Project Management Facilities Manager

OBEDIAH STITH JR.

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N CHESTERFIELD, VA 23237

CELL: 804-***-**** EMAIL: ******@*****.***

EHS & FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Responsible for facilitating safety and health in multiple organizations and environments with over 20 years in occupational safety, health and environmental. Over saw the execution of occupational hygiene, injury, analysis, project management, first aid certified and instruction. Excelling in managing EHS program development, OSHA/EPA compliance, and team leadership; strengthened by a consistent track record of reducing workplace incidents and ensuring safety protocols. Having a unique skill set in maintaining building and facility systems. Strong communication skills with external and internal customers, excellent warehouse knowledge, employee engagement skills, talent recognition and development. Responsible for security, loss prevention, incident investigations, interviewing and investigation. With 35 years of unique balanced experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities Management and Operations Management in corporate, distribution, manufacturing and big box environments. Especially skilled and experienced managing multiple sites.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMSTED RAIL / BRENCO, Petersburg, VA (2018 ~ 2024)

Facilities Manager / Employee Safety Experience Manager

Oversee the implementation of policies, procedures and programs to ensure well-managed and well-maintained facilities. Act as the primary liaison in the coordination of services and activities, financials, vendors and manpower required for current and future needs of the building and operations. Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, 6 manufacturing plants, executive/corporate offices and meeting spaces, off-site offices, 140 acre campus, 40 acre park, sports and recreation area. Ensuring that all contracted services are effectively delivered and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance. Initiate audit and control systems to ensure statutory, insurance, policy and contractual commitments. Lead efforts in the management of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities. Managed 7/24 campus security team, emergency response and camera monitoring systems. Prepare and submit reporting and reviews of capital projects, budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility and equipment. Developed Lockout/Tagout Programs, reduced forklift accident rate, enhanced machine guarding solutions, improved emergency response times. Developed toolbox talks, monthly newsletters and safety standards materials that improved the overall knowledge base of the workforce.

ACE HARDWARE DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Prince George, VA (2015 ~ 2018)

EHS / Facility Manager II

Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facility and assets by overseeing security standards, policies and procedures. Inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. Plan, direct, and coordinate projects and maintenance of all buildings, equipment, and Ace property. This includes security officers, housekeeping, and maintenance staff, along with independent contractors, janitorial and on-site vendors/suppliers. Source service providers and vendors, read and interpret business contracts and execute effective budgets. Responsibilities of 800,000 sf building, 300 employees/contractors and 3 million dollar budget ownership.

LOWES INC., Garysburg, NC (2011 ~ 2015)

RDC Operations Manager

Oversee all of Operations, which involve product flow through the building. The OM supervises a high performing team of Coaches that are responsible for monitoring the movement of inventory as it safely, efficiently and effectively moves through the facility. The position analyzes the forecasted production volume and reevaluates resources throughout the day as workflow conditions change to meet store demand. Managed all aspects of a 1.5 million sq. ft. distribution center; serving 121 company-owned stores. Lead a staff of 250 employees, two assistant managers and 12 supervisors.

Safety & Asset Protection Manager

Implemented and managed environmental safety, health and asset protection programs to reduce risk and potential financial losses due to injuries, policy violations or hazardous conditions within an assigned geographic region of Distribution Centers, Flatbed and Specialty locations. Validate compliance standards with local, state and federal agency regulations including OSHA, EPA and DOT. Educate and train new hires, associates, management and contractors in all safety rules, agency regulations and relevant industry issues.

PERDUE FARMS INC., Lewiston, NC (2009 ~ 2011)

Health Safety & Environmental Manager

Managed ESH efforts at multiple sites in Virginia and North Carolina which included poultry processing plant, feed mills, breeder farms and hatcheries. Inspect automated processing machinery, air quality and working conditions to ensure compliance with occupational, safety and health regulations, air quality testing with anhydrous ammonia and chlorine. Assist management in investigating industrial and personnel injury accidents to determine root cause. Examine plans, specifications and execution for new machinery or equipment, facilities, capital projects. Conducted annual contractor training, certifications, job site audits, inspections and regulatory agency compliance.

SUPERVALU EASTERN REGION, Mechanicsville, VA (2002 ~ 2009)

Regional Risk Control Manager

Completed safety, environmental inspections, air quality testing with anhydrous ammonia, identified issues and developed corrective action plans to insure compliance with applicable safety, health and environmental regulations including OSHA, EPA, FDA, HAZMAT, DOT and state and local regulations. Worker’s comp., security staff, Train the trainer. Multiple distribution centers in VA and MD.

CVS PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Fredericksburg, VA (1998 ~ 2002)

Production Manager

Production Manager over 80 Breakpack Order Selectors and Replenishment Lift Drivers with 3 direct report supervisors.

Regional Safety Manager

Responsible for supporting and developing safety and health programs, systems and policies. Conducted incident investigations and analysis. Anticipate and prevent security breaches, violations, theft, vandalism and conflicts that may lead to dangerous situations. Safety, health and OSHA, EPA, FDA, HAZMAT, DOT regulatory compliance. Multiple locations in VA and NC.

WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Sutherland, VA (1990 ~ 1998)

Operations Manager

Responsible for warehouse operations and production with 14 direct reports and 80 to 100 employees.

ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

IFMA, Member 2018

Industrial Engineering, JOHN TYLER COLLEGE, VA 1985

Safety Planning Supervisor (SPS) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, Orlando, FL, 2007 Safety Training Supervisor (STS) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, Orlando, FL, 2007 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) COLONIAL HEIGHTS CHAPTER

ASIS International, CHICAGO, IL., 2015

INFOTRAC (U.S. DOT Transportation of Hazardous Materials) LEESBURG, FL, 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP, UKG, CMMS – BIGFOOT, Crown INFO-LINK, Fleet Keeper, Crown Insite, Dude Solutions, Dupont - STOP Trainer/Administrator, ISO 14001, Kaizen, Lean, Gemba, Situational Management Certification, Global Safety Database Systems, OSHA 500 General Industry Certification, Wicklander Interview and Interrogation, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Behavior Safety Now Conference, OSHA Construction 30/10 Certification, Environmental Law Certification, CPR/First-Aid Trainer, HAZWOPER Incident Commander, Emergency Response Technician, Certified Safety Training Supervisor, Respiratory Fit Testing, Confined Space Certified Trainer, Power Industrial Equipment Trainer, Ergonomics Trainer, National Authorized Red Cross Trainer, PSM/RSP Operator Certification, Reid Interview and Interrogation, Accident Investigation, Security, Air Quality Test and Sampling., Vehicle Crash Investigation, LEPC.

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