Hazardous Materials Warehouse Safety Leader

BRENDA J. O'NEAL

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Orange, TX *7630

409-***-**** (h) 409-***-**** (c)

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Safety-focused warehouse and logistics leader with 35+ years of experience in industrial shipping,

receiving, inventory control, and team supervision within chemical manufacturing environments. Proven track record of developing and enforcing operational procedures, leading cross-functional teams, and

driving safety compliance in high-risk, regulated

industrial settings. Brings deep knowledge of

hazardous materials handling, SAP systems, forklift operations, and OSHA-aligned safety programs -

combined with strong mentorship skills and sound

decision-making under pressure.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Hazardous Materials Handling & Compliance

•OSHA Safety Program Development &

Implementation

•Industrial Warehouse & Logistics Management

•Inventory Control & Raw Materials Tracking

•SAP System Proficiency

•Standard & Emergency Operating Procedures

(SOPs/EOPs)

•Team Leadership & Personnel Training

•Cross-Departmental Coordination

•Forklift & Heavy Equipment Operation

•Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

•Problem Resolution & Root Cause Analysis

•Data Entry & Computer Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Material Control Foreman & Shipping Department

Supervisor Lion Elastomers Orange Orange, TX August 2018 - January 2026 (Position ended due to

refinery closure)

•Developed and documented standard and

emergency operating procedures for receiving,

handling, storing, and shipping chemical products

and materials in compliance with industrial safety standards

•Planned, developed, and implemented

comprehensive warehouse safety and security

programs aligned with OSHA and industrial

regulatory requirements

•Trained and evaluated warehouse and supervisory

personnel on safety protocols, operational

procedures, and compliance standards

•Supervised workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping chemical products across

multiple operational areas

•Inspected physical conditions of warehouses,

vehicle fleets, and equipment; initiated maintenance and repair orders to maintain safe operating

conditions

•Coordinated warehouse activities with department

heads across production, sales, records control, and purchasing

•Issued shipping instructions and routing information to ensure on-time, regulation-compliant delivery

•Prepared correspondence, reports, operations

manuals, maintenance guides, and safety

documentation

•Developed facility modification and expansion

plans, including equipment procurement and space

reallocation

•Resolved shipper complaints and coordinated

storage and distribution solutions in fast-paced

environments

•Applied analytical reasoning to evaluate operational challenges and implement effective solutions

Sururaku Team Leader Shipping Department

Orange, TX 2013 – 2016 (Firestone Polymers)

•Led daily shipping and receiving team operations

within a chemical manufacturing environment

•Mentored team members on safety standards,

accountability, and operational best practices

•Supported Material Control Foreman

responsibilities during 2015-2016 detail assignment

“A" Operator Firestone Polymer Orange, TX

2000 - 2013 (Shipping & Receiving: April 1990 - July 2000)

•Prepared production shipment documentation for

chemical polymer products

•Tracked and maintained inventory for Raw

Materials Storage Area and packing zone within a

chemical plant environment

•Operated forklift and track mobile equipment for

loading and unloading trailers, rail cars, and tank cars

•Processed customer shipping orders in SAP system

and coordinated with incoming drivers

•Assisted with safe handling and transfer of chemical materials in compliance with plant safety standards

•Maintained housekeeping and safety standards

across warehouse and production areas

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

BCP "A" Operator BCP "B" Operator D/D "B"

Operator D/D Baler "B" Operator Crumb Unit

Baler "B" Operator Production Helper Sururaku

Team Leader education Associate of Applied

Science - Safety, Health & Environmental Lamar

State College-Orange Orange, TX 2017Certificate

- Computer Operations Texas Institute Dallas, TX 1985High School Diploma West Orange-Stark High

School Orange, TX 1984Your title at Lion

Elastomers now reads Material Control Foreman &

Shipping Department Supervisor - reflecting the full scope of your role there.

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