Direct and manage all aspects of regulatory compliance for 15 branches in my region covering TX and OK. Topics of compliance include, but not limited to; waste reporting, TRI, Tier II, RMP / PSM, DOT Hazmat reporting, FDA, FIFRA, fertilizers, wastewater reporting, air emissions reporting, alcohol reporting, DHS CFSATs program and air permit compliance/permit updates.Set up various emergency drills with local agencies such as homeland security, fire, hazmat, etc.Manage voluntary compliance audits and required corrections/updates.Auditor for annual EHS audits at branches. Conduct alone or as a team covering all EHS and Transportation requirements. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Risk Management Program and Contingency Plans / Emergency Response. Prepared template plan for branches to use and trained team members on the program. Work closely and oversee preparation of RMP /PSM programs and PHA reviews. Assist team with gap analysis, regular audits and preparing plans.Regional Champion for spill/release reduction. Work closely to implement ways to reduce releases in the region in conjunction with Operations.

Manage all aspects of HSE for company for two manufacturing/warehouse facilities and a 1.3 million gallon AST Tank farm. Working as part of the operations team as 2nd facility was built and another 500,000 gallon AST tank farm is designed, built and permitted. Implementing a HSE system from scratch including developing, creating and implementing formalized safety training. Creating procedures and requirements following the ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 requirements until facility is ready to obtain certification.Maintained zero injuries since starting while implementing aspects of BBS and building relationships with employees. Reduced waste costs by approximately 30% by managing waste properly and working on commercial chemical product exemptions and source reduction. Maintain all aspects of Minor Source air permit, implemented MSS permit through TCEQ requirements, and manage all PBR requirements. Working on permits for new facility.Developing, creating and implementing emergency procedures and programs following PSM/RMP requirements as a best management practice due to hazardous chemicals onsite.Developed, created, wrote and manage all SDSs and labels for products following HazCom / GHS /REACH and WHIMIS requirements. Maintain developed system for hazard assessments on all products.Work closely with builders and contractors as new facility/tank farm are being built and equipment is installed properly. Working closely with architects and engineers to ensure proper pollution controls and fire suppression systems are designed. Responsible for all DOT, IMDG and IATA requirements on products being shipped worldwide.Responsible for all Consumer Product Safety, Fuel Registrations and Pesticide requirements per various regulations. Manage security for multiple facilities to ensure chemicals are safe guarded per various regulatory requirements.Manage EHS consultants and environmental legal representatives.

Managed all aspects of EHS requirements for Corporation and all 5 subsidiaries (includes 4 chemical companies and 1 office supply business). Includes all regulatory requirements, reporting and customer inspections/audits (typically FDA and food product inspections)Created and implemented ISO/RC1401 Corporate Umbrella for 4 chemical companies in under 12 months. Developed, created and implemented updated safety training programs such as fork lift, hazard communication, new hire, respiratory and noise reduction. Implemented the respiratory and hearing conservation programs, including written programs, training and monitoring. Wrote and managed all MSDSs for over 300 products within the entire corporation.Dotted line responsibility for EHS representatives at each company and one direct report on EHS team. Implemented safety committees at manufacturing facilities.Worked with facility operations and quality departments to review equipment and processes being upgraded to ensure proper safety and environmental controls were in place.Conduct all accident investigations working closely with HR to ensure employees return to work in a timely fashion.Implemented a stop work order on contractors and employees when work was not being done safely. Conducted PPE reviews and assessments as part of the JHA’s for various facilities. Maintained zero incidents at 2 chemical companies. Reduced injuries by implementing proper PPE and conducting walk through and building relationships with employees at the other businesses. Manage the chemical security of the 4 chemical companies to ensure employees had proper access, chemicals and products were safe and met various regulatory requirements.Maintained IMDS and other registrations for products via the quality management system.Worked with unions to ensure contracts were updated to include key aspects of BBS and help monitor EHS with leading indicators

Regional HSE Lead for 4 eastern facilities. Worked with site management and dotted line with site EHS Managers to reduce injury rates (RIR), frequency and severity rates within corporate standards. Implement new H&S programs and worked with workers comp. to ensure employees had return to work programs. Assisted with the implementation of leading indicators to help monitor corporate EHS goals.Led the EHS ISO/OHSAS team during implementation of ISO14001/OHSAS 18001. Successfully implemented a system after being brought on as lead within 3 months (previously facility was unable to obtain certification). Lead ISO/OHSAS Lead Auditor / contact for GDLS division. Created and implemented various training programs such as ISO/OHSAS, New Hire, SWPPP/SPCC. Trained groups of over 300 employees at one time until all 2500-3000 employees took the course. This included all levels of employees including top management. Conducted JSA evaluations and worked with the safety committees to help bring BBS elements into the labs and manufacturing areas to help improve safety awareness. Reduced hazardous waste streams and waste production by approximately 20% by working with facility and operation teams to change out hazardous materials and install a recycling system for hazardous rinse water.Participated with corporate EHS audit team to conduct EHS audits at various divisions with ammunition requirements. Managed the Detroit area SWPPP and SPCC programs from written programs, training and inspections. Worked with facilities to ensure compliance to DHS CFATS programs. Worked to ensure employees had proper security badges and access to various documentation. Managed GDLS Diversity and Inclusion Council Activities Program and budget from 2008 to 2012.

Managed all aspects of EHS for 13 facilities in North America with a dotted line reporting structure with plant EHS staff. Maintained compliance and implemented the ISO 14001 corporate umbrella at 9 facilities in North America. Worked closely with facilities and management as manufacturing sites were closing and developed a decommissioning program for equipment and facilities as they closed. Worked to ensure all equipment was decommissioned and transported properly to avoid problems during bankruptcy and facility closures.Managed a chemical release in Ohio during a flood, working closely with facility to clean up and dispose of any material. Worked closely with the OHEPA on reporting and managing the release.Worked with legal team and MDEQ on Superfund site investigation from one facilities disposal in the 1950’s. Conducted internal compliance audits and inspections at all facilities. Worked closely with various federal and state agencies for various inspections and audits.

Assisted in creating and implementing 8-hour Hazwoper training for employees.Team Leader / Project Manager with four direct reports to work with one of the nation’s largest municipalities conducting health and safety audits, Industrial Hygiene monitoring and confined space evaluations similar to an OSHA or MIOSHA inspection at 49 facilities. Managed a staff of 4 employees creating their schedules, oversight of their work, and conducting annual reviews. Project Lead for a multi-billion-dollar firm with over 110 facilities. Assisted clients with ISO 14001 implementations and Environmental Management Systems development of procedures, work instructions, policies, and showed them how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by implementing a value added systemRegional Safety Officer at Weston responsible for managing the safety and health of approximately 45 employees working in Michigan’s 3 offices. Job responsibilities included training employees, maintaining employee records, IH monitoring, conducting medical monitoring, respirator fit tests, and conducting health and safety audits of current. Worked closely to manage the RIR, frequency and severity rates of any injuries in Michigan and to manage the OHSA recordable rates.

Managed all aspects of the environmental compliance and ISO 14001 certification. Worked closely with the union employees conducting audits, investigations, etc. Handled all waste and environmental compliance issues. Conducted internal audits and helped maintain documentation for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Supervised the GMP's and ISO 9001 required in the FDA regulations.Maintained calibration program and records for quality management system.

First full time employee on staff and managed office of 2 employees.Worked with various automotive companies to implement ISO 14001 EMS programs.Conducted internal and regulatory compliance audits for customers.