Spencer Johnson
C 808-***-**** ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/pub/spencer-johnson-a886516/
SUMMARY
VP / Director of Operations / Safety Director / Regional Manager / Logistics / EHSQ Manager
Highly effective leader and senior-level operations manager with a comprehensive background in the transportation and EHS industries. Experienced in managing contractors and working with cross-functional teams in design, engineering, construction, operations and regulatory authorities. Hands-on leader responsible for leading, planning, and developing global operations and exercises with the U.S. Navy involving over 3,500 personnel.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cross-Functional Leadership Strategic Planning Project Management
Supply Chain Management Environmental Compliance Operations Management
Regulatory Management Team Leader P&L / Budgeting
EXPERIENCE
Kemira Water Solutions, Fontana, CA 2017-Present
Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Specialist
Report to Western Region Senior Manager and Safety and Compliance Manager. Oversee safety and compliance for manufacturing plants. Responsible for the safety, compliance and loss prevention of over 200 personnel.
Direct Dept of Transportation, Risk Management Plan and Process Safety Management audit processes for 3 chemical manufacturing plants and oversee the logistics terminals in the region.
Process Hazard Analysis of new and existing facilities. Environmental compliance and continuous safety improvement of two plants; Result: TRI free plants for over 5 years.
Communicating and working with Federal, State and Local Authorities in EHS issues and regulatory compliance. Working with OSHA, CUPA, AQMD, FRA, DOT and EPA agencies in audits and inspections.
United States Navy Reserve Active Duty 2015-2017
Commander – Vice President Operations functionally
Coordinated and managed operations between the USN, U.K. Navy and Industry Shipping companies such as Shell, Chevron and Maersk Shipping.
Established a watch to effectively coordinate shipping escort and accompanying operations between U.S. Navy vessels and commercial shipping vessels.
Developed operations and coordinated with Yemen and Saudi Arabia forces in the movement of cargo into Yemen in support of humanitarian aid and illicit cargo screening.
E&H Transport Network/SolSource, Carlsbad, CA 2014-2015
Operations Manager
Responsible for gross and net profit company operations, safety and compliance, customer service and sales coordination, insurance mitigation, loss prevention and training.
Managed and developed personnel to effectively coordinate operations to improve service to customers and control costs; Result: Increased customer base and gross profit percentages from 23% to 29%.
Coordinated personnel to effectively work with sister company, SolSource, to increase inter-company profitability and customer service; Result: Increased combined company profitability by 15% through increased revenue for E&H at profitable gross percentage.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
Master of Business Administration, University of California – Irvine
Bachelor of Science, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Trainer (40 hr. HAZWOPER)
ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 IMS auditor
Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste compliance certificate in California Title 22 66262.34 and 66265.16
Rail Tank Car safety trainer for CFR 49 172.700-172.704
OSHA 30 Hr Certification
2023 OSHA Compliance & Recordkeeping Certificate