DONALD WILSON

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I’m an energetic and versatile problem-solver with a genuine interest in implementing and maintaining best practice health and safety standards for businesses. Interested in working for a reputable employer in a stimulating role where I can apply my excellent organizational and communication skills, professionalism and enthusiasm. Applies NFPA, Life safety and OSHA codes and standards in an everyday work environment. Briefs Chiefs, Commanders and business leaders on all safety deficiencies, manage the hazard abatement plan and completes all fire inspection reports. Inspects and issues hot works and confined space permits. Conducts plans reviews on all new construction for safety and fire deficiencies. Honorable discharge upon completion of my 21 years of service.

Professional Profile

•Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Foster Farms Demopolis Alabama Corn Dog Facility.

•Lead the compliance with OSHA regulations and OSHA/Foster Farms Ergonomic program. Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA. Maintain OSHA file and support documents. Accompanies OSHA inspector on any complex inspections.

•Works with PSSI Regional Manager ensuring sanitation is conducted with a positive safety culture and Zero accidents

•Performs incident investigations, identifies root cause(s), determines corrective/preventive measures

•Represents and provides oversight for company in multiple functions including; subcontractor meetings, multiple safety committees, customer corporate HSE audits and accident/incident review boards.

•Extensive experience in creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, and maintaining these documents according to industry best practice NFPA and OH&S guidelines.

•Conducted over 3200 EHS and fire safety audits and completes semi-annual fire safety inspections on 1700 buildings.

•Sustains a professional appearance working in high OPTEMPO environments in which time and resources are limited.

•Responsible for ensuring that all health & safety policies, procedures and practices are reviewed on an annual basis, or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulation, and are rolled-out in a timely manner.

•Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

•Provides EH&S support for Production Supervisors, Managers and Team Members, QA, Waste Water, Maintenance, Nursing staff and the rest of the Complex Facilities.

•Assisted Nurse Manager in maintaining the OSHA 300 and 300A log

• Familiar with workman’s comp Arkansas & Alabama laws and regulation

•Conducts air monitoring and dust samples throughout the plant and complex

•Key strengths include:

•Strategic Planning—contributes to the overall success of projects by seeing the bigger picture and knowing how to break deliverables down into manageable tasks.

•Project Management—skilled in setting priorities, establishing timelines, and finding solutions to issues before becoming problematic.

•Strong Communication Skills—combines an approachable style and in-depth knowledge of methodologies that instills confidence in others to get the job done on schedule and on budget.

•Effective Team Leadership—employs patience and perseverance, adapting to cultural differences and maximizing team contributions.

Core Competencies

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•Customer Service

•Policies and Procedures

•Quality Assurance / Quality Control

•Report Writing and Documenting

•Safety Procedures

•Workload Prioritization

Professional Experience

HSE Manager, Foster Farms

Demopolis Alabama, Corn Dog Plant

Dec 2019- Present

Provide assistance and support to the Demopolis Alabama Corn Dog Facility in the development and administration of Foster Farms Health & Safety and Property Conservation Programs.

Assist organization in the pursuit of an injury-free work environment.

Provide expect guidance to the management staff in regulatory compliance with federal and state safety regulations as well as company directions.

Develop and maintain site specific safety programs, including co-ordination of all safety committees and co-ordinate all safety training for management and hourly employees.

Conduct safety and fire audits of all facilities and give feedback to all appropriate management.

Lead emergency on site response by creating/maintaining emergency response plans, co-coordinating practices and maintaining expect knowledge of site hazards and tools/equipment/practices necessary for response.

Create and distribute reports showing current status, trends, concerns and other statistical data.

Supervises facility evacuation & Emergency Response exercises in conjunction with management & security

Extensive training in Ergonomics, fall production, Confined spaces, Respiratory protection, Electrical safety and Lockout/tag-out/tryout

Responsible for ADEM Discharge Monitoring Report and Daily Effluent & Sanitary Sewer Report

Audits the Process Safety Management (PSM) program

Conducts new contractors safety & GMP briefings and super user for the ISN program

Complex Safety Manager

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Plant

Dec 2014-July 2019

Responsible for the safety of the processing plant, hatchery, service center and feed mill.

Responsible for the DOT program

Spearheading safety for over 1600 plant and live side Team Members

Review programs covering Employee Safety such as Emergency Action and Response, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Assessment, Ergonomics, Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Safety, Haz-Mat Response and Respiratory Protection.

Vectruc Inc. (Exelis, Inc.)

Fire Safety Inspector

FOB Deh Dadi II, Camp Spann and Camp Marmal, Afghanistan

Dec 2011-Nov 2014

Plans, organizes, and directs all fire protection activities throughout base camps, facilities and tents. Conduct fire inspections, provide firefighting support devices such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and lighted exit signs. Develops implements and manages the fire protection maintenance, inspection and testing program to ensure compliance with AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, Chapter 25, Fire and Emergency and USG theater policies, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Guidelines, Reviewed all construction projects for proper inclusion of fire safety considerations. Developed fire prevention programs, regulations and promotional activities to educate the base populace on fire prevention practices. Initiated and tracked corrective actions for substandard fire detection, suppression and life safety deficiencies. Coordinated with the safety team throughout the hazard abatement program. Assumed duties Lead Fire Inspector in his absence

Unites States Air Force

Firefighter/Crash Rescue/Fire Safety Inspector

March 1991-Mar 2012

While assigned as a firefighter/fire safety inspector, I was charged with developing curriculum and presenting training to all staff assigned to the Fire Protection organization. Monitored and evaluated training effectiveness, continuously customizing and updating data to apply to current events and situations. Spearheaded formal on-the-job proficiency certification and safety training. Coordinated and assisted with major disaster exercises. Ensured all base facilities were NFPA and OSHA compliant, conducted numerous plans reviews for all new building construction on the base.

Key accomplishments prior to this role include:

• Provides input with the Corps of Engineers on Life Safety Code issues during new construction meetings.

• Organized, evaluated and conducted fire drills monthly for the DoD schools and the Child Development

Center and quarterly for the base hospital

• Performed investigations, identified root cause(s), and determined corrective/preventive measures

• Proven ability to manage numerous contracts and government permit requirements to ensure that site works

are completed in a safe, efficient manner.

• Completed after action safety inspection reports recommending corrective actions, to reduce or eliminate

accidents in the workplace.

Duty Locations:

Eielson AFB, Alaska, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, Lajes Field Azores, Portugal, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Goodfellow AFB, Texas, Dover AFB, Delaware. Dhahran Saudi Arabia, FOB Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Kandahar AB, Afghanistan

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science- Occupational Safety & Health/Fire Science

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Associate of Applied Science ~ Instructor Technology and Military Science

Professional Certifications

IFSAC / National Fire Academy:

Supervisor Hazard Communication Training Incident Management Course MLMDC813 Supervisors Safety Training Course Health and Safety Officer ICS 300 Incident Safety Officer – Train the Trainer Air Force Incident management Course Life Safety Code 101 Seminar Fire Officer III Fire Instructor III Fire Inspector III Fire Fighter II Hazmat Awareness Airport Firefighter Hazmat Tech – Train the Trainer Hazmat IC – Train the Trainer-Space Shuttle Rescue & Recovery

Professional Development

OSHA 30 Construction and General Industry 30 Hours

American Heart association - Healthcare Provider CPR/AED

United States Air Force - Multiple Safety and Leadership Courses

Received an Outstanding Safety Award for achieving 648 straight days without a recordable incident in Afghanistan

Member-American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Introduction to HACCP 2021

Other

Active Security Clearance

United States Air Force - Retired

Proficient in word/excel/outlook/power point

Confined Space Rescue Certified

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Risk Management (RM)

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