Safety Manager

Shearom Pitts

Schaumburg, IL 331-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned EHS/Safety Manager with more than 10 years of experience in reducing hazards and ensuring safe working environments while also instituting organizational strategies and measures for continuous improvement

Organized and detail-oriented individual who exemplifies professionalism and an ability to manage multiple projects & tasks at any given moment. Engaging, self-motivated, and personable with extensive experience working with clients to resolve queries in an expedited manner while fostering a positive experience. Skilled in the implementation of effective business policies and procedures. Proficient in the use of Gensuite, Origami, 5 why, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and much more. A track record of achieving exceptional results, increased work productivity, and exceeding company goals. Specialized in developing and nurturing productive client relationships.

EXPERIENCE

EHS/SAFETY SPECIALIST MANAGER

SYSCO - CHICAGO IL

10/2019 – PRESENT

Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs including building and developing a high performing team of EHS professionals

Ensure that the company meets its health & safety legal obligations and work closely with the Safety Director of Operations to set company and department objectives

Support leadership in sustainability & safety including developing a plan with specific actions to achieve these objectives

Ensure that the company is fully compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to environmental, health, and safety

Oversee a robust assessment / audit process to demonstrate compliance with all laws and regulations as well as the EHS Management System

Ensure that all reported accidents, incidents, near misses, and violations are investigated, and that proper preventative corrective actions are implemented

Develop strategies and programs to achieve a world class safety culture focused on hazard identification and risk reduction

Manage the workers compensation claim process and the workers compensation budget

Fully support the company’s effort to develop strategies to maintain and enhance the safety for market leading sustainability design programs while working with Senior Director of Business Risk Management

Make sure that facilities and supply chain are adequately protected and that proper business contingency plans are developed

Perform other duties as necessary in support of safety objectives

EHS/SAFETY MANAGER

STARCON/INGREDION – CHICAGO IL

04/2013 - 09/2019

Implement policies/procedures & training educational programs designed to reduce the frequency of accidents and injuries

Evaluating and advocating on behalf of all the employees and the company on how safety directives, laws, and accepted practices should be implemented and managed to assure adequate worker coverage, cost efficiency and regulatory compliance

Safety/EHS- Health policy documentation, practices, and measures that will ensure worker safety and the ability to demonstrate regulatory compliance

Develop and conduct employee safety and health training programs

Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections in the Origami system.

Manages many projects including air, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste control systems

SAFETY MANAGER

RESOURCE B. CONSTRUCTION

11/2008 - 03/2013

Manage and coordinate with 300 employees for the implementation of policies/procedures and training educational programs designed to reduce the frequency of accidents and injuries.

Incident reporting using Matrix, Gensuite, and formal auditing

Manages safety/EHS programs with direct employee training on Lock-Out Tag-Out, System Breach’s, BBS, JSA, Permits, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Lead Hazard, MVR forms and park smart move smart

Review and upgrade training on Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA forms 300 & 300A, accident investigations and incident reports

Ensuring all employees are knowledgeable and comply with regulatory requirements and maintain a culture of safety and environmental responsibility

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES

Currently working towards BS in (Occupational Health Care Management)- UCF College - expected graduation 2022

OSH Academy (OSHA - 511) Certificate

OSHA-7500 Safety Health Care Management Certificate

Front Line Leadership- Certificate

OSHA-10, OSHA-30 Certificate/Card

OSHA-CAF- Certificate

OSHA- Confined Space Entry-Certificate

OSHA- Risk Assessment & Accident Investigation- Certificate

OSHA-CIH / CSP Certificate

OSHA-Administration for Construction and Management-Certificate

OSHA-Lead and Hazards-Certificate

American Heart Association CPR/AED

Safe Start- Train the Trainer- Certificate

VOLUNTEERING-

F.O.M./A.A.S.R.F.M., OES, I volunteer to help those who are unfortunate, children, & seniors all over the world

Angel of Hope, I volunteer to help children with special needs and give their parents the hope they urgently need

References: Available Upon Request

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