Paula Stewart

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*** **** ******* **, *********, South Carolina 29072 Experience

Regional Ergonomist and Safety Specialist Mar 2014 - Present Michelin NA

• Led ergonomic design process as Plant Ergonomist for multiple, multi-million dollar ($100M & $270M) capital projects Defined ergonomic project functional specifications providing expertise in occupational health, ergonomic goal setting, and worker's compensation considerations Organized ergonomic progress by providing internal method improvement groups with ergonomic knowledge necessary to manage mental and physical ergonomic considerations in the design of technical and organizational systems

• Catalyzed continuous improvement of existing equipment by directing the education and execution of cross- functional employee in the use of specialized ergonomic tools, promulgation of company and industry best practices, and regulatory evaluation of associated risk control processes Controlled the reporting of ergonomic indicators, ergonomic acceptance of new equipment, and monitoring of the plant ergonomic action plan Conducted and executed annual business planning with plant internal and corporate external teams including the corporate ergonomist network

• Reduced plant ergonomic risks by reducing number of high risks associated with production processes from 1165 to 650

• Developed plant safety spoke network incorporating ergonomics training and promotional activities to increase ergonomic awareness and proficiency

• Assisted facility medical personnel in relating employee MSD risks and job content to include all information required to define medical surveillance protocols

• Participated in plant Workers Comp disability claims acting as a resource to determine cause and classifying injuries according to historical injury data and current risk Safety Engineer Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

Michelin NA

• Supported the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to ensure implementation of safety regulations and corporate initiatives

• Ensured compliance of the equipment with safety requirements

• Integrated regulatory requirements into the site documentation system and verified their implementation.

• Drove implementation of protection and prevention means to ensure risk control at the work post level including verification of post safety dossiers.

• Performed internal audits for the site, reported safety indicators, developed staff safety awarenes, and conducted safety training programs.

• Assessed requirements for safety risk control and completed acceptance reviews on new equipment to curtail introduction of new hazards.

• Ensured availability of information required to define medical surveillance protocols.

• Created traceability of safety indicator data and actions and shared expertise with other team members to maintain the site EP team's competence.

• Prepared and executed internal and external safety audits

• Analyzed incidents and accidents to ensure corrective action plans were established and executed Multi-Site Shift Manager Mining & Passenger Jan 2005 - Jan 2012 Michelin NA

• Guaranteed team performance and directed team actions for Safety/Machines/Quality/Delivery/Cost performances to ensure team attained assigned objectives while developing the autonomy, professionalism and well-being of team members.

• Resolved crew and workshop problems including nights and weekends while involving employees in the identification of solutions.

• Communicated and achieved annual objectives for my assigned crew in support of lean manufacturing organizational goals.

• Ensured the correct level of cross-training and responsiveness by team members to manage unanticipated problems.

• Animated team progress and focused improvement on the customer (customer satisfaction as measured by product returns / complaints).

Site Environmental Engineer Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

Michelin NA

• Supported the EHS manager to achieve corporate and regulatory compliance to environmental regulations.

• Completed the environmental regulatory site analysis and created an action plant to address and follow-up on opportunities discovered.

• Controlled environmental risk by developing staff and employee awareness and training to reduce environmental footprint to improve stewardship.

• Organized and led internal and external ISO14001 audits and alerted the EHS manager and corporate management of all serious non-conformances

• Developed site emergency and contingency plans for environmental waste containment and was responsible for their execution as environmental incident commander.

• Responsible for site environmental reporting associated with air, waste, and water permitting including work with outside regulatory agencies

plant quality manager Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Michelin NA

1998 - 2000

• Guaranteed Materials by performing required controls of products, processes and procedures (C3P) per the local verification and control plan.

• Acted on non-conformities detected and provided data to GQA for managing outgoing quality.

• Represented quality guarantee by acting as the on-shift quality guarantee expert under the authority of the plant quality manager.

Front Line Production Supervisor Jan 1992 - Jan 1998 Michelin NA

• Guarantee and drive the team's performance to reach defined business objectives for safety, maintenance, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Develop the independence, professionalism and well-being of the people in the business unit team. Tire Building Production Operator Jan 1989 - Jan 1992 VC Summer Nuclear Security Officer Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

• Access Control & Incident Response

• Camera Monitoring & Hourly Foot Patrols

• Report Writing & Customer Service & Client Interaction

• Obtained security clearance and South Carolina Guard Card (SLED card).

• Assessed and evaluated situations quickly and effectively

• Identified critical issues quickly and accurately

• Researched, investigated and compiled information.

• Central and Secondary Alarm Station operator

Emergency Medical Technician Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

Lexington County South Carolina

• Responded to emergency calls to provide efficient, immediate care to the critically ill and injured

• Drove ambulance to location using most expeditious route for traffic and weather conditions while observing traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

• Functioned in uncommon situations while protecting injured and those assisting in the care of injured patients.

• Functioned within the scope of care as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies including regulations on the handling of the deceased, notification of authorities and protocols for protection of property and evidence at the scene.

• Avoided additional injury. Prior to initiating patient care, "sized-up" the scene to determine scene was safe, identified the mechanism of injury or nature of illness, and counted the total number of patients.

• Determined nature and extent of illness or injury and established priority for required emergency care.

• Rendered emergency medical and/or trauma care to adults, children and infants based on assessment findings. Skills & Specialization

Safety Training, Ergonomic, Audits, Internal Audits, Corrective Action Plans, Functional Specifications, Customer Service, Ehs, Environmental Health, Ergonomics

Education

University of South

Criminal Justice

Licenses & Certifications

Nationally Registered EMT 7 2,017 - 3 2,020

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Nationally Registered EMT

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