Corporate Manager Division

Steven N. Grego, CSP

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Canonsburg, PA 15317

724-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFILE

Proven North American Regional SH&E Manager, helping companies translate their goals into reality with comprehensive safety and risk management skills coupled with direct operational, sales and marketing experience. Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop/implement actions to affect change, have established beneficial working relationships within business functions outside of stated discipline, while effectively managing people and processes in order to achieve positive results.

EXPERIENCE

Ritchey Metals Co. Sep 2019 – March 2021

Director – Safety, Health & Environmental

Manufacturer of zinc, aluminum and non-ferrous alloys across the die casting, electroplating and steel coating industries.

Reduced both the Total Recordable Rate and DART Rate 15% and 20% respectively in a 11-month period.

Implemented SH&E Calendar at both locations in order to ensure compliance with required Safety and Environmental activities as well as assign responsibilities for various SH&E actions and activities.

Redesigned and implemented and Chaired Site Safety Committees and Housekeeping Committees at both locations involving both Hourly and Management personnel. Utilized Committee Members on Monthly Site Safety walkthroughs and documentation.

Managed all Property Protection processes including monthly and annual site inspections.

Manage all of the day-to-day environmental activities in addition to overseeing Title V Air permit renewal; NPDES permit monitoring, as well as EPA/DEP Inspection liaison.

FERRO Corporation

North American Regional EH&S Manager Dec 2018 - June 2019

Multi-Site EH&S Manager III May 2017- Dec 2018

Leading global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions for glass, metal, ceramic and other substrates and color solutions in the form of specialty pigments and colorants for a broad range of industries and applications to include building and construction, automotive, electronics, industrial products, household furnishings and appliances markets.

Direct, develop and administer Environmental, Health and Safety programs at 11 sites across North America.

Developed and rolled out Core 10 Regulatory Compliance programs at all US sites.

Coordinated implementation of site Industrial Hygiene programs at North American sites to include Qualitative and Quantitative surveys.

Developed bi-monthly CAPA and Open Incident Tracking report to track and ensure timely closure of open items.

Managed and Chaired site Safety Committee Meeting as well as first Management Central Safety Committee for Washington, PA site.

Sea Ray Boats – Flagler Beach, FL December 2014 to May 2017

Manager – Environmental, Health & Safety

World’s largest high quality luxury boat manufacturer that operates as part of the Brunswick Boat Group, a Division of the Brunswick Corporation.

Administering site safety, health and environmental programs and staff for a site of 600 employees

Developed and implemented sites first Management Central Safety Committee for administering, monitoring and directing the development of the EH&S process within the facility.

Updating and implementing policies directed towards Incident Investigation, Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogens and Respiratory Protection

Assumed responsibility for administration of all Property Protection processes within the facility as well as coordination of programs/processes with Property Protection Insurance Carrier.

Fairmont Supply Company - Pittsburgh, PA November 2011 - December 2014

Technical Product Manager

Market leading provider of MRO and Safety products, services, and procurement solutions for the Mining, Industrial,

and Oil/Gas markets.

Directly responsible for the merchandising, marketing and sales of safety products resulting in sales of over $93.8M since 2012 at an organization leading 22.16% gross margin.

Responsible for Safety Marketing efforts resulting in continual gross margin increase over the past three years of 21.50%, 22.05%, and 22.16%, in comparison to declining overall market gross margins.

Developed, coordinated and conducted internal and ongoing regulatory training sessions with Field Sales Representatives, CSC personnel during direct seminars and webinars.

Coordinating and administering OSHA 10-Hr Certification of all Field Sales personnel via web based certification process for enhanced regulatory knowledge as well as marketing opportunities.

Conducted extensive PPE analysis for various National Accounts and presented findings in an effort to assist accounts in identifying consolidation and cost savings opportunities.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc.-Jeannette, PA June 2009-November 2011

Manager – Safety, Health & Environmental

Manufacturer of supported and unsupported plastic films for the commercial wall coverings, automotive/bus/boat upholstery, pool/shower pan liner, and performance film markets worldwide.

Reduced both the Total Recordable Rate and DART Rate 25% and 35% respectively in a 12 month period.

Successfully managed Workers’ Compensation total cost and cost per claim to their lowest points in 6 years.

Created facility FERP (Flood Emergency Response Plan) and installed physical control elements within the facility as a result of 6/09 flood event.

Manage the day-to-day environmental activities in addition to overseeing Title V Air permit renewal; NPDES permit monitoring, Thermal Discharge Control project, as well as EPA/DEP Inspection liaison.

Designated Site Champion for all Vision 2014 Sustainability projects, resulting in cost savings of over $100K

Redeveloped site security program to include new site security organization, site access system, CCTV redeployment and implementation of the site CTPAT security requirements.

Three Rivers Aluminum Company (TRACO) - Cranberry Twp, PA April 2007 – March 2009

Corporate Manager – Safety, Health & Environmental

Manufacturer of custom-designed architectural and heavy commercial, aluminum doors, storefront, and entrances at five locations throughout the United States.

Reduced corporate wide Recordable Rate by 11% and DART Rate by 13%, 2007-2008.

Managed and directed Workers’ Compensation activities at all locations resulting in a costs savings of $280,000 in insurance year 2008.

Achieved 1 Million Work Hours without a Lost Time Accident January 2008.

Acquired responsibility for day-to-day environmental administration to include staff and management of in-house wastewater treatment facility, permitted air discharge equipment, Haz/Non-Haz waste storage, tracking, shipment and invoicing.

Fisher Scientific - Pittsburgh, PA September 2000 to April 2007

Manager- Safety, Health & Environmental Training and Consulting Services

A leading provider of safety products, training services, and procurement solutions for the industrial, laboratory safety

and first responder markets.

Initiated, developed, and implemented service offering for SH&E training/consulting, mobile medical testing services, first responder and cleanroom environment services by locating, negotiating and establishing contractual alliances with nationwide network of service providers.

Directly responsible for the merchandising, marketing and sales of SH&E services resulting in sales increases from 2002 through 2005 from $282,000 to $1.63M.

Developed, coordinated and conducted ongoing regulatory training sessions through Fisher University, monthly webinars, regional sales meetings and web-based training systems for existing and new Sales and

Customer Service Representatives.

Worked in conjunction with Directors of Corporate Accounts, Regional Sales Managers and Sales Representatives to prospect and develop leads for Training & Consulting business to maximize incremental volume growth, profit improvement and supplemental service/product penetration.

Lithonia Lighting - Conyers, GA and Crawfordsville, IN October 1990 to September 2000

Six Sigma Black Belt 1998-2000

Production Manager 1997-1998

Division Manager-Safety & Loss Prevention 1990-1997

Premier manufacturer and distributor of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential lighting fixtures, wiring,

and controls throughout the United States and Canada.

Successfully managed Workers’ Compensation activities resulting in ongoing open claims inventory reductions of up to 60%, direct cost savings of up to $400,000+ in addition to annual accrual reductions.

Developed and implemented the administrative, medical and engineering aspects of the Division’s successful ergonomics program in conjunction with a successful Functional Work Hardening/Return to Work program.

Achieved and exceeded 1 Million Hours without a Lost Time Accident at the Crawfordsville, IN facility.

Coordinated development of corporate wide Environmental Compliance Manual, successfully directed soil/groundwater remediation project and conducted the environmental closure of two manufacturing facilities.

Directed division QA staff, developed and standardized product family Quality Plans, responsible for Resolution Team management, reduced the quality costs as a percent of total net sales three consecutive years, 96’-98’ 2.60-1.61%.

Increased daily production of $120k/day to $178k/day while increasing direct labor efficiency from 86.6% to 93.5%.

Selected as 1 of 50 personnel within the Corporation to undergo extensive 6 month training program towards successful Black Belt certification.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Safety Management, concentration in Industrial Hygiene

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals #9522

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) – Professional Member

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