Manager Plant

KEN PEARSON

Safety Manager

**********@***.*** - 386-***-****

Innovative and versatile, with 10+ years of experience in safety, regulations and team work of operations and production. Broad skills and notable accomplishments in health and safety compliance, quality processes and improvements, team leader and facilitator.

Core Competencies

OSHA/Safety Regulations - Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) - Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership/Training - Process Improvements - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Professional Experience

Sunbelt Chemicals Corp., Palm Coast, FL 2008 - 2012

SAFETY MANAGER/PLANT MANAGER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

Developed an annual safety training program for multiple sites. Implemented daily, weekly and monthly Safety and Training Programs throughout all facilities. Monitored Safety and Health program through multiple facilities. Conducted machine and process hazard analysis determinations. Created an environment of high performance for staff members in developing and implementing the policies/procedures that drive seamless daily operations. Developed, implemented and managed a comprehensive safety and training program across a three site organization to significantly reduce risk of loss. Established protocols and conducted operational, safety and health audits to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Philchem, Ware Shoals, SC 2005 - 2008

PLANT MANAGER, DIVISION OF MOUNT VERNON MILLS

Delivered performance-focused direction in the management of labor and material resources to meet all goals in the production of specialty formulated products. Ensured alignment with all schedule and production goals by closely monitoring all phases of operations, leveraged extensive knowledge of quality control standards to quickly identify and resolve production issues. Directed a facility in successfully obtaining ISO recertification. Improved safety awareness across the facility by creating and managing safety procedures, training, and documentation, as well as facilitating injury reduction programs. Streamlined system controls for a significant reduction in off-quality production.

ABCO Industries, Inc., a division of Eastman Chemicals Company, Roebuck, SC 1989 - 2002

Plant Manager (1990 – 2002)

Environmental Manager (1989 – 1990)

Quickly promoted to lead eight managers overseeing 65 associates in administering all aspects of the operation, including manufacturing, shipping, logistics, Maintenance, engineering, and safety. Expertly managed an annual $2M capital budget to maximize production while maintaining a consistently safer working environment. Created a wide variety of corporate documentation including manufacturing operating procedures, quality control procedures, product specifications, GMP, company policy, employee manuals, and safety procedures. Utilized lean manufacturing techniques to minimize industry levels while quickly reacting to customer demands.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Administrator/Plant Manager/Plant Chemist/R&D Chemist; Blackman Uhler Chemical Division, Synalloy Corporation, Spartanburg, SC

US Navy and US Nave Reserve, various locations.

Ken Pearson (Continued)

Education & Professional Development

BS, Chemistry and Mathematics, Limestone College, Gaffney, SC

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Certified Safety Auditor, National Association of Safety Professionals

Safety Inspections Technician, National Association of Safety Professionals

OTI 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene Certification, East Michigan University

OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training for General Industry Certification, University of South Florida and the American Safety Council

24 Hour HAZWOPER OSHA Training Certification, University of South Florida

Accident Investigation Technician National Association of Safety Professionals

Hazard Analysis Technician, National Association of Safety Professionals

Completed numerous training seminars in Leadership, Coaching and Management, Human Resource Management, Labor Law, Environmental Regulations, and Financial and Accounting Management, Wildlife Management and Conservation, Professional Photography

TECHNOLOGIES

Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Photoshop, Element

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