Human Resources Workers Compensation

Beth Barry

Carbondale, PA 570-***-**** ad5o2w@r.postjobfree.com

Well-rounded professional with an MBA and over 30 years’ experience working in high-speed manufacturing industries. Skilled in EHS Management, Quality Management, Human Resources Management, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, QMS, Lean Manufacturing, and Production Planning.

•Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen 5S Methodologies

•Lean Six Sigma certified Green Belt

•ISO 9001- ISO14001 Lead Auditor Audits

•Operations Leadership Multiple Operation Leadership Union Non Union

•Environmental Regulatory Compliance

•Quality Compliance

•Production Planning

•Workers Compensation

Employee Training

•DOT Compliance

Experience

EHS Manager

Wyman Gordon - Mountain Top, PA June 2022 to May 2023

Lead and directed continuous improvement initiatives of the EHS program through safety training, assessments, audits, goal setting, open communications, employee participation, and Safety Committees in multiple facilities within the company. Performed investigation and corrective actions for accidents, upset conditions, missed targets, and EHS non-conformances. Represented the company with regulatory agencies and auditors. Maintained and managed compliance with Air Permitting, Clean Water Act, OSHA trainings, and Recycling programs.

Revised the 6S program for continuous improvement throughout each facility

Managed Workers’ Compensation claims working directly with the insurance company and interested parties

Monitored and shipped Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal Wastes throughout the facilities

QEHS Manager

Valmet, Inc. - Clarks Summit, PA October 2018 to May 2022

Responsible for overall Quality and EHS Management for the Roll Service Shop. Managed the Quality department to ensure customer specifications were being met. Established corrective and preventive actions to address SOP issues and Customer Complaints. Organized and initiated risk/hazard evaluations of existing processes, procedures, operating areas, equipment, and new capital investments. Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, standards, codes, and company policies.

Implemented incentive program to improve employee Safety Awareness resulting in two years with 0 OSHA Recordable incidents

Conducted inter-company internal ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits to maintain the globally shared ISO certifications for Valmet, Inc.

Inspected facility and workstations to ensure OSHA compliance, ergonomic suitability, and appropriate usage of PPE resulting in a 20% reduction in employee injuries

Facilitated the Safety Committee with hourly and salaried employees to improve communications and awareness between Union shop employees and management.

HR/EHS Manager

Innocor Inc. - Archbald, PA September 2016 to October 2018

Managed the EHS and Human Resource department in a multi-plant facility to ensure compliance with state and federal agencies. Managed staffing needs for production and implemented the onboarding process. Responsibilities included Payroll, Attendance, Workers Compensation, Employee safety training, Random Drug testing, Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous waste management, and Disciplinary processes.

Facilitated a behavior-based safety program throughout the plant improving safety awareness and reducing injuries by 25%

Managed and updated Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for all jobs within the facility

Trained First Responders to First Aid, AED, and CPR

Conducted Environmental audits and inspections

Operations Manager

Abacus Corporation - Taylor, PA July 2016 to September 2016

Managed staffing needs for major account and directed staffing managers to ensure client requirements were met and appropriate verifications were conducted.

Scheduled and executed recruiting activities to ensure resource needs were met

Implemented orientation training, accident/incident investigations, and corrective actions

Directed Staffing Managers

Sr. Human Resource Consultant

Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA June 2011 to October 2014

Responsible for the Environmental, Health, and Safety program along with employee training and onboarding.

Managed Succession Planning, Workers Compensation, Environmental, Health, and Safety, and Employee Onboarding

Maintained Compliance, Employee Appraisal system, Accident Investigations/Corrective Action processes, and Industrial Hygiene programs

Lead a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project that resulted in process improvements and a savings of $200,000 annually

Decreased employee accident rate by 60% while directing and facilitating the Safety Committee using a Behavior-Based Safety Program

Developed and implemented a kiosk training system for annual training reducing production downtime and increasing productivity

Part Time CNA and Aide (Call-In Position)

Allied Services - Scranton, PA September 2007 to December 2012

Applied basic care for patients in a rehab hospital setting to ensure life quality needs are met

Cared for developmentally disabled clients in a group home setting to provide as much independence as possible in their daily lives

ISO/EHS Engineer

Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA January 2007 to June 2011

Implemented, managed, and maintained certifications for the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 Management Systems. Ensured regulatory compliance for the Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Recommended process and product safety features that reduced employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards

Reduced monthly carbon emissions by 87% by installing a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO)

Reduced household waste by 60% by implementing a recycling program · Lead Lean Six Sigma project that resulted in a 15% reduction in monthly Hazardous Waste totals

Production Planning Engineer

Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA January 1999 to January 2007

Scheduled and forecasted raw materials and tools necessary to fulfill customer orders. Managed and coordinated the production for extrusion, injection molding, coating, inspection, and packaging operations to meet the needs of customers.

Increased Customer Satisfaction Rates by 25% by establishing communication systems between the Customers and the Leadership Team, Production and Supply Chain Teams, and Purchasing Team and Suppliers

Managed and maintained a VMI inventory system for a major sunwear customer

ISO Lead Auditor/Customer Service/HR Assistant/ Production Technician/Supervisor/Quality Assurance Tech

Gentex Optics, Inc. - Carbondale, PA June 1986 to January 1999

Held various positions through promotions within Gentex Optics including ISO Lead Auditor, Customer Service, HR, Production, and Quality.

Successfully maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications

Directed and trained internal auditors, scheduled audits, and corrective actions · Established Customer communications

Coordinated and conducted interviews for open positions ·

Scheduled and conducted trainings for employees

Supervised and scheduled production for 3 shifts of employees to meet customer orders and inventory replenishment

Ensured conformance to government and company quality standards through testing and inspections

Education

MBA in Business

California University of Pennsylvania

January 2015 to May 2016

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Keystone College

August 2007 to May 2012

Skills & abilities

Green Belt certified in Lean Six Sigma Excellence

OSHA 30

HazWOPER / RCRA

Continuous Process Improvement

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

EHS Management

Manufacturing

Production Planning

Quality Management

Production Management

Root Cause Analysis

HR Management

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