Leo Buk II
Gibraltar, MI ***** 734-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dynamic Safety Manager with 25+ years of comprehensive experience in the automotive, manufacturing, and chemicals industries. Proven track record in developing and implementing robust safety programs that enhance workplace safety and compliance. A certified Journeyman with deep knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, skilled in conducting risk assessments, training staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at fostering a safety-first culture, leveraging strong communication and leadership skills to engage teams at all levels. Committed to ensuring operational excellence while minimizing risks and enhancing productivity.
Key Competencies
OSHA Compliance
Risk Assessments
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
Budget Management
Cost Justifications
OSHA 500 & 5001
OSHA 10 & 30
Lock-Out/Tag-Out
Training and Development
Auditing
Process Safety Management
Professional Experience
Grob May 2024- Sept 2024
Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator (Subcontractor via Jobot)
Oversee the building of assembly lines of EV battery cells.
Preformed Risk Assessments for the work being done.
Rolled out Hazardous Communication Policy
IAC international Automotive Composites February 2024- May 2024
Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator
Hazardous materials identification and removal.
Lock-out/Tag-out Training
LOTO placards & locks
EGLE Air permit
Forklift Training
PPE awareness
Tier II reporting
MEARS requirements
Forvia LLC. March 2023 September 2023
Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator (Via Manpower to help close the plant)
Aiding the safety Department in All Federal, State and Regulations,
Rolling out ESG to Faurecia Highland Park Facility
New Hire Safety Training
Hazard Communication classes, Updating the SDS.
Safety audits determining potential hazards and corrective actions.
Accident prevention by doing Risk assessments and SOP’s.
Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE)
Hazmat waste removal
Daily safety duties including Gemba and 5S plant wide walks.
Set up recycling centers (cans/plastics and paper) in offices and the floor.
Closed out six pre-existing OSHA general industry inspection citations.
Daily Safety Gemba and 5S walks
Safety training-LOTO, Forklift, Manlift.
Implemented the Hearing Conservation Program for the manufacturing side of the building.
Leader of the safety Committee meetings and followed through all concerns.
Valeo LLC. July 2021- December 2021
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Safety Manager for two facilities
Process Safety Management
3 Major Audits MIOSHA (wall to wall) Audit, NFPA Audit (sprinkler systems) two facilities. Internal COVID audit
Daily Safety Gemba and 5S walks
Safety training-LOTO, Forklift, Manlift.
Tracking all power usage to lower our carbon footprint.
New machine safety audits.
Covid -19 precautions, PPE and Policy’s.
Conveyor assembly systems radar driven.
PTI Quality Containment Solutions November 2019-July 2021
Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator/Quality
HS&E for six facilities in three states-- coating automotive under-body parts.
Safety support for a new facility.
Process Safety Management
Quality inspection and audits
Contractor Safety Check list. Appling for new Air permits
Machine Guarding Audits for new machinery.
Installed a wastewater recovery system saving the company thousands per month by dropping our wastewater hauling.
from eight totes a week to 2 totes a week.
Set up recycling centers (cans/plastics and paper) in offices and the floor.
Closed out six pre-existing OSHA general industry inspection citations.
Installed a policy and procedure to downgrade Permit Required Confined Space to a Non-Permit Confined Space
Safety training Lock Out – Tag Out, Forklift, Haz-Com. P.A.S.S.
Unified the Safety Training and policies between all facilities.
Over seen the safety aspect of a New120.000 sq. ft. Facility
Audited the Overhead conveyor system used to move axles and drive shafts through a paint system.
Flex-N-Gate September 2017 –July 2019
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
EH&S Manager for two manufacturing facilities (1 plastic injection molding and one steel stamping)
ISO 14001-2015 Internal auditor Did the transition to ISO 14001 to ISO14001-2015
Replaced caustic toxic floor cleaner with better nontoxic cleaner dropping worker comp cases.
Installed an oil - water separator system dropping our waste costs by 300%.
Worked with safety suppliers to save 30% on consumables.
Process Safety Management
Implemented the Hearing Conservation Program for the manufacturing side of the building.
Leader of the safety Committee meetings and followed through all concerns.
Safety training- forklift, new hire orientation, Ergonomics, all skilled trade classes
Machine guarding audits on new machines.
New injection machines safety buy-off
Keep inventory on all safety products.
Accident investigation and Workmen’s Compensation claims
Tier II reporting; keep the 300 log up to date.
Canada Labor Code Part II
Updated the Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures Plan and the industrial clean up team.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan manager and auditor.
ReCommunity Recycling LLC. August 2016 – September 2017
Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator
EH&S Coordinator for four facilities. Three in Michigan & 1 in Wisconsin
Implementing the GHS Labeling system in place on all containers
Leader of the Safety Committee Meetings, addressing all issues brought up.
Created Safety Training Classes for all the U.S. facilities to meet all OSHA regulations.
Maintained maintenance warehousing.
Overseen the RCRA waste and removal.
Internal Safety Auditing system for the U.S. facilities.
Eftec North America LLC. March 2016 – June 2016
Environmental, Health & Safety Contractor
Maintained -Continual Improvement Forms and Customer complaints.
GHS Labeling system in place
Conflict Minerals information C3G
Leader of the safety committee meetings and followed through all concern.
8D and 5 why incident root cause analysis
Updated all SDS from suppliers.
Weekly SWPPP and SPCC inspections
Record and monitor facility environmental data as related to waste management, pollution prevention.
Maintain the ISO 14001 Standard
Monitored sub-contractors to ensure safety compliance and quality standards.
Education
UAW
Journeyman Machine Repair/ Maintenance Certifications
•Hydraulics
•Overhead Crane – Manual Operator/Pendent
•Robotics Safety
•Pneumatics Safety
•Rigging Safety
•Trench Safety
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA Majored in Business Management. Studied advanced education – Training
MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate Degree In Food Service with emphasis in Management Techniques, Accounting Principles, and Business Operations.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Shop Mathematics, Business Writing
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skilled Trades Courses.
Certificates from courses taken in Health & Safety and Leadership Training Programs,
which fulfills O.S.H.A. 29 C.F.R., permit requirements.
Certifications & Training
•Certified Safety Trainer which includes 500 and 501
•First Aid, CPR Certified-
•OSHA 10 hour and OSHA 30 hour.
•Risk assessments, SOP’s
•Work within HS&E budget
•Hazard Materials Trainer
•Machine Guarding- identifying hazards
•Spill Prevention Containment and Counter Measures.
•Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
•Fire Prevention. NFPA
•Electrical Safety. For inhouse and contractors
•Industrial Power Trucks Training
•Construction experience in a variety of disciplines
•ISO 14001 and ISO 9000 Internal Auditor
•Specialize in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Annalists.
•Perform all Federal, State & Local Safety & Environmental Documentation
•Adult Education Techniques for Health & Safety Training
•Asbestos Operations and Maintenance under 40 CFR Part 763,
•Bloodborne Pathogens Training
•Confined Space, Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor, Rescue.
•Hazardous Material, Operation Technician & Incident Command,
•Industrial Emergency Response, Operations, and Incident Command