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Montvale, New Jersey, Us

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Applied Lean Six Sigma methodology to identify gaps and constantly strived for continuous improvement. Drove timely completion of corrective actions associated with near-miss incidents, injury investigations, environmental incidents, physical hazards, and regulatory inspections. Closely managed Workers’ Compensation claims. Monitored leading and lagging indicators, while developing strategies for improvement. Applied EHS principles and concepts to reduce injuries, operational hazards and environmental impacts. Completed annual injury and illness reporting (OSHA 300A) with DOL and BLS; Completed annual Tier II reporting with State of Utah. Ensured compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations, permits, and company mandated policies and procedures in environmental, health and safety including managing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, and Wastewater Systems regulation compliance. Worked closely with the Maintenance Department and using the APSM PSM software, co-managed the electronic Process Safety Management (PSM) system and activities in connection with Plant Ammonia System. Served on Ammonia ERT. Managed Respiratory Protection, PPE, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout/Try, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Hazard Communication Chemical Management written plans. Coordinated Annual Hearing Conservation Testing of site employees. Managed Implementation and Execution of site’s Behavioral-based Safety Program: SafeStart. Conducted comprehensive safety audits. Conducted injury investigations and RCAs to prevent recurrence. Managed Emergency Response program and execute regular, annual drills. Managed Site’s Security Guard Team (Securitas), and ensured actions are taken to ensure safety of people, product and property. Provided EHS training to New Employees. Coordinated and or facilitated annual First Aid/CPR/AED training. Scheduled annual HazMat Refresher Training. Activated reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol testing as needed.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

During the first 4 1/2 years of my employment, I was responsible for both human resource management and EHS Management functions, including but not limited to recruiting, new hire on boarding, training, and benefits administration, and compliance with all state and federal laws. My role was 90% Safety/10% HR. Facility leadership development and safety training, resulting in improved safety and TRIR. I was also responsible for safety compliance between the two barley malting facilities. Under my leadership, achieved continued sustainability and record 14 years no loss time injuries at the Malthouse 4 site; and more than 5 years no loss time injuries at the Malthouse 1-3 site. In early to mid 2019, my role changed exclusively to EHS Manager, where I worked to integrate safety and environmental programs between the two Malthouse sites in Idaho Falls, and Seed and Elevator operations in Osgood, Idaho. Maintained, updated and implemented any/all environmental, safety, and health procedures. Lead team to achieve 2019 Anheuser-Busch brewery excellence award for verticalized sites, for excellence in EHS compliance and results.

Responsible for all human resource management functions for family-owned dairy operation. Developed standardized job description profile templates for mid-level and front line positions. Revised employee handbook ensuring compliance with employment laws, ADAAA, FLSA regulations. Acted as liaison between operations supervisors and front-line employees, fostering improved working relationships. Site Safety Leader. Managed Workers’ Compensation Claims.

North Mankato, Mn, Us

Responsible for all human resource management functions for printing and fulfillment operation, including recruiting, new hire on boarding, training, seasonal hiring for 150+ employee printing and fulfillment center. Facility in leadership development and safety training, resulting in improved safety and production efficiencies results. Conducted regular engagement surveys to measure employee job satisfaction. Implemented cultural change initiative, fostering more trusting manager to front-line employee relationships.

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Responsible for employment and workforce planning, recruiting, total rewards, employee and labor relations, risk management, employee benefits in administration for a nearly 200 employee ready-to-eat potato processor. Successful in reducing employee turnover rate from 120 to 80% in the first three years. Ensured compliance with Title VII, FLSA, EEOC, ADAAA, and other applicable federal, state and local employment laws. Served as safety officer, as well, where I developed and implemented OSHA-compliant written safety and health programs. Successful in improving safety training and hazard awareness, resulting in 45% reduction in TRIR.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Managed recruiting staff of up to three people. Ensured achievement of branch financial and strategic goals, through effective management of the daily operations, sales, and customer support. Responsible for lead generation, client proposals, toured client facilities. Provided human resources support. Insured internal SOP and legal compliance, budgeting, P&L, marketing and recruitment strategies. Provide a leader ship, managed staff performance, administer training, provide a realtor coaching and development, promoted inclusion and team-Best environment, and lead by example. Maintain thorough knowledge of and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.