Safety-Focused EHS Manager, Trade Apprenticeship Candidate

CHARMELL JOHNSON

Chicago, IL ***** 708-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly accomplished, safety-focused Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager with over 10 years of leadership experience designing and executing workplace health regulations, structural safety training, and risk mitigation plans across complex industrial production plants and wastewater facilities. Seeking to combine an expert mastery of OSHA compliance, heavy equipment monitoring, and hands-on operational leadership to secure a professional apprenticeship within the plumbing or general labor building trades. Graduate of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Upon becoming a US DOL Registered Apprentice, I carry ILW Apprenticeship Initiative compliance credit and ILW Bid Credit Program eligibility. WORK EXPERIENCE

West Liberty Foods Bolingbrook, IL

A high-capacity food processing and manufacturing corporation specializing in heavy industrial machinery automation.

Safety Manager / EHS Manager (June 2021 – Present)

● Direct comprehensive workplace health and safety protocols across two major production plants and a dedicated wastewater processing facility.

● Conduct regular structural field audits, physical inspections, and risk assessments to eliminate site hazards and enforce regulatory compliance.

● Perform deep incident investigations and root cause analysis (RCA), creating and implementing immediate technical corrective action steps.

● Monitor full employee conformity to workplace safety laws, evaluate machinery guarding mechanisms, and run routine safety meetings.

Koch Foods Chicago, IL

A major multinational food production leader utilizing large-scale industrial assembly, material distribution, and logistics channels.

Safety Manager (September 2013 – May 2021)

● Managed the comprehensive site safety program for a high-volume facility, introducing post-injury follow-up frameworks.

● Maintained perfect auditing metrics for mandatory OSHA 300 logs, workers' compensation claims tracking, and accident logs.

● Delivered specialized workforce safety certifications including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Walkie/Forklift safety operation, and Hearing Conservation.

● Collaborated extensively with cross-functional plant supervisors to embed proactive hazard prevention steps throughout the workforce.

The Goodies Factor Chicago, IL

A high-volume commercial food preparation and retail fulfillment enterprise managing regional Charmell Johnson Page 1 of 2

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Operations Manager (September 2005 – December 2010)

● Oversaw all raw material procurement, scratch baking production lines, packaging logistics, and shift crew staffing patterns.

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Center of Innovation Chicago, IL

A workforce development hub providing technical training for the construction and building trades.

Pre-Apprentice Hands-On Shop Training (June 2026 – July 2026)

● Completed intensive hands-on training in various construction trades utilizing NCCER Core standards.

● Developed proficiency in tool safety, blueprint reading, and construction math.

● Executed shop projects involving carpentry, electrical, and plumbing fundamentals. EDUCATION

● Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, Center of Innovation Chicago, IL (June 2026

– July 2026)

● Chicago State University, Chicago, IL (Freight Broker Certificate)

● M-Tech, Holland, MI (Medical Office, Terminology & Billing Program, 2010)

● Dunbar Vocational High School, Chicago, IL (High School Diploma & Cosmetology Program, June 1998)

CERTIFICATIONS

● OSHA 10 & 30 Certifications

● NCCER CORE Credential, 07/2026

● OSHA-10 (Construction) Certification, 07/2026

● Flagger Certification, 07/2026

● CPR/First Aid Certification (Cintas), 06/2026

● Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation SKILLS

● EHS & Risk Management: Incident Investigations (IIR), Root Cause Analysis, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), OSHA 300/300A Logs, Wastewater Operations.

● Equipment Safety: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs, Machine Guarding Audits, Industrial Forklift & Walkie Operations.

● Construction Support: Hand & Power Tool Safety, Blueprint Reading, Construction Math, Structural Hazard Analysis.

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