Health Safety & Security Director

John Benca

Cell: 443-***-**** *****.****@*****.***

SAFETY, HEALTH, & SECURITY DIRECTOR

A Safety & Health Director, leader, and team-oriented individual with diverse industry and life exposures seeking to leverage my experience in pursuit of the protection of all people and assets for the business I serve.

SKILLS:

EHS Program Development – Extensive experience developing safety programs, procedures, and initiatives.

Contractor Management – Development of contractor management programs and ongoing performance review.

Policy Development & Execution – Over a decade’s experience writing and implementing corporate policies.

Lean Six Sigma – Yellow belt certification and experienced in applying methodology to drive improvement and establish standards.

Budget Management – Understanding of departmental budgeting including development and management of budget.

Claims Management – Extensive claims management experience including workers compensation and 3rd party liability. Liaison and work with carriers and counsel.

Leadership – Team leader instilling confidence in team members and empowering them to perform at a high level.

Project Management – Experience as project lead on capital projects to include contractor selection, budget, and review of work.

Problem Solving – Able to analyze situations and data to best deal with conflict, business bottlenecks, and gaps.

Multi-Site Experience – Skilled at managing the function at multiple sites and developing repeatable processes to drive improvement and goal attainment.

Risk Management – Experienced in risk identification and analysis including implementation of controls to mitigate risk.

Bargaining Unit Experience – Experienced safety leader in bargaining unit organizations.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida Belle Glade, FL Director of Health, Safety, & Security MAY 2022-Present

Departmental director for workplace health & safety and site wide security pursuing Zero Harm achievement by mirroring OH&S Management Systems & ISO 45001 Standards

Directs the safety function for a sugar mill that grinds in excess of 4 million tons of sugar cane annually and harvests over 80,000 acres of sugar cane from field to mill

Supervise a team of operational safety managers, a workers compensation coordinator, a security manager, and 18 security guards

Lead Audit Prep for annual GMP Audit and hold PCQI certification

Develop and oversee departmental budget

Create and lead implementation of all regulatory & company health & safety policies

Creation of employee behavioral observational program and coaching process

Oversee the business workers compensation claims management process

Works closely with outside counsel in claims litigation and management processes

Directs departmental safety staff in FMCSA and DOT compliance programs & activities

Introduced & implemented Samsara driver safety system with fleet equipment and operators

Directs departmental safety staff in industrial mill and manufacturing compliance programs & activities

Directs departmental safety staff in agricultural safety programs and compliance for 24 hour operation with 6 farm units

Developed business safety & health onboarding and initiation program

Identify necessary training and developed company wide and departmental specific annual training requirements

Implemented business supervisor led safety & housekeeping inspection program

Leads chartered project teams and manages capital projects as needed

Champions business incident investigation process and guides managers on RCA and corrective action implementation

Created in-house EHS management system application within Quickbase platform

Manages the business D&A testing program

Created business third party contractor safety management program

Directs company security function & manages site access control and safety measures

Acts as business liaison with outside regulatory agencies

Conduct gap analysis and guides stakeholders to achieve goals and compliance

Directs spill prevention & spill cleanup processes as Level 5 Incident Commander

John Benca

Cell: 443-***-****

*****.****@*****.***

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages Pittsburgh, PA Manager, Health & Safety JUN 2018-MAY 2022

Direct the health and safety function for 3000 associate independent bottler & distributor of Coca-Cola products comprised of 14 warehouse & distribution centers

Supervise and manage a team of site safety coordinators

Develop and manage annual company safety budget

Develop DOT training and manage compliance for over 500 fleet vehicles and drivers

Project lead and manager of Lytx vehicle driver safety cams and program

Implemented and function as the company lead for post offer physical testing program of new hires

Develop annual safety training plan to include daily toolbox and monthly safety meetings

Act as lead project manager and budget for and implement SAFE START program company-wide

Departmental lead on project team implementing safety learning management system (LMS)

Company lead on the implementation of Coca-Cola Life Saving Rules initiative

Developed company warehouse and distribution safety inspection plans and ensure their completion by site Safety coordinators and operational leaders

Created company specific and regulatory required safety policies and procedures manual

Identify, prepare, and present company safety goals, metrics, and accomplishments to company board of directors quarterly

Captain of company COVID-19 Team and designated company Communicable Disease Officer

Analyze leading and lagging indicators to develop targeted safety improvement plan

Prepare and present company safety program to national accounts, large, and small store customers for approval to be a supplier

Work as risk management liaison to insurance captive and carrier

Company lead on Coca-Cola Corporate General Safety Order Audits

Harsco Corporation Seven Fields, PA

Safety Manager North America JUN 2014-JUN 2018

Lead a safe working environment and culture with improvement in KPI’s for 15 metal recovery sites across North America including fleets of large mobile equipment.

Implement comprehensive safety & environmental framework audit program for all sites

Develop, implement and support safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Established North American Fatality Prevention Program and benchmark with global colleagues

Created and implemented a Pre-Task Planning Program for non-routine tasks

Assist line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations

Established a Restricted Work and Return to Duty Program

Support and oversee site safety management in conducting detailed incident investigations and closing corrective actions

Complete monthly statistical performance reports for executive team

Assist in developing and setting up Harsco sites to conduct weekly tool box safety meetings in conjunction with outside vendors

Work with customers on their contractor management programs to ensure that Harsco is following their guidelines

Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for all critical tasks

Supervise and provide guidance to site safety and management personnel

Lead project teams with other departments such as Engineering, Operations, and Environmental on special assignments

John Benca

Cell: 443-***-****

*****.****@*****.***

Harsco Corporation Seven Fields, PA

Safety & Health Specialist NOV 2011-JUN 2014

Implemented then managed the use of the EMEX safety management system and database for North America

Lead incident investigations and code of conduct investigations for various regions

Managed safety process when opening new metal recovery sites including onboarding new associates and ensuring all engineered work areas met safety requirements

Developed North American OSHA 10- and 30-Hour training program for new supervisors and led sessions

Developed and wrote safety meeting video scripts on regulatory and industry specific topics and then worked with video company to film videos at company locations

Performed air and noise monitoring as needed

Ensured air permits and wastewater management plans were in place and adhered too

Developed scrap cutting safety centers of excellence at metal recovery sites

Developed drop-balling safety centers of excellence at metal recovery sites

Vulcan Materials Company Baltimore, MD

Health & Safety Representative JUL. 2006-NOV 2011

Responsible for safety compliance, training, and management of 12 ready-mix concrete plants, large rock quarries, and aggregate sales yards

Administered and managed DOT compliance for more than 400 vehicles daily in the DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia areas.

Developed and coordinated training on OSHA, MSHA, and DOT compliance as well as industry-specific hazard training

Conducted industrial hygiene sampling for occupational noise and dust exposure

Investigated workplace accidents including injuries, property damage, and third-party liability including over the road accidents

Inspected concrete plants and mine sites to identify hazards, prevent incidents and injuries, and ensure sites met federal regulations

Conferenced citations with regulatory agencies on the company’s behalf

Functioned as safety rep on commercial construction sites on behalf of ready-mix operations

Perform safety behavioral observations and site inspections

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Safety Management Graduated 2006

Slippery Rock University

CERTIFICATIONS

CSP Certified Safety Professional – Board of Certified Safety Professionals

PCQI Certification - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual

Level 5 Incident Commander – Hazardous Materials

Life Cycle Engineering LCE Reliability Excellence for Managers Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

OTHER: American Society of Safety Professionals

ISASH (International Society for Agricultural Safety & Health

National Safety Council

Powered Industrial Truck Competent Trainer

Advanced Knowledge in 29CFR 1910 & 1926, and 49CFR standards

National Slag Association Award for Safety Best Practice

PERSONAL: Three Year Starter Slippery Rock University Football Team

12 Years Coaching High School Baseball

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