Jeff Conrad Email & Phone Number

Hendersonville, Nc, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Gulf Coast Division Lead for TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue), non-profit, volunteer Search and Rescue, and Disaster Response organization serving Texas.

Houston, Texas

Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Manager for Morris Export Services. Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations including OSHA, DOT, Dangerous Goods transportation, and ISPM15• Develop, document and implement safety programs• Investigate and develop corrective action for all incidents and near misses related to safety, security and quality• Design, document and instruct training programs related to safety, security and quality.• Develop… Show more Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Manager for Morris Export Services. Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations including OSHA, DOT, Dangerous Goods transportation, and ISPM15• Develop, document and implement safety programs• Investigate and develop corrective action for all incidents and near misses related to safety, security and quality• Design, document and instruct training programs related to safety, security and quality.• Develop and distribute weekly safety topics for toolbox safety meetings• Created online company document file that includes a safety library for employee access• Maintain HSE record-keeping • Developed and implemented security processes to certify company for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s C-TPAT program and the Transportation Security Administration’s Certified Cargo Screening Program• Prepared company for regulation under DOT interstate carrier rules• Develop and implement processes and controls for quality in all areas of operation• Develop and document standard operating procedures for all departments• Manage the company’s ISPM-15 program (export requirements for wood packaging material) Show less

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed all aspects of operations for an eight million dollar a year start up company that had double digit growth for the first three years in the powersports industry• Established the logistics department developing all areas including import / export and warehousing • Reduced transportation cost by 30% during first year by improving efficiencies in processes and through negotiations with core carriers • Reduced errors in order fulfillment by 80% through implementation of… Show more • Managed all aspects of operations for an eight million dollar a year start up company that had double digit growth for the first three years in the powersports industry• Established the logistics department developing all areas including import / export and warehousing • Reduced transportation cost by 30% during first year by improving efficiencies in processes and through negotiations with core carriers • Reduced errors in order fulfillment by 80% through implementation of process controls • Developed the parts department, implemented processes and procedures for the warranty program and parts inventory infrastructure • Coordinated with manufacturers and company owner to address supply chain, packaging and quality issues • Directed and coordinated duties of all department managers for Human Resources, Sales, Shipping and Parts Show less

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Managed aircraft and ramp operations. Operation exceeded 100 employees; direct employees included five Ramp Supervisors, 16 Ramp Equipment Operators, two Dangerous Goods Agents and three Customer Service Agents. Responsible for staffing and planning of operation, training, maintaining personnel files and supporting the market managers to service customers • Maintained compliance with FAA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA and ISO9001 regulations and guidelines • Managed budget by exceeding productivity… Show more • Managed aircraft and ramp operations. Operation exceeded 100 employees; direct employees included five Ramp Supervisors, 16 Ramp Equipment Operators, two Dangerous Goods Agents and three Customer Service Agents. Responsible for staffing and planning of operation, training, maintaining personnel files and supporting the market managers to service customers • Maintained compliance with FAA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA and ISO9001 regulations and guidelines • Managed budget by exceeding productivity goals, controlling variable labor and controlling expenses of operation. • Supported ramp safety through providing leadership for local safety team and acting as Environmental Coordinator for the operation • Maintained the highest scores on all internal audits during tenure • Exceeded corporate goal on employee survey for FY01, FY02, FY03 and FY04• Performed duties of Senior Manager in his absence, including a six month period during which time the location beat budget every month and scored an excellent on a major internal audit • Load planning and Weight and Balance for safe dispatching of aircraft within strict time parameters. • Implemented safety programs that reduced worker injuries by 20% annually during a three year period.• Led the Southeast District in worker injury and vehicle accident reduction• Performed weekly and quarterly safety audits • Developed a safety incentive program designed to reduce injuries and accidents by increasing awareness through rewarding safe behaviors Show less

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Responsible for coordinating crew to ensure safe, on-time ground handling and servicing of aircraft.Assisted management with manpower study, which reduced station cost by 10% through insourcing. Trained new employees in spill response. Group set company record of 20,000 departures from one ramp without an aircraft damaged.Acting Supervisor: Assigned manpower, oversaw operation of 125 daily departures to ensure proper practice of company procedures. Assisted in resolving concerns… Show more Responsible for coordinating crew to ensure safe, on-time ground handling and servicing of aircraft.Assisted management with manpower study, which reduced station cost by 10% through insourcing. Trained new employees in spill response. Group set company record of 20,000 departures from one ramp without an aircraft damaged.Acting Supervisor: Assigned manpower, oversaw operation of 125 daily departures to ensure proper practice of company procedures. Assisted in resolving concerns between ground crews, flight crews and vendors. Other activities included assistant to Environmental Health and Safety Manger in preparing hazardous waste shipments, weekly audits of storage facilities, annual tank fitness test, chemical inventory and record keeping. Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Safety Coordinator. Certified Ground Security Coordinator. Member of local emergency accident notification team. Participated on corporate aircraft mishap task force, which reduced cost from aircraft damage by 15% in the first year. Show less