Safety Manager Regulatory Compliance

Litsa Shurick 864-***-****

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Seasoned Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional with over 20 years of experience managing EHS operations across multiple industries to include manufacturing and logistics. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/ISO 18001 standards. Proven ability to reduce workplace incidents, improve safety culture, and achieve significant cost savings through proactive risk assessments and hazard mitigation. Skilled in incident investigation, safety data analysis, and regulatory compliance reporting. Adept at fostering strong relationships with regulatory agencies and corporate representatives to drive continuous improvement and regulatory adherence.

Wabtec.

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and EPA standard

Risk Assessment and Hazard Mitigation: Identifying potential hazards in the workplace and developing strategies to mitigate these risks

Emergency Response Planning: Preparing and implementing emergency response plans

Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing safety data, tracking key performance indicators, and reporting to leadership to handle potential crises effectively

Work History

Health Safety & Environmental Leader Wabtec Passenger Transit 2024 – 2025

Led EHS and Security operations for a large manufacturing site, encompassing manufacturing, warehousing, and new product engineering, resulting in a 211% increase in safety concern reporting and a 300% increase in near miss and work stop incidents.

Developed and implemented comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.

Conducted thorough assessments and audits (machine guarding, PPE, crane program, hazardous waste, air permit, SWPP, SPCC), identifying and mitigating potential hazards, leading to a safer work environment. To include welding and painting operations.

Provided leadership and coaching to site teams, fostering a proactive safety culture and significantly improving overall site safety performance.

Analyzed and interpreted safety data, recommending and executing strategies to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

Director Environment, Health, Safety and Security Proterra 2022 – 2024

Managed EHS and Security for four manufacturing locations with operations to include research and development, warehouse, manufacture of electric buses and lithium-ion battery packs.

Developed and implemented comprehensive EHS programs for 1,200 employees, including 700 on the manufacturing floor, achieving ISO 14001 certification and zero waste certification.

Launched a 326,000 sq. ft. new built lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, overseeing environmental permitting, new equipment/process implementation, PPE/risk assessments, and hazardous waste management, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Implemented EHS software and Learning Management System, enhancing incident reporting, action tracking, and regulatory compliance, leading to a 30% improvement in EHS performance metrics.

Negotiated national contracts for hazardous waste management, resulting in significant cost savings and improved waste generation and management practices.

Conducted accident and injury investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures, reducing worker’s compensation costs by 15%.

Litsa Shurick 864-***-****

216 Rock Road, Greer, SC 29651 *******@*****.***

Area EHS Manager W.W. Grainger Inc 2017 – 2022

Managed EHS operations for a 1.2 million sq. ft. warehouse and multiple branches, reducing OSHA recordables by 86% (from a TCIR of 6.1 to 0.9) and total accidents by 24%. Led the site from worst TCIR performance to best.

Led a cultural shift in safety, implementing a consistent accident response process, improving relationships with Occupational Medical Providers, and setting safety as a core value.

Trained supervisors on problem statement and root cause investigation, enhancing their ability to manage safety effectively.

Developed and implemented EHS policies and procedures for Grainger North America, covering Powered Industrial Vehicles, PPE, Safety Committees, hazardous waste management, and donations processes.

Increased EHS training completion from 79% to 99% by utilizing existing systems for visibility and developing a weekly scorecard to track training completions.

Created a comprehensive Training Guide for new EHS Area Managers, improving onboarding processes and the quality of performance reports.

HSE/Facilities Manager

Bosch Security Systems, Greer, SC

2014 - 2017

Built and developed comprehensive facilities, security, and HSE programs for a start-up distribution and manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless integration of safety protocols during construction and production phases.

Managed all facilities and maintenance activities, including the installation of electrical systems, fire systems, cubicles, production lines, and racking.

Created and managed preventative maintenance and repair programs, leading to a 15% reduction in equipment downtime and improved facility reliability.

Implemented robust HSE programs, including compliance calendars, written procedures, training matrices, and safety programs (lockout/tagout, material handling, hazard communication, electrical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics), achieving full regulatory compliance.

Developed a proactive safety program, engaging employees through daily safety messages, ownership of safety programs, and safety observation initiatives, resulting in a 30% decrease in workplace incidents.

Established contractor management programs, enabling effective loss control methods and processes in a dynamic work environment.

Initiated employee participation committees, including first aid responders and safety committees, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Safety and Loss Control Paychex 2008 - 2014

Planned, organized, and consulted on all matters related to Loss/Risk Control programs for companies located throughout the United States with a focus on controlling risk exposures, losses and regulatory compliance.

Conducted risk/hazard assessments, developed programs and training to mitigate.

Reduced claims cost at Paychex. Instrumental in achieving an overall 10% reduction in claims frequency and reducing the claim cost by 15% over the previous year.

Assisted clients during OSHA inspections and corrective action responses.

Participated on a team that reviewed and updated all safety materials given to Paychex clients including trainings and safety manuals.

Education & Certifications:

BS Public Health, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

CPR/First Aid & AED Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management DOT Hazmat Shipping

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