EHS Manager and ISO Lead Auditor

Michael P. Graf, CHMM, CSP

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

***** ******* ***** 847-***-****

Canton, MI 48187 *.****@*****.***

Areas of Expertise

• EH&S Compliance and Worker Training • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

• Laser and Radiation Safety Officer Certs. • Hazardous Waste Management

• Industrial Hygiene Sampling • Storm Water/SPCC

EXPERIENCE

Stellantis – Sterling Stamping Plant, Safety Specialist Sterling Heights, MI, December 2025 to Present

- Managed safety policies and enforced compliance along with the JHSC

- Oversaw data collection and reporting on plant safety inspections and audits

- Lead internal auditor during corporate global safety audit

- Performed general facility audits and PPE audits of stamping and assembly divisions

- Maintained plant safety metrix boards throughout plant Pregis, Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator (Project/Contract) Grand Rapids, MI, November 2024 to January 2025

- Managed the EHS program for a plastics blow foaming operation

- Revised existing SOPs and WI to describe PPE requirements

- Led safety and production meetings to include safety in aspects of work performance

- Managed environmental programs such as hazardous waste and storm water/SPCC

- Improved worker safety with new types of PPE but working with suppliers Troy Design and Manufacturing, Health and Safety Manager (Contract) Plymouth, MI June 2024 to September 2024

- Managed team of operators and supervisors for a high pressure aluminum diecast press

- Developed SOP’s and work instructions for process related activities

- Coordinated activities and safety functions with installation contractors

- Worked with launch team engineers during construction activities and performance alterations

- Selected, approved and purchased PPE for the facility Amazon, WHS Site Manager

Detroit, MI October 2022 to February 2023

- Completed facility EHS inspections and trained employees to perform them

- Managed the safety department for a 24/7 continually operated facility under construction

- Coordinated activities and safety necessities with Amazon and construction contractors

- Worked with launch team engineers during construction activities and performance alterations

- Ran the safety shoe program for the site

LG Energy Systems, Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (Contract) Hazel Park, MI April 2022 to July 2022

- Led the Emergency Management and Spill Response Teams for hazardous materials

- Oversaw contractor’s installation of new production line and scheduling concerns

- Managed RCRA/DOT program for hazardous materials and waste materials

- Accident/injury investigations and worker compensation management GNS, Safety Specialist

Canton, MI November 2021 to January 2022

- Wrote and implemented safety programs for a hot stamping manufacturer

- Created new employee orientation platform and performed onboarding of direct and indirect hires

- Managed safety corrective actions and preventive maintenance procedures

- Worked with quality systems for problem solving with 8D, 5 Why and FMEA processes Novelis, EHS Specialist (2-Contracts)

Novi, MI October 2020 to January 2021, April to August 2021

- Wrote safety programs for an automotive aluminum R&D center

- Managed outside contractors, oversaw a 400 ton mechanical servo press build

- Developed emergency response plan and training program Sodecia, HSE Coordinator

Roseville, Michigan – January 2021 to April 2021

- Developed and updated EH&S programs and procedures

- Managed hazardous and non hazardous waste and waste reduction plans

- Managed facility corrective action programs for EH&S deficiencies

- Oversaw Contractor Safety Program and contractor due diligence

- Lead regulatory inspections and corrective actions while managing abatement activities

- Managed facilities environmental programs including air permit compliance and ISO 14001 Proper Group International, EHS Coordinator

Warren, Mi July 2020 to October 2020

- Managed all EH&S programs for a tooling and injecting molding company

- Updated safety programs and developed safety procedures

- Conducted authorized trainings for various OSHA regulations

- Championed ISO 14001 program and lead surveillance audit without a nonconformance New Center Stamping, EH&S Manager

Detroit, MI August 2019 to January 2020

- Managed EH&S programs for a large metal stamping facility

- Managed outside contractors and customers and monitored performance

- Responsible for all waste streams and implementing a recycling program

- Conducted authorized trainings for various OSHA regulations

- Championed ISO 14001 program and lead surveillance audit without a nonconformance Windsor Machine Group, EH&S Manager

Taylor, MI, March 2019 to July 2019

- Tracked and reported on continuous improvement projects and safety indicators in the plant

- Reviewed and revised and EHS SOP’s

- Developed Job Hazard Analyses and performed Risk Assessments for manufacturing activities

- Conducted ergonomic assessments and risk based assessments of new equipment or processes

- Tracked injury related data and worked with clinic on return to work programs for injuries ESIS, EHS Specialist (Limited Time Contract)

Pfizer Rochester Michigan

Rochester, Michigan – June 2018 to November 2018

- Conduct various trainings for safety regulations

- Reviewed and revised and EHS SOP’s

- Developed JHA’s and performed Risk Assessments for manufacturing processes

- Conducted ergonomic assessments for manufacturing and warehouse operations

- Oversaw construction activities and routinely inspected contractor performance

- Implemented Safe Work Permit process for contractors and non-routine tasks Jacobs Field Services North America – Safety Supervisor (Contract) Pfizer Kalamazoo Facility

Portage, Michigan – September 2017 to March 2018

- Field supervised various contractors and Safe Work Permit compliance

- Lead Pfizer’s BBS program for contractor activities

- Revised Pfizer’s contractor onboarding orientation training program

- Reviewed contractor site specific safety plans

- Responsible for tracking and analyzing monthly field audits from supervisors

- Lead contractor preconstruction meetings

- Worked with PSM team on routine process inspections Magna, HSE Coordinator

Battle Creek, Michigan – May 2016 to March 2017

- Developed EH&S programs and procedures

- Managed KPI’s for EHS and continuous improvement projects, including energy consumption

- Led the Safety Committee, Ergonomics Committee and Energy Conservation Teams

- Managed accident investigation and workers Compensation cases and return to work program

- Managed Storm Water, Spill Prevention and Emergency Response programs

- Performed industrial hygiene sampling and PPE assessments per analytical results

- Responsible for KPI reporting to plant management corporate teams Sodecia, HSE Coordinator

Centerline, Michigan – February 2016 to May 2016

- Developed and updated EH&S programs and procedures

- Conducted staffing activities for hiring of employees and temporary associates

- Managed hazardous and non hazardous waste

- Performed chemical assessments and industrial hygiene studies

- Conducted worker orientation’s and various safety trainings for employees

- Oversaw Contractor Safety Program and contractor due diligence

- Lead regulatory inspections and corrective actions

- Managed facilities environmental programs including air permit compliance Sensient Technologies – EH&S Manager (Contract)

Harbor Beach, Michigan – August 2015 to December 2015

- Developed and updated EH&S programs and procedures

- Coordinated and led Safety Committee

- Oversaw Contractor Safety Program and contractor due diligence

- Reviewed engineering project proposals for EH&S concerns

- Managed facilities environmental programs including air permit compliance

- Performed facility inspections for OSHA and EPA compliance

- Managed Storm Water, Spill Prevention, NPDES and Emergency Response programs IAC Group Mendon – EH&S Coordinator

Mendon, Michigan – June 2014 to March 2015

- Chaired Joint Health and Safety Committee with Local UAW

- Championed ISO 14001 Working Group and obtained recertification with minimal findings

- Managed accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis

- Oversaw Work Comp cases along with injury reduction and return to work programs

- Conducted routine facility inspections to identify deficiencies and areas for safety improvements

- Developed safety observance program based on BBS utilizing the DuPont Stop process

- Facilitated safety Kaizens and led continuous improvement projects

- Documented chemical usage to ensure compliance with air permit requirements

- Performed ergonomic and BBS assessments in a risk based format to prevent repetitive motion injuries JAC Products – HSE Coordinator

Saline, Michigan – March 2012 to July 2012

- Managed two facilities for all EHS compliance and advised a third out of state

- Facilitated Work Comp cases, return to work programs and OSHA record keeping

- Trained employees on OSHA policies (OHSAS 18001 format), ISO 14001 and TS 16949 requirement

- Managed all waste activities including characterization and storage

- Managed budgets for safety equipment and continuous improvement projects

- Safety Committee Chairman for two facilities in Michigan and corporate group

- Audited facilities and implemented corrective measures to comply with applicable regulations Aerotek – Veolia Environmental Services (In-house contract position) Ford Motor Company – Resource Manager/Total Waste Manager ATNPC Livonia, Michigan – March 2011 to March 2012

- Managed all waste streams at a prototype transmission facility including hazardous, nonhazardous, Universals and recycling

- Achieved zero waste to landfill status for facility

- Managed building improvement projects

- Conducted health and safety audits and developed corrective actions for deficiencies

- Created and performed new employee orientation trainings

- Internal Environmental Management Systems auditor for Ford

- Budgeted annual waste and recycling expenditures while reducing expenditures United States Compliance Corporation – EH&S Project Specialist Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 2003 to February 2010, Contract Role Through December 2010

- Advised manufacturing, industrial, and automotive facilities throughout the United States and Canada to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, State and Provincial regulations

- Responsibilities included facility audits to identify deficiencies in regulatory compliance and developed compliance based alternatives in facility processes.

- Developed health, safety and environmental programs for various industries across the country

- Developed JHA’s, JSA’s, PHA’s and ergonomic assessment for health and safety programs

- Conducted industrial hygiene sampling for various types of media to meet requirements of Hearing Conservation, PPE, Respiratory and Confined Space Programs

- Developed and lead Safety Committees and Emergency Response Teams

- Conducted Potential to Emit calculations and Permit to Install applications

- Audited and developed PSM program elements involving anhydrous ammonia and flammable materials

- Lead auditor for RMP programs and RMP eSubmits for over 100 Dole facilities

- Conducted seminars throughout the United States on DOT HazMat and RCRA requirements TolTest, Inc. - Environmental Scientist, Project Manager Plymouth, Michigan and The Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois May 1997 to August 2003

- Managed and supervised numerous asbestos and lead abatement projects for industrial, commercial and DOD clients including The Department of the Navy, GM’s Buick City, GM Powertrain World Headquarters and Ford World Headquarters

- Developed government approved Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans, Management Plans, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, and delivery order closure reports

- Conducted waste profile/TCLP sampling, waste hauling, manifesting, and recycling

- Completed over 100 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments across the country CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA Certified Crane Train the Trainer • Michigan GI Storm Water Operator

• MIOSHA Level 1 MTI Certification • Radiation and Laser Safety Officer

• 30 HR General Industry and Construction

• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

EDUCATION

B.S. in Industrial and Environmental Health Management - 1997 Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

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