5) AS/RS cranes. (400+) pieces of Material Handling Equipment. (2) PSM Compliant Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. Zero Waste Recycling Center. Interior/Exterior Truck Wash and a Vehicle Maintenance Facility for Fleet Maintenance.

Conducted training for various OSHA regulated topics such as GHS, LOTO, Confined Space, PIT’s, Ergonomics, PPE, BBP, Fall Protection, and Hazcom.

Hazardous Materials Technician - Emergency Response Team Member. Food Safety Training. PIT Trainer

Investigated injuries and W/C claims while determining root causes and contributing factors. Also worked to decrease recordable injuries and provided investigational documentation to promote denials when appropriate.

Conducted monthly safety meetings while increasing participation from union associates in each building.

Ensured compliance records were up to date for over 1,100+ on-site associates in a union facility.

Conducted safety audits while documenting near misses which were then re-communicated to the workforce.

Luster Products, Inc. Chicago, IL

Safety Manager May 2011- July 2015

Manufacturer of hair care products such as perms, shampoos, conditioners, and aerosol products.

Developed, implemented, and refined all corporate policies, programs, and procedures regarding the Health & Safety of 400+ employees and multiple facilities.

Identified, managed, directed, developed, and audited for continuous improvement of the Health & Safety management system.

Analyzed recordable and near-miss injury data to determine root cause and prevent repeat incidents.

Provided employees and facility management with technical guidance, regulatory advice, and training.

Completed weekly site safety inspections of aerosol facility and plants.

Trained employees in various areas as well as created the OSHA required written programs for these areas.

*June 2009 – April 2011 I was off from work, dealing with a documented medical illness*

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. Melrose Park, IL

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager Mar. 2008 – May 2009

Manufacturer of transmissions and torque converters for General Motors and American General (Hummer).

Created innovative ideas to reduce injuries, which declined 71% during my tenure.

Responsible for the safety and training of over 750+ employees.

Managed two Safety Coordinators and the EH&S compliance of 12 locations and 875,000 sq. ft.

Promoted the personal responsibility of each employee to ensure their own safety and that of each co-worker.

Day-to-day implementation, development, and evaluation of the EH&S program.

Reviewed and approved EH&S plans while conducting assessments and audits.

Investigated employee injuries while determining root cause and future prevention.

Provided consultation services to the Managers of each facility and led safety drills at each location.

Managed regulatory compliance with regards to EH&S as well as managed the ISO 14001 certification.

Ensured corporate compliance of Federal/State/Municipal regulations and laws.

Ensured SDS books were accurately updated and trained employees on their purpose and information.

Created numerous green initiatives to promote the company for green awards such as the Governors Award.

Led and facilitated all Safety meetings as well as monthly Board meetings regarding EH&S issues and progress.

Owner/Operator – Mr. Luigi’s Pasta Jul. 2005 – Feb. 2008

Acuity Brands *Contract Position Hanover Park, IL

Shift/Safety Supervisor Jan. 2006 – Nov. 2006

Manufacturer of light fixtures, ballasts, and ZEP chemical products.

Conducted safety inspections and employee safety training meetings regularly.

Managed $10.5 million of merchandise and 38 dock bays in a 379K sq. ft. DC.

Created and implemented continuous improvement projects using LEAN tools.

Regularly exceeded the daily shipping goal of $1.1 million.

Part of a Logistics team that set a new 2-day shipping record of $1.6 million each day.

Managed and motivated 35+ union employees while maintaining safe work areas and production goals.

Created production tracking tools which immediately increased production 21%.

Part of a Logistics team that exceeded a monthly shipping goal by almost $10 million.

Part of a Logistics team that set a weekday shipping record of $7.7 million.

Focused on turning employee weaknesses into newly learned strengths using leadership and attainable goals.

United Parcel Service Addison, IL

Training/Safety & Compliance Supervisor Sept. 2002 – Jul. 2005

Ensured safety compliance records were up to date on 200+ union shift employees.

Instructed annual safety training for all shift employees.

Trained employees according to union and company standards in daily operations.

Created safety concepts to reduce and eliminate injuries which declined 15%.

Scheduled and monitored facility safety drills and conducted internal audits.

Implemented safety procedures for HAZMAT training compliance.

Operations/Safety Supervisor Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2002

Managed and motivated employees while routinely exceeding weekly business plan.

Increased production 20% in the daily operations department.

Along with co-workers, planned emergency logistics to ensure delivery goals were met.

Implemented various strategies that reduced new employee turnover by 15%.

Initiated disciplinary policies as needed and followed up with appropriate paper files.

Ensured daily goals were met as well as internal/external customer satisfaction.

Assisted with scheduling and production goals in daily management meetings.

Trainings Process Safety Management/Risk Management Program

24-Hour Emergency Response – Hazardous Materials Technician 8-Hour Emergency Responder Refresher

Chicago Fire Dept. Fire Prevention Bureau Inspectors Class Trainer

Dangerous Goods Multimodal Function Specific Shipping

OSHA 10/30 1st Aid/CPR/AED/BBP Smith System PIT Trainer RCRA



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