Project Engineering Food Manufacturing

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Classified as Non-Business

VINCENT M. HATTON

TWIC, LSSBB, LSSGB, COSS, COHC, CEHT, CSHO, SSH, PSSH, FMSS ***************@*****.***

Cartersville, GA 30121-5143

931-***-**** (Cell)

Qualifications

• 25+ years of high proficiency experience in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) in automotive, chemical and food manufacturing companies.

• 15+ years of project engineering experience for safety applications. Handled complete project cycle, including feasibility studies, conceptual planning, budgeting, vendor selection, supervision of vendor companies and final safety compliance certification.

• Combined with extensive experience in EHSS, Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), I have generated a proven ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively under pressure producing clear, concise, accurate and complete results.

• Interfaced and served as point of contact (POC) with various regulatory federal and state agencies like TSA (DHS), ADA, EPA, FDA, FEMA, USDA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, TOSHA, IOSHA, TDEC, and local officials & community groups.

• A passion to direct my talent, knowledge, experience, and education towards the development and of new, agile-minded leaders and build a vibrant, safe, and healthful culture for success.

Experience

Senior EHS and Sustainability Manager – (October 2023 – September 2025) Kerry Ingredients

• Reduced the TRIR from 3.31 to 1.08; Received Excellence Award as the largest TRIR Reduction for NA Integrated Operations

• Conducted and completed over 98% (greater than 140) of unwired TM in all six (6) Sustainability Essentials Training Modules and the first location to do so in our Regionally Managed Business Unit.

• Received 1KPS EHS maturity assessment increasing our score from 1.81 to 3.85.

• Tallied & confirmed value-added eye for safety (EFS) cards in Intelex and SAP and prioritizing follow-ups for them more than an average of 160 per month.

• Coordinated, scheduled, and assisted in audiometric testing with contract vendor with greater than 95% TM tested.

• Ensure regular inspections, Engagement hours, Observations, and other proactive activities are established and implemented as part of a sustainable process to achieve a ProSafe Score 4.85 greater than our target of 4.0

• No “Major” findings during the LIFE audit and successful integration of LIFE Phase II programs.

• Successful Integration of Alchemy for recordkeeping of training, 3E for SDS Management, and Brady Link for LOTO & Confined Space Management.

• Created a gap closure plan to be managed via the ISO environmental management program (EMP) action plan with activities template, and integrated this into the site plan.

• Experienced in using SAP EHS for incident tracking, audits, compliance reporting, and SDS management. Supported SAP rollouts for safety processes and collaborated with IT teams to align safety programs with SAP systems.

• Oversee the workers’ compensation claim process, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including gathering necessary documentation, facilitating communication between all involved parties.

• Monitors the status of all open Workers’ Compensation claims & coordinate activities to minimize lost &/or restricted workdays as well as coordinate the medical treatment of injured workers to representing the company's interests during investigations.

• On time completion of all Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) regulatory compliance reporting, monthly metrics reporting, Environmental portion of self-assurance checklists, and global environmental action plans.

• Recommend and manage the safety capital expenditure budget.

• Perform Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

• Creation and management of a Check, Analyze, plan, DO/Due (CAPDO) process that focuses on greatest risk/incident reduction opportunity

• Serve as a safety mentor for all visitors and contractors to ensure adherence to plant safety protocols.

• Managed all environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site IN Intelex and SAP.

• Creates and/or collaborated with individuals, groups, or cross-functional teams where necessary to conduct EHS gap analysis, identify EHS training needs, develop appropriate resources and execute training sessions as needed at all levels through Intelex and SAP.

• Maintains and reports EHS records to ensure adherence to corporate polices and/or regulatory requirements. Includes, but not limited to, OSHA 300 log, incident records, safety metrics, training, inspections, permits, etc.

• Engages regularly and consistently with the Team Members (TM) on the floor. Listening, observing, coaching/mentoring, and keeping them abreast of any changes or updates related to safety.

• Advisor to Shift Safety Committees, responsible for coordinating & implementing approved recommendations of this committee.

• Responsible for developing awareness & promotional programs aimed at operational safety & a safe work environment.

• Conducts all safety portions and maintained Onboarding Matrix of new hire & contractor orientation.

• Identify gaps in training programs through analysis of injury and illness data, ensuring continuous improvement using Intelex and SAP.

• Support site management w/ the investigation of EHS incidents at the site. Where necessary, lead investigation process &/or collaborate with appropriate corporate staff on serious incidents.

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VINCENT M. HATTON

Sits EHSS Manager – November 2022 – October 2023) Nature’s Bakery – Contract

• Ensured that the site follows local, state & federal OSHA requirements

• Managed safety programs at specific location, review incident reports, inspection reports, OSHA logs, & related documentation. Perform Job Safety Hazard Analysis as necessary.

• Maintained data of all safety KMI : Key Management Indicator. KPI : Key Performance Indicator. KAI : Key Activity indicator. Keep these KMIs, KPIs

& KAIs visible in the site & lead key initiatives that continuously improve these metrics.

• Collaborate with insurance carriers, medical providers, and attorneys to coordinate treatment plans and claim resolution

• Maintain detailed records and documentation of claim activities, including medical reports, bills, and correspondence

• Stay current on changes in workers' compensation laws and regulations and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders

• Investigated all incidents or property loss claims. Assist with General Liability claims.

• Ensured project safety reviews are documented for all capital projects performed at the site.

• Managed site safety program that engages all associates & keeps safety at the forefront.

• Maintained working knowledge of new developments in the industry & government regulations.

• Ensured that the site follows all applicable company & regulatory environmental-related requirements & policies

• Managed & document appropriate environmental training for required plant personnel

• Developed & manage corporate sustainability environmental metrics records through data entry

• Managed emergency response activities for our facilities

• Managed site security requirements to meet corporate standards

• Developed & Conducted safety-related training to assist all associates in meeting compliance associated w/ training needs.

• Executed training on site security for all associates & manage overall system to ensure proper operation. Earlier Work History

• Dart Container Corporation of Georgia – Contract, Lithonia, GA, Senior EHSS Manager (December 2021 – November 2022)

• Hankook & Company ES America Corp. (Hankook AtlasBX America Corp) – Contract, Clarksville, TN, EHS Team Manager, (Aug 2020 – April 2021)

• Elanco Animal Health, Fort Dodge, IA, Leader – Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) (January 2019 – Aug 2020)

• Foster Poultry Farms, Livingston, CA, Complex Safety Manager/Workers' Compensation Liaison (April 2016 – January 2019)

• Taylor Farms Tennessee, Smyrna, TN, Complex Safety Manager (Sep 2015 – Apr 2016)

• Tyson Foods, Case Ready Meat Processing Plant, Goodlettsville, TN, Plant Safety Coordinator (Aug 2014 – Sep 2015)

• State of Tennessee Communicable & Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP), Clarksville, Tn, Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) III (Feb 2010– August 2014)

• US Army, Various locations, Preventive Medicine/ Environmental Health/ CBRN-E Supervisor (Aug 1989– Mar 2010) Education and Credentials

• Bachelor of Science, Professional Studies with an emphasis on Strategic Leadership, Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN

• Master of Science, Occupational, Safety and Health/Environmental Management, Columbia Southern University, Expected Graduation 2026

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

• Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma certifications, Villanova University

• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)

• Certified Environmental Health Technician (CEHT)

• Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) in General Industry & Construction

• Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) in General Industry & Construction

• Public Sector Safety and Health (PSSH) Fundamentals in General Industry & Construction

• Facilities Maintenance Safety Specialist (FMSS)

• Authorized OSHA General Industry, Construction, and Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer

• Authorized OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training

• Authorized OSHA Overhead Crane Instructor

• Global OSHA Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)

• Class A/B/C Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator

• National Safety Council (NSC) Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH) Advanced Safety Certification

• Certified as a CPR-AED-First Aid-BBP Instructor in all 50 states and U.S. Territories thru EMS Safety 3

Classified as Non-Business

VINCENT M. HATTON

Skills

• Excellent team player. Effective & influential communicator. Work well w/ management, engineering, production, external customers, & regulatory agencies.

• Computer literate and extremely proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PPT/Outlook).

• Functional/operational knowledge of OHSS and Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) tools.

• Certified/qualified driver of multiple vehicles such as utility vehicles, sedans, cargo trucks and Forklifts (10K & below and electric) on and in urban and rural terrain.

• Current CPR certification Exp. September 2023.

• Bilingual: English & Intermediate Spanish.

Formal Training

GA EPD Class A/B/C UST Operator

OSHA 3015 Excavation, trenching & Soil Mechanics OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene Global OSHA #345 Authorized Gas Tester OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Trainer OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer OSHA 510 Standards for Construction OSHA 7210 Pandemic Illness Preparation OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for Construction RSH 9101 EM 385-1-1 Significant Changes to Sec 21 OSHA 3115 Fall Protection OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space Entry OSHA 2045 Machine Guarding OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Overhead Crane Instructor Training RSH 9210 COVID-19 and OSHA 49CFR Shipping Hazardous Materials by Ground RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Course OSHA 7105 Evacuation and Emergency Planning OSHA 7100 Intro to Machinery and Machine Guarding OTC-202 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher OTC-306 Electrical Safety for Qualified Workers OSHA 7005 Public Warehousing and Storage OSHA 7505 Intro to Incident (Accident) Investigations OSHA 7500 Intro to Safety and Health Management OSHA 5119 Cal/OSHA Gen. Industry OSHA 7115 Lockout/Tagout OSHA 7300 OSHA’s Permit Required Confined Space OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness OSHA 501 General Industry Outreach Trainer OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry OSHA 10/30-HR General Industry Training OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Training Certified Occupational Hearing Conservation Course Radiation Safety Officer Course Integrated Safety Management for Operations Managers 8-Hour Industry Technician HAZMAT Refresher 24-Hour Industry Technician Hazardous Material Course Global Harmonization System (GHS) Training ISO 14001 Trained/Certified Active Listening Skills Ergonomics

Computer Workstation Safety Machine Safety Safeguarding Substance Abuse Violence in the Workplace

Combustible and Flammable Liquids Slips/Trips/Falls Respiratory Protection Heat Stress

Public Health Principles Safe Materials Handling Course Consequence Assessment Tool Set-Basic Course Radiological Accident Command, Control and Coordination Blood Borne Pathogens Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability-Basic Course Emergency Responders Blood Borne Pathogens Composite Risk Management Basic and Operational Courses FEMA ICS-100.b/ 200.b/ 700.a/ 800.b/ 300 Disaster Response Training DOT In-Depth HAZMAT Security Training Technical Transport of Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Hazardous Waste Operator Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

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