Michael B. Miller
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EHS-Logistics Manager
Dedicated Environmental Health & Safety professional with 10+ years of experience in strategic safety planning and performing rigorous assessments to improve HSE procedures in alignment with business expectations. Dedicated to driving continuous process improvement initiatives to maximize operational efficiency and achieve business objectives. Exceptional leadership skills leveraged in managing multiple projects and directing teams resulting in timely project completion and improved team performance.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Safety Planning
EHS Work Practices
Continuous Improvements
Compliance Adherence
Cost / Financial Management
Team Training / Mentoring
Detailed Reporting
Change Management
Program Improvements
Investigations/Litigations
Team Building & Leadership
Professional Experience
AMAZON 2021- Present
Site WHS Manager-Operations Manager
Providing guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon AMZL/Operations Policies. Leading large-scope projects with site and regional impact.
Collaborating with all support teams including Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objective.
Responsible for leading and developing a team of WHS professionals. Creating and executing leadership development plans for their teams. Communicating team expectations and providing frequent feedback, and ensuring the team is executing to the core competencies of an Amazon WHS professional.
Key Accomplishments:
Create measurement standards and generate reports to convey safety performance to senior management.
Use and provide specialized H&S knowledge and experience to help site leadership drive behavioral changes in the business to reduce incidents and become an industry world reference in H&S.
Experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or similar HTRW (Hazardous, Toxic, & Radiological Wastes) projects.
Manage the electrical PPE program and other electrical safety equipment (as needed), including but not limited to the identification of vendors and management of PPE inventory.
Performing frequent site WHS audits to identify all non-compliant equipment and/or processes at the site. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury at other sites. Review all changes to ensure new equipment and process are compliant.
Ensuring site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy. Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required WHS training.
CORECHEM Inc. 2021
Safety-Regulatory Compliance Manager
Coordinating and maintaining regarding regulatory requirements for the following agencies: FDA (food ingredients and OTC), EPA (Tier 2 and TRI reporting requirements and as well as other agency regulations), DHS (site security and top screening), DOT (both FMCSA and PHMSA), OSHA (health and safety of plant workers and community), TTB (SDA alcohol requirements), NSF (water treatment specifications and testing), and NFPA, as regards the operation of a chemical facility.
Key Accomplishments:
Conducted stringent audits and inspections, and examined documentation for accuracy, and effectiveness across FDA/USDA, ENVIRONMENTAL, DOT, DHS, and TTB.
Served as the subject-matter expert in Human and Organizational Performance and applying those principals through facilitation of the development and training of Learning Teams at the site level in support of the Safety Differently strategy.
Development of requirements to designate employees as competent, qualified, and authorized persons as defined in OHSA and NFPA 70E.
Direct experience supporting high risk work such as: excavation, construction/heavy equipment, scaffolding, confined space entry, demolition, fall protection, hazardous energy control/LOTO, crane lifts, electrical work, and respiratory protection.
Providing technical safety and health support to all plant personnel while developing/coordinating safety and health programs/safety training programs, as well as monitoring safety and health regulations and providing technical support to all plant personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations.
SYSCO FOODSERVICES, LLC 2016 - 2021
Director of Safety, Security
Maintained and coordinated structures and procedures for maintenance, inspections, and accurate document reporting metrics. Communicated and implemented all HSE strategies and objectives in cooperation with senior leadership, and led emergency response, and/or crisis management efforts.
Key Accomplishments:
Liaised with local experts, such as the emergency management system, to formulate plans for future response effort coordination, in alignment with all state, local, and county regulators.
Conducted stringent audits and inspections, and examined documentation for accuracy, and effectiveness across food safety, DOT, EPSM, and PSM, and defined a reduced potential for loss.
Monitored all safety measures across the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, software, refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, fire protection and office for safety adherence, and maintenance requirements.
Provided advice and guidance to the senior leadership of North America on HSE & Wellbeing strategy, relevant changes in the regulations, and initiatives to improve performance in HSE.
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), mostly covering electrical topics, that align with the company’s goals and vision. Educate Sr. management and train site employees on the Electrical SOPs.
Structured procedures for Tier 1 and 2 audits created by safety services, and certified all assigned actions were completed and/or maintained, and consistently followed-up.
PEPSICO 2014 - 2016
Safety Supervisor - DOT Compliance
Directed all training and awareness of regulatory and company guidelines for employees, staff, and leaders, ensuring complete alignment with EHS requirements.
Key Accomplishments:
Served as assistant transportation supervisor, to refine and complete on-time deliveries, routing, back-haul tracking, and payroll management.
Interpreted internal and external safety policies and practices, and defined trends, improvements, and advancements within the discipline, and its effect on occupational health and safety.
Takes a leadership role in dealing with complex or sensitive situations and works with managers and directors to ensure preventive measures are globally applicable.
Assist sites in implementing a robust Safety Management System and provided support for corrective actions identified during internal and or external audits.
Additional Experience:
Safety and Security Contractor
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, SOC, MPRI, DYNCORP 2007-2013
Education and Credentials
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Risk Management, Criminal Justice - CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Certifications
Certifications: CSP/LSSBB (Others upon request)
CDL - FL