Safety Officer Plant Manager

Timothy S Krueger

Bailey, MI ***** 616-***-**** *********@***.*** www.LinkedIn.com/in/Timothy-Krueger-b71953151

SUMMARY

Established Environmental Health and Safety Manager with 18 plus years of experience in driving productive safety cultures while executing OSHA, EPA, and NFPA programs. Effectively led regional teams and facilitated safety meetings for multiple sites driving the highest possible level of working conditions. Seeking to utilize my dynamic knowledge and

leadership expertise to ensure current local, state, and federal regulations are followed and effectively communicated within a manufacturing setting.

Evoqua Water Technologies Holland, MI 2021

Lead accident/injuries investigation by evaluating and analyzing accident reports, OSHA logs, workman’s comp claims, and TIR data for related trends to establish root cause analysis to prepare recommendation for preventions.

Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, standards, codes, and company policies

Maintained Environmental Program Compliance to meet SWPPP and SQG Hazardous Waste Generator and Emergency Response Plan.

Established facilities EHS performance metrics, goals, and long-range strategic plans for continuous improvement of facilities environmental management system (EMS) in compliance with the ISO 14001.

OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry certified trainer.

Conduct routine audits, inspections, risk assessments, job safety analysis to identify deficiencies in

manufacturing processes and developed corrective actions to mitigate or control risk by assuring Health and Safety of employee and regulatory compliance.

Assist management in developing and reporting of EHS performance metrics to facilitate continuous, ongoing

improvement of the EHS efforts and results.

Work with VP of Ops to support communication across the Business in EHS matters.

Serve as a resource with global safety representation with implementation of health and safety programs.

Provide immediate follow up on safety issues in a timely manner.

Serve as the subject matter expert for EHS practices and OSHA compliance across the company.

Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity, and cost reductions.

GE Aviation Muskegon, MI 2012-2020

Fixed Facilities/EHS Manager

Identified, anticipated, and evaluated safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions and rendering opinions on new procedures and recommend preventive programs/actions.

Ensured compliance of all health and safety programs with OSHA rules and requirements.

Maintains proper safety staffing on projects and facilities.

Maintains record keeping and investigation procedures for occupational injuries and illness and conducts investigations of significant on-site accidents.

Provide a working interface between the facility, Business management team, and Health and Safety Department.

Identifies and Leverages EHS best practices and manages through the Safety and Environmental Pillars of World Class Operations.

Participated in and assist with the development of continuous improvement activities and cost savings initiatives.

Managed hazardous & non-hazardous material in accordance with state and local guidelines attributing to an annual savings of $249,000.

Managed 4 EHS Specialists at 4 regional sites.

Maintains on-going interaction and open communication with associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Lead the weekly EHS meeting with four Plant Leadership attendies.

Knowledge of ISO 14001 standard of environmental management systems.

Developed a First Responder Group of 120 personnel in CPR/AED training to mitigate serious medical issues.

Managed Worker Compensation (WC) programs including claims management, and the return to

work process.

Performs / Coordinates the EH&S monitoring data collection, analyzing and reporting for the plant.

Provided routine onsite EHS support for outside contractors.

Developed and implemented an ergonomic program to improve a healthier workplace.

Maintained Environmental Program Compliance to meet SWPPP and LQG Hazardous Waste Generator

and Emergency Response Plan.

Provided support on health and safety services in coordination with program and personnel teams.

Managed Tri and Tier reporting.

Well versed in business control regulations, business conduct guidelines, Safety, Health and Security

protocols, Accident Investigation and Injury Prevention, Worker compensation Programs administration

and Management as well as Active Shooter Training.

TRW Automotive Portland, MI 2011-2012

Health and Safety Supervisor

Organized and educated management and employees on OSHA regulations and standards to stay compliant.

Supervised the EH&S Management functions. Prepares, coordinates, implements, and monitors EH&S policies, plans, and procedures to ensure the maximum safety of personnel, equipment, the environment, and property.

Provided technical safety guidelines, training and assistance to employees and supervisors.

Successfully built the Safety Committee, mainly responsible for the enforcement of safety standard, formulation of new safety precautions and procedures with the work site.

Proactively managed the administration of Workers Compensation benefits, case management, and cost

containment measures.

Conducted periodic EHS program analysis to provide reports and metrics to the business leadership

and make recommendations for improvements.

Conducted site inspections for environmental and safety compliance.

Successfully built a responsible Ergonomic team to drive musculoskeletal disorder reduction.

Assisted with inspection of construction work for compliance with project requirements.

Planning and monitoring of accident alert and rescue services, including First-aid services.

Designed, directed, and implemented effective on-site safety programs to accomplish a 98% completion.

Managed company risk assessment, conducted safety inspections, provided follow-up training, conducted audits and performed loss trending and claims.

United States Navy, Retired Reserve and Active Duty Global 1994-2013

Naval Safety Officer, NMCB 26 “Seabee Construction Battalion”

Investigated over 87 accidents for facts not fault; prepared safety analysis to revise safety standards and increase preventive measures.

Developed long range safety training plans and instructed on lockout/tagout program, electrical safety,

ergonomic, and traffic safety.

Prepared and submitted monthly Battalion Safety and Health reports, documentation for all soldiers

injuries and near misses.

Assisted Project Managers with accident and near miss investigations at multiple sites.

Trained associates on fall protection as well as scaffolding.

Reviewed contractor safety projects before construction started.

Performed daily site walk throughs to ensure site safety.

Commended for maintaining zero lost time incidents for soldiers in Iraq

Responsible for conducting construction safety inspection, Pre job briefs, implementation of safety training programs to ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926

Implemented the hazardous communication program to inform personnel of their rights under the program and how to acquire information through training of Safety Data Sheets and labeling of hazardous chemicals.

Cannon Machine Grand Rapids, MI 2008-2010

CNC Machinist and Safety Officer, Safety Committee Chair

Coordinated and supervised repairs for overhead cranes for safety compliance and completed monthly

inspection requirements.

Prepared OSHA 300 logs while tracking lost time and accident summaries.

Enforced proper use and wear of personal protective equipment, shop safety rules and regulations, proper placement of safety guards on electrical and mechanical equipment.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Burke E Porter Machinery Grand Rapids, MI 1995-2005

● Fabrication of roll test machines for the automotive industry using MiG, Tig, stick and inner shield

welding processes.

● Operating and programming large boring mills as well as Mazak CNC Machines.

● Safety Committee Member, Environmental Committee Member.

Steel Supply and Engineering Grand Rapids, MI 1989-1995

● Assistant Plant Manager

Fabrication of large structural steel assemblies using mig, and stick welding process welding applications

● Heavy use of a 50-ton overhead crane. Operator of a mobile 20-ton crane

EDUCATION

Columbia Southern University 2009-2011 Orange Beach, Alabama Master of Science, O ccupational Safety and Health Management

Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University2005-2009 Orange Beach, Alabama Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health Management

Grand Rapids Community College 2003-2005 Grand Rapids, MI 2003 Associate of Science, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Engineering

NAVY AND OSHA CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

● Construction Safety Inspector 40hr

● ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor 40hr

OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

● Ergonomic Standards 40hr

● OSHA Standards 40hr

● Incident Investigation 40hrLeadership in Management 40hr

● American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

● SARA Tier II

● Welding Certificate (2 Year Navy and State)

● LASER Safety 10hr

● CDL Class B Truck License

● Lean Implementation

● Six Sigma

● Electrical Safety 40hr

● Lockout/Tagout

● Hazardous Materials 40hr

● Respirator Program Manager

● HAZWOPER 40hr

● Storm Water Operator

● ASC Pandemic Training

● Forklift Certified

● Fall Protection Trainer

● Overhead Crane Trainer

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