JENNIFER HAWKS
Mattawan, MI *****
*********@**.***
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Have work experience in OSHA and EPA inspections, internal auditing protocols for EHS andEPA in both manufacturing, distribution, and offices. Developing SOP’s and guidance documents to meet regulatory requirements for both OSHA and EPA. Working with cross functional teams across global operations to standardize practices and processes that pertain to EHS activities in management systems.
Developed training curricula for all employees centered on job specific EHS and ENV requirements to meet EPA and OSHA compliance. Developed and conducted training schedule within facilities for employees in safety, and environmental requirements.
Over 15 years experience in people leading with focus on personal and professional development.
W O R K H I S T O R Y
Sr Regional WHS Manager, Amazon Sep 2019-Present
Oversee safety and environmental compliance for 156 facilities in US with ~20K employees. This includes, incident investigation, continuous improvement projects, design of buildings for safe equipment and activities, coaching and training site leadership and associates on safety protocols and practices. Working cross functional with operations, HR, and other support teams to incorporate safety in the day to day operations.
Oversee development of 40 direct EHS professionals with personal and professional development activities. This includes training and coaching in OSHA and EPA compliance, personal development opportunities for CSP/ASP certification review, and promotion within Amazon. Promoted internally 3 EHS professionals to new roles.
Responsible for strategic planning YoY for the business in compliance, standardization, and culture.
Responsible for trending and deep dive of metrics to build action plans and long term improvements in risk reduction
Risk Assessments for high risk operations and new equipment and building designs
Lead Women in EHS Membership Program
Regional EHS Manager, Amazon, Shelby MI Sep 2018-Sep 2019
Responsible for safety and environmental compliance for a new launched facility in Amazon.
Built safety protocols, training, and cultural campaigns for both leaders and associates
Responsible for incident investigations and management of corrective actions and preventative actions.
Review for EHS activities, new employee orientation, maintenance projects, and overall employee engagement in EHS.
EHS Manager, Kellogg Co, Battle Creek Cereal Plant Feb 2017- Sep 2018
Responsible for all environmental compliance for the facility.
Responsible for Health and Safety compliance for the facility, EHS Budget, Project/Innovation reviews.
Responsible for incident investigations and management of corrective actions and preventative actions.
Review for EHS activities, new employee orientation, maintenance projects, and overall employee engagement in EHS.
Responsible for Management of Change for EHS activities for all innovation, internal project, and Global Engineering Projects.
Member of cross-functional Center of Excellence for EHS and Quality Food Safety to ensure practices are implemented, executed, and sustained
Sr. EHS Manager, Kellogg Co, Battle Creek MI Jan 2014-Jan 2017
Responsible for environmental, health, and safety culture for all corporate employees. Responsible for Environmental Compliance for all of Kellogg North America 26 Manufacturing Sites. Responsible for developing and deployment of environmental training across North America facilities. Responsible for safety training for corporate employees at the Battle Creek Campus. Responsible for tracking injuries for employees, completing investigations of injuries, and providing long-term corrective actions based on trends and incidents. Responsible for development of SOP’s, programs, and processes that meet OSHA compliance requirements in sales, distribution, and manufacturing facilities across the globe. Complete EHS audits at Kellogg Manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Member of Women of Kellogg Leadership Team.
Environmental Coordinator, Kellogg Co, Chicago, IL 2011-2014
Responsible for environmental activities at the Kellogg Chicago Snacks facilities, including SOP development, implementation, and audits. Responsible for data collection for water, gas, electricity usage in the facility for city and state reporting. Responsible for sustainability projects within the facility to help reduction of utilities. Responsible for electronic data entry and corrective action follow-up both safety and environmental incidents. Worked with cross-functional team of EHS, Food Safety and Quality, Operations, and Logistics to ensure environmental compliance at the facility.
Sr. Planning and Reliability Manager, Kellogg Co, Chicago, IL 2010-2014
Active in maintenance execution, planning and stockroom inventory and ordering. Responsible for overseeing continuous improvement activities within the maintenance organization (Lean Process). Development of checklist, procedures, and SOP’s for both operational task and maintenance tasks. Management of KPIs for maintenance department. Work with current capital plan improvements for successful transition into plant.
Maintenance Supervisor, Kellogg Co, Battle Creek, MI 2008-2010
Responsible for overseeing a multi-craft maintenance team comprised of mechanical techs and electricians. Execute weekly work list of activities. Responsible for time approval and work order review in SAP. Work to maintain monthly budget for maintenance. Work with engineering on improvements and modifications to equipment. Help maintain and implement Lean process in both maintenance and production to produce quality product at the plant.
Maintenance Team Lead, Pfizer, Kalamazoo, MI 2005-2008
Responsible for overseeing a multi-craft maintenance team comprised of electricians, instrument technicians, mechanics, and pipe fitters. Oversaw central planning and scheduling team developing processes and workflow to implement and maintain work at the site. Responsible for developing leadership skills of team and executing all maintenance work in the area. Team member for implementation and team training for the new CMMS and developing execution workflow.
Planner/Scheduler, Pharmacia, Kalamazoo, MI 2001-2003
Responsible for planning and scheduling daily maintenance activities in the Fermentation plant. Worked with craftspeople, operations specialists and team leader to make sure all needs were met in a timely manner. Worked with vendors to provide parts and service to the team as needed. Worked with Foreign Growth Committee within operations to help diagnose the mechanical and maintenance concerns related to foreign growth. Worked with unit process engineers, project engineers and construction managers to make capital project turnover a success in the Fermentation plant. Initiated all maintenance-related capital requests to keep budgets in line.
E D U C A T I O N
Columbia Southern University, Gulf Shores AL
MS Occupational Safety & Health /Environmental Management 2014-2016
Columbia Southern University, Gulf Shores AL
BS Occupational Health & Safety 2012- 2014
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
MM Business Management 2009-2011
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
B.S. Business Management 2002- 2005
New River Community College, Dublin, VA
A.A.S. in Instrumentation Technology- May 1995
A.A.S. in Electronics Technology- May 1994
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S
Proficient in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SAP, SharePoint, Anaplan Budget System, EHS Management System, and Apple Products.