Safety Manager

Eric Johnson CHARLOTTE N.C **.****.*********@*****.*** 704-***-****

OSHA 501 for General industry (Authorized OSHA 10 and 30 Instructor) 503 OSHA 24/40-hour HAZWOPER certificates, Six-Sigma Green belt, Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) Certification, Certified Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T) instructor, Certified First Aid CPR & AED instructor.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEMENTS

•Developed hazardous material handling protocols to be used company wide

•Experienced General industry OSHA Trainer and Personal Protective Equipment Specialist

•Provides monthly OSHA/NFPA/ DOT Training

•Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent listening and probing abilities. Demonstrated performance/experience training and coaching employees at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Manager

Sygma Network - May 2019 to April 2020

•Updated, monitored and continued the development of company safety policies, procedures and training programs for new and existing OSHA, EHS and DOT issues, and all state mandated programs.

• Handled all workers compensation and auto liability claims to completion at the lowest cost and lost time days without jeopardizing the best possible services available.

•Maintained all accident records, according to OSHA and DOT guidelines. Analyze past and current losses for the purpose of prioritizing and directing safety training requirements.

•Directed the development and implementation of safety awareness training for employees at the center level.

•Directed the development of Personal Protective Equipment programs and to select such equipment as necessary to meet the needs of the program.

EHS Manager

Duff-Norton / Columbus McKinnon 2017 – 2019

•Directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization

•Schedules monthly safety meetings; Quarterly Management presentations and documentation.

•Completes mandatory annual safety training, provides all forklift training as needed

•Facilitate Site Safety Committee activities

•Develop and administer Site Specific EH&S training agenda and programs

•preparing and submitting various forms/documents such air permits and NSPS for environmental permitting associated with the Clean Air Act; storm water permits and NPDES utility water discharge permits Manage the site Control of Hazardous Energies (Lockout/Tagout), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazardous Waste and Hot Work programs.

•Maintain Global Harmonization program, ensuring all environmental compliance was followed

•Audit work areas, equipment and processes for EH&S program compliance

•Interpret and implement statutory and regulatory requirements throughout the site

EHS-Specialist

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals 2015 - 2017

•Develop and administer the plant EHS programs SOP’s and directives for new facility including cGMP

•Perform Risk Assessments as needed for process and manufacturing schedule

•schedule, conduct and record planned and unplanned safety inspection of operations, laboratory, and maintenance activities conducted within the plant to ensure the protection of the environment, and the health and safety of all employees, visitors, drivers, contractors and persons working in the facility.

•Keep manufacturing and laboratory staff and management team of notified of environmental protection, health and safety issues in the facility.

•Independently identify, prevent and solve EHS deficiencies and coordinates the resolution of technical problems related to environmental protection, health and safety practices.

•Identify, communicate and cooperate or guide internal and third-party environmental protection, health and safety services providers and provide guidance and support during the conduct of maintenance and services

by outside contractors.

HR/Safety Coordinator Consolidated Metco 2014 -2015

•Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, monitoring safety compliance and educating employees on the importance of safety.

•Completes required monthly safety inspections and objective reporting for OSHA / DOT requirements

•Completes Accident Investigations & Corrective Actions; worked with workers compensation coordinator.

•Administer Workers’ Compensation program/OSHA reporting: oversee claim activity and coordinate with the

claims adjuster on any issues

•Developed training materials, conduct training and coordinate with plant and outside training services for hourly

and salary employees pertaining to employee development, safety, etc.

Safety Manager, Valley Proteins 2012-2014

•Primary Incident investigator, including the capability to drive corrective actions that implement the hierarchy of controls

•Lead significant safety related investigations involving company transportation department

•Conducted inspections on local fleet of 45 trucks, lead member of vehicle accident reconstruction team.

•Assisted other facilities with developing and implementing ES&H programs, policies, and communications as necessary

•Developed and conducted safety and health training in support of Safety Leadership and Safety Certification efforts

•Conducted on-site safety and health compliance audits including vehicle inspections

•Held monthly training on all safety related items including smith systems for the transportation department

•Performed Risk Assessments for changes in production process or method of delivery

Municipal Emergency Services, Cleaning and care center 2008 - 2011

Operations manager NFPA 1851 Trainer / Quality assurance

•Opened new office, hired and trained staff, recruited clients, developed business model and managed budget

•Taught NFPA 1851 classes to over 800 firefighters across the southeast United States

•Created 3rd party, certified, cleaning and care facility with cleaning and repair responsibility for all brands of fire gear

•Trained auxiliary staff on cleaning and Quality inspection procedures

•Authored Cleaning and Care Standard Operating Procedures, including hazardous material handling guidelines

•Responsible for NFPA 1851 facility certification and annual re-certification requirements

•Maintained and responsible for over $500,000 of inventory for the Fire and Rescue Department

•Implemented Personal Protective Equipment health and safety procedures for over 7000 fire fighters over 5 states

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Fire Science 2011 Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health 2013 Columbia Southern University

Master of Arts, Applied Arts and Sciences 2017 University of North Carolina at Greensboro

United States Navy, Pacific Theater 1994 – 2003

Firefighter / Damage Controlman / Certified Addictions counselor

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