Project Manager Safety

Robert R. Morton

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SUMMARY

Qualifications - 16 years leading environmental, health and safety (EHS) program for large, heavy manufacturing and diversified unionized plants. 8 years leading large, multi-site, multi-state EHS compliance, auditing, assessment and performance projects for over a dozen varied industries. Inspirational leader of up to 20 EHS professionals. Team Leader for highest state and global EHS performance awards. BS Chemistry, MBA, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified OSHA Trainer and Certified Lean Manufacturing Associate. Industry experience: Chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, automotive, electronics, aerospace, metals, food and beverage, retail, energy, warehouse/distribution,

Skills – Driver of creative and innovative solutions. Multi tasker with focus on achieving results. Utilize lean tools to drive improvement and implement best practices. Leader who achieves improvement through engagement and ownership across the value stream. Strategic leader who inspires through personal relationship and diverse team building. Demonstrated cultural change leader for start-ups and turnarounds Skilled Program Director developing, implementing EHS policies, procedures, programs and management systems. Utilize 20+ years of EHS regulatory compliance expertise to drive zero tolerance compliance. Adept at assessing EHS programs/performance, and developing/implementing improvement plans utilizing lean manufacturing and teaming techniques. Risk Manager leading, conducting 100s of EHS risk assessments, compliance audits, developing and implementing risk mitigation and control plans.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY LEADER 2006 – 2012

Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut

• Responsible for all EHS aspects at diverse 800 employee jet engine manufacturer including working knowledge of;

ergonomics, compressed gases, confined spaces, combustible dust, machine guarding, hazard communication, hearing conservation, air permitting, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, OSHA and EPA reporting and recordkeeping, LOTO, PPE, EHS training, fall protection, hot work, electrical safety, wastewater permitting and emergency response, root cause investigation

• Led EHS risk assessments of over 200 processes

• Reduced injury rates by > 50% within 5 years

• Directed Safety Council and 7 safety sub- committees

• Established best in class safety awareness and performance practices

• Conducted both traditional and non-traditional behavior based safety programs

• Achieved > one million hours without a lost time injury

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY AFFAIRS 1996 – 2006

Fairfield Manufacturing Company

• Institutionalized EHS practices at 1,000+ employee gear manufacturer

• Reduced injury rates by 60% within 5 years

• Cut workers compensation costs by 80% within three years

• Launched supervisor incentive program achieving industry best safety performance

• Established EHS training center for over 900 UAW employees resulting in improved compliance

• Developed and administered corporate EHS policies, programs, standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety management systems

• Led award winning waste recycling program

• Managed award winning pollution prevention project

• Saved $$$ by optimizing painting operations to stay below Title V air permitting thresholds

DIRECTOR EHS COMPLIANCE SERVICES 1991-1996

ATEC Associates

• Led national program providing EHS compliance services to regional, national and Fortune 500 clients covering a wide variety of industries.

• Technical leader for long-term corporate environmental management systems assessment of multi-national specialty chemicals manufacturer.

EHS COMPLIANCE SERVICES LEADER 1987-1991

McLaren/Hart Engineering

Multi-Site EHS Project Management Experience

• Project Manager for regulatory compliance audit of major utility with 26 facilities in 12 states

• Project Manager for regulatory compliance audit of 12 auto manufacturing/assembly facilities

• Project Manager for EHS compliance audit of defense contractor with 6 facilities

• Technical leader for EHS compliance audit of large commercial R&D company

• Regularly led nationwide EHS compliance audits as part of corporate audit team

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER 1980 – 1987

Browning - Ferris Industries, Inc. (BFI)

• Responsible for EHS regulatory compliance at 3 Maryland facilities.

• Compliance Turnaround Specialist

• Established first formal EHS program at Louisiana flagship facility

EDUCATION

• MBA - Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry - Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) since 2006

• Certified OSHA Trainer - OTI 501

• Registered Environmental Manager (REM) since 1990

• OSHA Industrial Hygiene Training - OTI 521

• Certified ACE Associate (lean manufacturing similar to Six Sigma)

• Member American Society of Safety Engineers since 2006

Awards & Recognition

• 2012, Leader - Patent pending for EHS data management software

• 2011, Leader - Pratt & Whitney Global Leadership Award Winner for EHS Performance

• 2010, Contributor – Danielle Award, UTCs highest award for EHS performance

• 2009, Leader - One Million Hours without Lost Time Injury

• 2002, Leader - Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence

• 1999 Leader - Indiana Governor's Award for Recycling

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong problem solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Compliance troubleshooter for Fortune 500 company

• Managed dozens of nationwide EHS projects involving project teams comprised of up to 24 pros

• Established and chaired executive and union safety councils and committees

• Managed departments comprised of as many as 10 EHS professionals

• Established safety culture at 80 year old company as

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