Manager Safety
Resume:
Christopher M. Knox
Hudson, OH. 44236
(H) 330-***-****
**********@*****.***
Summary
* Over 15 years experience in management of occupational safety and health & Environmental programs for manufacturing, food processing and distribution companies.
• Extensive working knowledge in:
OSHA Clean Water Act General Environmental
Ergonomics Injury Prevention Pandemic Preparedness
Workers’ Compensation Hazardous Waste Disposal Industrial Hygiene
Security Asbestos / Mold Removal DOT
FDA Regulations Property / Casualty Insurance Business Interruption
• Highly skilled in technical field work with demonstrated achievements that positively affect the bottom line.
• Strong communications, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Ability to bridge Corporate iniciatives into field tactics / actions
EXPERIENCE
Pepsi Americas, Inc. 2000 - Present
Corporate Director of Safety and Health 2006 - Present
• Directly responsible for Field S&H Managers and one Corporate Safety and Health Compliance Supervisor. Indirectly responsible for 4 in-house Nurse Case Managers
• Overall compliance responsibility for 155 domestic facilities, 13,000 Employees and approximately 6,500 DOT regulated vehicles in the US and Caribbean.
• Responsible for oversight and reduction of $92MM captive budget held by actuary
• Developed and implemented an OSHA On-Line 10 Hr. certification program resulting in over 400 OSHA certified PepsiAmericas Supervisors / Managers
• Established and drove 6 consecutive years of accident and injury reductions throughout the organization
o LT Reduced by 55%
o OSHA Rec. Cases Reduced by 31%
o CVA’s Reduced by 35%
• Managed over 50 regulatory inspections and countless lawsuits with minimal negative financial impact to the company bottom line.
• Directly worked with all levels of management, including senior level executives to change the overall safety culture within PAS
• Published in national trade publication Occupational Hazards as feature story ( February 2008 ) “The Path to World Class”
• Fully institutionalized On Line platform for all aspects of PAS Safety program
East Group EH&S / Loss Prevention Manager 2001 - 2006
Responsible for OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA and Dept. of Agriculture compliance for 46 distribution and production facilities / approximately 4000 employees.
Reduced total Lost Time Cases by 51%
Reduced total OSHA Rec. Cases by 20%
Reduced overall CVA’s by 27%
Developed and conducted FOCUS ( Behavioral Based Safety ) Training for 5 Divisions
Developed and implemented Transitional Duty for PAS
Developed Reporting procedure to track W.C. and Vehicle incidents on a period basis
Implemented a regulatory auditing process
Developed and implemented Corporate Safety Manual and New Hire Safety orientation
Maintained pre-hire functional capacity testing
Implemented a comprehensive Security plan for all of PAS
North East Ohio Division EH&S Manager 2000 - 2001
Directed the reduction of:
Auto Liability Claims . 27% Reduction
Auto Liability Dollars 60% Reduction
W.C. Incurred 48% Reduction
Implemented and Managed Transitional Duty Program
Worked with NEO medical community to assure all injured EE’s are given prompt and efficient care
Conducted Injury Prevention and Behavioral Based Safety training for all managers / Supervisors
Instituted Telephonic Case Management and Safety Incentive Programs
Furon – St. Gobain Aurora, Ohio 1998 - 2000
Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager ( Engineered Polymer Products )
Develop and implement company’s safety and health program. Assure company’s compliance to all environmental rules and regulations. Conduct environmental, safety and industrial hygiene audits and monitor on routine basis.
Highlighted Accomplishments:
• Managed and maintained strict compliance with OSHA regulations, resulting in reduced work related injures and illnesses for 17 domestic and 6 non-domestic locations.
• Reduced workers’ compensation loss experience by 45% in two years throughout company. Total injuries were reduced 78% .
• Qualified manufacturing facilities for exemption from routine OSHA inspections through the voluntary implementation of recommended compliance programs.
• Implemented safety metrics to better track the progress and trends for both domestic and non-domestic locations
• Developed and implemented a Behavioral Based EH&S program which manifested increased management and employee involvement in the overall compliance process.
• Reduced total hazardous waste, emissions and associated costs by 40% bringing involved locations into a more favorable position with local communities and regulatory agencies.
• Worked closely with legal staff on acquisitions and plant closures to assure the Environmental due diligence process was conducted appropriately minimizing any liabilities.
• Responsible for property , fire and casualty insurance for all domestic Furon locations.
• Kaizan Team Leader and Trainer / Member of World Class Manufacturing Team
Rockwell International Kenton, Ohio 1996 - 1998
Regional Safety and Workers Compensation Specialist ( Heavy Industry / Automotive )
Designed, implemented and managed successful industrial hygiene and safety program for Automotive manufacturing company with over 1,500 employees.
Highlighted Accomplishments:
• Reduced workers’ compensation loss experience by 25% from 1996 to 1998 by aggressive claim management and implementation of safety programs.
• Developed safety manual and internal audit program to protect employees safety and well being.
• Worked in conjunction with corporate legal council to implement an internal workers compensation division to self administer all Rockwell Automotive workers compensation claims internally. Total project savings estimated to be $175K
• Developed and implemented a Behavioral Based Safety program which focused on employee involvement and management commitment
• Worked in conjunction with 4 unions to proactively reduce injuries and improve the existing safety and health infrastructures
Emerson Electric Maysville, KY to Mansfield, Ohio 1993 - 1996
Safety Representative to Safety Supervisor ( Light Industry / Electronic )
Designed and implemented a proactive safety program for a non-union facility of 1,300 employees in a light industry setting.
Highlighted Accomplishments:
• Developed, Trained and implemented proactive employee / Management Safety and Ergonomic Committees.
• Aggressively pursued and reduced workers compensation claims and associated costs to establish a 45% reduction during my tenure with Emerson.
• Supervised an Occupational Nurse and staff which were responsible for injury prevention and any medially related activities.
• Chaired the Emergency Response Team which was responsible for any situation involving chemical spills, fire, medical emergencies etc.
EDUCATION :
Slippery Rock University, 1993 Slippery Rock, PA.
Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering
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