EHS Manager
Resume:
ROBERT D. PARDUE
York, SC 29745
Home 803-***-****, Cell 318-***-****, *******@*****.***
Career Objective: Provide EH&S Management in a progressive environment.
Oct 09-Present: EH&S Manager, Libbey Glass, Tableware Manufacture, 1100 Person USW
• Introduced a Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program to get employee buy into the safety program.
• Manage all Title V activities and reporting.
• Developed a hybrid EH&S system to fit into a completely LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Synchronized the EH&S with ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 requirements to blend the US operations with their European and Asian plants.
Jan 07-Oct 09: EH&S Corporate Engineer, Hella Corporate., Automotive Lighting, 650 Person
• Plant closure in 2009, Hella is pulling out of the US and sent the work to Mexico, labor cost.
• Implemented behavioral based safety program to empower each employee to make the difference.
• Developed safety process mapping system and identifying 23 broken EH&S processes.
• Put in place a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) program reducing TIIR by 93% in 2 year.
• Trained all ISO 14001 auditors achieving a 100% compliance for environmental audits.
• Achieved an ISO 14001 certification in 6 months.
• Cut DART rate by 83% in 2 year.
• Cut insurance rates in half in 2 years with no new cases in 8 months.
• Conducted supplier assistance audits achieving a 72% decrease in their TIIR overall.
• Developed continuous improvement safety teams to perform department safety audits.
• Implemented OSHA, HAZWOPER, Red Cross and supervisor safety training courses.
• Conducted advanced ergonomic studies on all position eliminating all repetitive motion injuries.
• Adopted risk management strategies for equipment identifying 43 new hazards.
• Established baselines for industrial hygiene in lighting and sound samplings.
• Overhauled all policies and procedure to come inline with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated safety efforts in two US plant, one in Mexico and our newest plant in China.
Sept 05-Jan 07: EH&S Manager, Guide Corp., Automotive Lighting Systems, 743 Person UAW
• Plant closure 2007, GM closed the plant and sent work to competitor.
• Implemented a behavior based safety program to change 30 years of poor habits.
• Reduced OSHA Recordables by 68% in six months.
• Lowered Lost Work Days cases by 98% in six months.
• Aggressively went after workers compensation fraud/abuse cases, 96% reduction in 1 year.
• Broken all company safety records by creating a positive culture.
• Developed BBS Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) to be pro-active against injuries thus eliminating slip, trips and falls in all work cells.
• Overhauled the ergonomics of all work centers and production lines for a 30% increase in efficiency and a 95% reduction in repetitive motion incidents.
• Over see Title V permits and samplings.
• Administer all wastewater, storm water and process water testing and permitting.
• Manage hazardous waste collection points along with all disposal requirements.
Oct 04-Sep 05: Project/Plant Engineer, Specialty Vehicle Engineering, 78 People Non-Union
• Plant closure 2005, GM discontinued the program.
• Project engineer for the GM Xtreme, Colorado & Canyon Sunroof, Midbox and the H3 programs.
• Serve as the Maintenance Manager and as the Plant Industrial Engineer coordinating preventive maintenance, lean, six sigma efforts, line balancing and the development of new product lines.
• Developed multi-disciplinary teams for safety, environmental and ergonomic issues through regular scheduled reviews of all processes, documentation, fixtures and equipment within every work cell, subassembly area and work process in the plant.
• Introduced the DuPont STOP behavior based safety program to
• Oversee the development of all work instructions, policies and procedures.
• Eliminated the need for environmental permits through realignment of the processes.
Feb 98-Sept 04: Private Consultant Provide hands-on EH&S engineering to medium sized manufactures. Managed 8 projects for 5 different companies, all ahead of schedule and within budget.
• Developed and implemented an ISO 9001/14001 system for an American company in Saudi. This required SOP and process development as well as teaching the courses, practical demonstrations and in the trench one-on-one coaching. I trained a Safety Inspector as well as a Quality Auditor to manage the programs and conduct the audits. This was in support of a US Military operation and was subject to all OSHA, EPA and NFPA regulations. Performed 2 remediation projects and monitored clean-up efforts on other relocation efforts.
• Instructor ISO 9001/14001 Basic Awareness, Auditing and Lead Auditor Courses.
• Implemented safety programs including JHA in an aluminum foundry reducing TIIR’s by 72%.
• Worked with insurance companies to develop and implement plans to reverse safety trends and lower workman compensation cost.
• Trained plant EH&S coordinator and safety training teams eliminating the need for outsourcing.
• Created behavioral based safety program, which employees participated in, and were self policing.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and trained in OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Developed company quality, safety and environmental programs for three companies to comply with EPA, OSHA, NFPA, DOT, ANSI, and standards. (Building products, injection mold facility and metal processing)
• Developed lesson plans and taught newcomer training and safety training in hand power tools, site electrical, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, lock out/tag out, fire prevention, PPE, machine guarding issues and design, evacuation plans, and confined space.
• Trained company safety training teams eliminating the need for outsourcing and promote ownership of the safety process.
EXPERIENCE: United States Air Force
Feb 78-Feb 98: Environmental/Safety Officer, USAF. Prepare and execute annual environmental/safety plans that support the mission objectives.
• Investigated accidents and tracked trends for both personnel and equipment.
• Served as an environmental auditor for air, hazardous materials/ waste protocols.
• Developed lesson plans for newcomer training and safety training for site electrical, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, lock out/tag out, fire prevention, PPE, evacuation plans, and confined space.
• Developed and conducted training on spill containment and clean-up procedures.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology Engineering 1998, Southern Illinois University, School of Engineering. Licensed Safety Professional, Advanced Safety Certificate, ASP, Authorized OSHA 10/30 hour instructor for general industry and construction, Red Cross Instructor.
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