EHS Supervisor

JERMAINE EVERETT

EHS Supervisor

706-***-**** *****.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn Columbus, GA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Safety Coordinator with 11+ years of experience driving EHS performance, reducing site risk profile, and providing EHS support to other functional areas. Assesses facility safety programs against performance standards and develops corrective action plans to close gaps. Investigates incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective and preventative measures. Coaches and guides department leaders and team members to ensure safety programs and policies compliance. Stays abreast of proposed EHS regulations, assesses draft proposals’ impact on the business, and provides facility readiness to comply with promulgated laws.

SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Risk Assessment, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Fire prevention, Change Management, Job Hazard Analysis, OSHA Compliance OSHA, Safety, Risk Management, First Aid, CPR, Quality Control, SOPs Creation, Leading Initiatives, Training Facilitation, Corrective Action Plans, Statistical Quality Control

EXPERIENCE

EHS Supervisor

Golden State Foods

2024 - Present

Provides a hands-on approach to provide pro-active environmental, occupational health and safety support to site employees to achieve the goal of zero TRIR

Am accountable for stewarding implementation of safety management systems and programs to achieve and maintain zero recordable injuries, ensure compliance of OSHA General Industry Standards

Facilitate identification of environmental requirements for physical and procedural changes to remain in compliance with state, local and federal regulations and issued permits

Monitor quality and consistency of incident investigation and reporting process, ensuring proper identification and implementation of corrective actions

Manage and monitor workers compensation injuries and litigation

Interpret/analyze and report safety KPIs for use by the management team

Assess and report on contractor performance

Associate training

Safety Coordinator/Trainer

Golden State Foods

2018 - 2024

●Coordinate 15+ training sessions quarterly to protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses by instructing 125 employees, achieving ongoing performance standards for all personnel and incoming hires.

●Implement and maintain EHS management systems and procedures by conducting 3 AM and 2 coaching sessions monthly for CWD staff, promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

●Manage Workers' Compensation Claims effectively by liaising with 3+ HR representatives to rectify approximately 12+ workers’ compensation (WC) claims annually, reducing medical costs.

●Eliminate the need to hire third-party trainers by training on Powered Industrial Trucks in compliance with OSHA regulations and concepts, saving the company tens of thousands in training costs.

●Institute control and remedial measures for hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and equipment by conducting JHA’s/JSA’s Job Safety Analysis and creating corrective actions per audit findings.

●Reduce the recordable incident rate and injuries by establishing target areas and long-range incident/accident prevention and cost control objectives, saving the company over 5+M in compensation.

●Strategize Realtime Safety Plan outlining opportunities and tactics to improve safety performance by communicating and discussing relevant safety information utilizing on-the-spot feedback.

●Investigate accidents and incidents to identify root causes and develop recommendations for preventing future occurrences by educating frontline leaders on hazard recognition, control, and work process safety.

●Promote and prevent air/water pollution by overseeing Air Quality and Stormwater runoff with direct TCEQ communication, protecting public health, and conserving natural resources for future generations.

●Establish a clear safety vision and foster teamwork to meet the concept by coordinating risk/hazard evaluations of existing processes, procedures, operating areas, and equipment.

●Audit facility against safety and health regulations and programs by analyzing incident statistics to identify injury causes to facilitate site efforts in preventing injuries based on trends.

Safety Trainer

Purdue Farms 2016 - 2018

●Enforced and updated all Health, Safety, and Environmental operations with zero injuries by executing corporate Health & Safety standards and programs at 118 locations across Alabama and Georgia.

●Drove accident reduction and created a safety culture by overseeing the development and execution of the annual Safety plan and building safety leadership capability within the Region management staff.

●Ranked 2 out of 4 regions in safety performance in 2015 by preventing releases of any substance defined as a "highly hazardous chemical and Air," minimizing adverse effects on local communities and waterways.

●Tracked and reported safety-related statistics by conducting anonymous employee surveys, resulting in identifying safety issues and improving working conditions

●Aided in identifying gaps in existing safety programs and recommending improvement opportunities to lessen liability exposure, leading to Opelika West Division meeting all Safety KPIs within 1 year.

●Focused on medical management strategies to cut compensation costs and reduce injuries by cultivating partnerships with local medical providers to foster Return to Work program initiatives.

●Drove certification to all required ISO/OSHA standards by executing a safety training program, decreasing 3rd Party Collisions by 37%, Injury Frequency Rate by 42%, and Lost Time Injury Rate by 44%.

Firefighter/First Responder

Terrell Co., Dawson, GA

2011 - 2016

●Enforced the Standard Operating Policies by preparing and maintaining records, logs, and reports regarding alarms, inspections, medical emergencies, and fire prevention activities.

●Trained Staff on operating procedures and company services by communicating with co-workers, civilians, dispatchers, and other firefighters to ensure safety and productivity.

●Followed city-wide safety policy and practices in adherence to safety prevention by coordinating drills and classes on medical services, fire suppression, rescue, street locations, hydraulics, and fire inspections.

●Maintained updated knowledge of safety guidelines, firefighting techniques, and quality assurance procedures by inspecting buildings and premises for compliance with fire prevention ordinances.

●Performed emergency rescue of personnel and various first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim for transport to a medical facility.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (InProgress), Columbus Technical College

Associate degree in information technology, Miller-Motte College

Behavior-Based Pinpoint Observation Trainer

OSHA 501 Training Course (10-Hour Course)

Ergonomic Trainer

Production Performance-Based Trainer (PBT)

LOTO Trainer

Confined Space Trainer

Permit Required Confined Space Trainer

Facilitator Trained and Certified

Fall Protection / Walking-Working Surfaces Trainer

Smith System Trainer

Def. Driver Cert/PIT Certified Trainer

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