Manager Safety

FRANK RODRIGUEZ

PROFILE

Fourteen (**) years of proven Occupational Safety & Health managerial experience in diverse industries with regional and national manufacturing organizations as well as over ten (10) years of established Environmental managerial compliance affairs with particular expertise in:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) & OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Industry)

• Texas Workers Compensation Commission (TWCC) regulations

• Behavioral & Condition Based Continuous Improvement World-Class Occupational Safety & Health systems.

• Implementation and coordination of Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 as well as Occupational Health and Safety Systems (OHSAS) ISO 18001. .

• Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement tools (Green Belt Certification)

• Human Performance Improvement certification (HPI Consultant Certification)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2011 – Present Aloe Vera of America, Inc. Dallas, Texas

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Implemented a Safety & Health Business Plan utilizing 4 key Safety Principles as the foundation for the plan as well as incorporating the plan’s strategies into the business structure.

Developed the organization’s first Safety Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures (OGSM).

Conduct Safety Training (English & Spanish) specific to departmental needs as well as OSHA mandated topics.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate management and compliance of the organization’s Occupational Health & Safety System ISO 18001 as well as the Environmental Management System ISO 14001.

In process of incorporating a continuous improvement safety system with the ultimate goal of mitigating risks associated with manufacturing activities.

August 2005 – July 2011 McCormick & Company, Inc. Irving, Texas

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

• Developed and implemented the organization’s first Safety & Health Business Plan. The plan was incorporated into the Corporate Health & Safety Standards and is now being utilized as a template for all Industrial Group facilities in North America.

• Lead the USIG Dallas facility to obtaining best in class safety results within McCormick North America with a Total Incident Rate of 0.93 for two consecutive years.

• Continuous strong safety results have influence the USIG Division to adapt several Dallas safety programs as standards across the Division and Corporate. Some of the programs established include a Behavior Based Safety Program (Dupont – STOP For Each Other), Safety Work Order Process, Ergonomics Assessment Program, among others.

• Recipient of the 2007 & 2008 McCormick USIG Divisional Pyramid Award for outstanding accomplishments in providing employees a safe work environment.

• Reduction of recordable injuries by 90% and Workers Comp cost by 70% in a 5 year period.

• Lead the organization’s first Environmental Compliance plan in efforts to obtain compliance status with local, state and federal environmental agencies. (Received recognition by the City of Irving for efforts in reducing pollutants through a developed Waste Water Reduction Plan)

February 2004 – August 2005 Atrium Companies, Inc. Dallas, Texas

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Developed and Implemented a successful and effective site specific Safety & Health Business Plan which resulted in a 50% reduction of recordable injuries, 75% reduction in lost workdays, 48% reduction in Total Incident Rate and a 30% reduction in Workers Compensation total cost.

Recipient of the 2004 President’s Safety Award among all Division in Atrium Companies.

Ensure proper management of all work-related injuries/illnesses as it conforms to the Texas Workers Compensation System as well as the organization’s current Texas Work Injury Program (Non-Subscription Program).

Developed an Environmental Management System that ensures compliance with all applicable Environmental agencies such as EPA, TCEQ and municipal city ordinances.

Developed and implemented a Behavior Based Observation System which includes establishing key performance indicators as well as (Bilingual) training sessions with the ultimate goal of developing a “Total Safety Culture”.

December 2002 – February 2004 Quik-To-Fix Foods, Inc. Garland, Texas

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Directed the implementation and management process of the organization’s Health & Safety program to include developing a system of culture change in two production facilities with a total of over 800 employees as well as ensured compliance with OSHA 29 CFR.

Established a Safety & Health Accident Reduction Plan (SHARP) to reduce and possibly eliminate occupational injuries/illnesses with the main focus being an effective and cultural based (bilingual) training program. Resulting in an injury reduction of approximately 47% as compared to previous Calendar Year.

Developed and coordinated an Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001.

Implemented and coordinated the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) to comply with all aspects of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 as it relates to Anhydrous Ammonia.

Performed as the organization’s Authorized Representative in all Risk Management and Legal Compliance matters with regulatory agencies and workers’ compensation insurance carriers.

Managed Texas Workers Compensation Claims in an efficient manner as to minimize incurred cost to the organization. Incurred costs dropped an estimated 50% as compared to previous Calendar Year.

June 2001 – December 2002 Tyson Foods, Inc. North Richland Hills, Texas

Safety Manager

Established a well-developed and effective Safety & Health Program that resulted in a 75% reduction of recordable injuries as well as savings of over 70% in Workers’ Comp incurred costs.

Developed a successful Safety & Health Accident Reduction Plan (SHARP) with a focus on identifying trends, setting attainable goals, and formulating plans of action. The plan resulted in a 60% reduction of the incident/injury rate.

Provided effective and site-specific bilingual safety training to all levels of the organization.

Ensured accuracy and maintenance of environmental records such as Tier II, SPCCP, Form R, Storm Water Permits & other EPA and TNRCC regulatory issues outline in 40 CFR.

Advised management of the extent of liability issues and offered solutions to reduce exposure to hazards.

Trained and guided line-supervisors in the investigation of injuries & near misses for the purpose of eliminating or reducing recognized hazards.

November 1999 – June 2001 Rio Grande Materials El Paso, Texas

Safety Coordinator

Developed, implemented, and coordinated the organization’s first Safety & Health Program, which resulted in zero loss time injuries in a 12-month period.

Introduced an outcome based continuous improvement safety & housekeeping system under the notion “Safety is Not Negotiable” (5 S System).

Coordinated an accident investigation plan for the purpose of preventing re-occurrence by eliminating/reducing the hazard and by changing at-risk behavior

Recommended, created, updated, and communicated safety policies and procedures to assure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, TNRCC and other regulatory agencies.

Maintained, developed, and revised Job Safety Analysis (JSA), light duty programs, housekeeping programs, and incentive programs.

Responsible for employee Safety & Health training at all levels of the organization.

Recipient of a Corporate Safety Award for accomplishing every safety goal.

Managed all Workers’ Compensation Claims to include First Report of Injury and Wage statement reports.

April 1997 – November 1999 Bienvivir Senior Health Services El Paso, Texas

QA/Safety Technician

Responsible for coordinating the organization’s Outcome Based Continuous Quality Improvement (OBCQI) system.

Conducted training and/or in-services to all levels of staff, to include management.

Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, such as TDHS, OSHA, among others.

Developed, implemented, maintained safety programs, such as Hazcom, Fall Protection, etc.

April 1991 – April 1997 Providence Memorial Hospital El Paso, Texas

Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Ensured the proper processing of surgical instrumentation including decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution to surgical suite.

Provided training and/or in-services to all Sterile Processing Technicians

Ensured proper distribution of supplies to all surgical units.

EDUCATION

2010 – Present Strayer University

Bachelors of Business Management

Scheduled to Graduate in 2012

1990 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas

Electrical Engineering

Senior – Bachelor of Science program (Acquired over 100 credit hours)

Bilingual. Fluent in Spanish and English.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Proficient in a variety of software/hardware applications. To include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access & Sigma Flow.

Excellent training skills (produce own training sessions in English & Spanish)

Excellent proven leadership skills (Completed Leadership Development Program)

Experienced and knowledgeable in the Texas Workers’ Compensation Law

Ability to handle stress-full situations.

208 Menlo Park Drive, Arlington, TX 76002 * 214-***-****

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