David Cantu

559-***-**** ***** Farallon Rd. Madera, CA 93638 ae1pki@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am pursuing a position as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager where I can use my proven track record to promote employee awareness when it comes to safety and improving the environment. I would like to contribute to the company by bringing in my experience and training as a former Special Team Member for Cal-OSHA, my training in California Title 8 Regulations, previous attendance at several VPP conferences, and the networking I have done with several VPP sites. I hope to contribute my knowledge and motivation to maintain a safe work environment to a company who will allow me to grow professionally and support me in my endeavors to further my knowledge and education.

Qualifications

I am a highly motivated and dedicated employee who enjoys working with people and has excellent management skills. I have 26 years of manufacturing experience in a demanding corrugated box industry where my work ethic and leadership skills allowed me to evolve from a Machine Operator, Production Supervisor, EH&S Manager and Plant Superintendent where I managed a workforce of 120 employees. I have successfully prepared for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s and the City of Madera’s annual audits. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and am confident in my decision-making. My computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Kronos Timekeeper. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, am a team player, a quick learner, a self-starter, and have always been able to gain the trust and respect of my fellow employees.

Professional Experience

September 2010 – May 2012 Georgia Pacific LLC – Madera, CA

Plant Superintendent

Improved plant production from 195 MSF per hour to 230 MSF per hour through innovation, employee training, and ownership. Responsible for employee safety, product quality, plant staffing, machine production, new-item reviews, raw material ordering, preventative maintenance reviews, employee timecards/Kronos, vacation scheduling, employee reviews and wage increases, employee discipline, and Blue Diamond Certification. Maintained customer relations by providing excellent customer service, conducting plant tours and customer visitations. Effectively communicated the company’s vision and goals to employees and helped maintain a VPP Star Site for CAL-OSHA.

February 2006 – September 2010 Georgia Pacific LLC – Madera, CA

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Improved plant safety record annually from 3.45 OIR to 0.37 OIR with 0 Recordable injuries in 2008.

Maintained the facility as a VPP Star Site and successfully recertified the plant twice. Responsible for plant environmental record keeping with 0 Notice of Violations (NOV’s) in my tenure. Responsible for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), facilitating plant safety committee meetings, new hire orientations and contractor training, monthly safety and environmental audits, employee training, and created and implemented machine specific Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Received training as a Special Team Member (STM) for CAL-OSHA. Participated in four safety audits with CAL-OSHA at other Star Site Facilities in California.

October 1997 – January 2006 Georgia Pacific LLC – Madera, CA

Production Supervisor

In charge of 40 employees on the graveyard shift who became the most productive shift out of the three with the best quality output. Responsible for employee safety, machine production, product quality, time keeping, and employee discipline.

June 1993 – October 1997 Georgia Pacific LLC – Madera, CA

Working Foreman

Responsible for employee safety, machine production, product quality, time keeping, and employee discipline.

July 1986 – October 1993 Georgia Pacific LLC – Madera, CA

David Cantu

559-***-**** 18877 Farallon Rd. Madera, CA 93638 ae1pki@r.postjobfree.com

Machine Operator

Operated a four-color flexo folder gluer, a four-color rotary die-cutter, and a specialty glue machine. Worked closely with management scheduling product in order to maximize the efficiency of the machines.

June 1982 – July 1986 Advanced Drainage System – Madera, CA

Assistant Foreman

Responsible for machine set-ups, quality control, truck loading, and machine trouble-shooting.

Professional Achievement

2010 Georgia Pacific LLC

Set-Up Reduction Champion

2009 Georgia Pacific LLC

Chairman Safety Award

2006 Georgia Pacific LLC

Coin of Excellence Recipient

1989 Georgia Pacific LLC

Medal of Courage

Other Achievements & Leadership

2008 – Present, Madera Leo Club - Advisor

2009 Madera Evening Lions - President

2007 – 2009 Madera South High Band Boosters – President

Education

August 1984 – June 1985 Fresno City College – Fresno, CA

September 1978 – June 1982 Madera High School – Madera, CA

High School Diploma

References

References are available upon request.

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