• Led safety programs, training, and messaging to promote safe behaviors at Campbell's facility in Austin, Texas.• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local safety requirements, handling audits and OSHA visits.• Implemented processes to correct unsafe acts and conditions in the workplace.• Managed safety board and safety committee usage to ensure compliance with regulations.• Collaborated with key stakeholders to address unsafe acts and conditions in the workplace.• Led monthly and annual training sessions to enhance safety awareness and certifications.• Collaborated with V.P. Manufacturing and Sr. Production Manager on injury management, leave cases, and workplace safety programs.• Implemented monthly and annual training sessions on emergency procedures and workplace safety.• Ensured retention of training documentation and facilitated effective communication on safety concerns.• Ensured compliance records, training, and reporting were accurate and in line with regulations.• Identified trends and opportunities from data insights to address safety issues and gaps in training.• Led a high-performing safety steering committee, following the Milliken safety model, to enhance workplace safety culture.• Managed safety budget, ensuring financial responsibility and practical business focus.• Conducted facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks, implementing policies and procedures for routine inspections.• Enforced safety compliance, drafted inspection reports, and maintained safety data sheets for hazardous waste and pollutants.

  Opened 350,000 sqft Warehouse Facilitated TRC Regulatory Compliance Facilities Audit Implementation and Administration of Safety, Health, Energy, and Environmental Protection Systems that meet company and legal standards. Establish actions to maintain safety for critical processes (LOTO, Work at Heights, motorized industrial vehicles, contractor safety, confined spaces, cutting and welding jobs, etc.) and audit their compliance. Developed and maintained an EHS culture through monitoring and maintenance of KPIs: LTA, NLTA, Near Misses, Unsafe acts/conditions, TSV, Ergonomics, EHS Training Hours, Environmental metrics, etc. Organize, direct and participate in activities that promote employee participation in safety and environmental programs (safety committees, ergonomics committees, accident investigation committees, etc.) Maintained and improved the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OSH) (ISO 45001) Design and implementation of EHS training programs. Advise and actively participate in ergonomic and safety evaluations of machinery and equipment. Coordinates and carries out evaluations and inspections. Promote and participate in the reporting analysis and investigation of accidents, incidents, and occupational diseases to identify the multiple causes. Managed the proper use and administration of PPE in the plant, derived from the corresponding risk analysis by activity, process and task Implemented and Core member of the Emergency Response team. Implemented Safety Concern Reporting System Vendor Setup and Contract Negotiation Implemented Top Safety Visits/Audits Ergonomics Root Cause Analysis Implemented Stop 5 Evacuation Plan Environmental & Energy Management Systems (ISO14001 & 50001) SAP, Enablon, EHS Software

• Collaborating with management to develop and implement safety policies, ensuring adherence with local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, as Safety Director.• Monitored and identified opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems, while halting activities that might harm employees or equipment.• Cultivating a safe culture by conducting employee training on safety standards and conducting inspections and audits to assess compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and codes.• Managing the talent acquisition process while providing guidance to organizational leadership on succession planning and retention, as HR Manager.• Analyzing trends in compensation and benefits; and proposing competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure we attract and retain top talent. • Developing and implementing learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

• Promoted manufacturing efficiency by establishing and monitoring related processes, systems, procedures, methods, and presets.• Identified opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction while maintaining high standards of quality.• Coordinated with production to investigate and document quality control issues to prevent future occurrences.• Reviewed and modified operator and process instructions while ensuring conformance to actual procedures.• Utilized various continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen to improve efficiency; and tracked KPIs using Zoho analytics.

• Provided leadership to drive the realization of district-wide safety goals, as an SME in occupational safety management and compliance.• Established random safety audits and audited driver files; and introduced driver training curriculum.• Trained and coached district management teams and driver trainers on company safety initiatives, ensuring the successful rollout and sustainment of programs.• Facilitated the creation of a world-class safety culture by training district management teams and driver trainers and identifying opportunities to improve safety performance.• Investigated safety loss events and coached individuals in prevention methods, while ensuring adherence to company, DOT, OSHA, and RCRA guidelines.

• Provided first-line supervision to Route Logistics team members, as a Logistics Manager.• Managed day-to-day logistics activities and costs, including planning, inventory management, and quality control; and maintained a safe environment, ensuring employees returned home safely.• Leveraged systems, equipment, and processes to drive continuous improvement, spanning quality, costs, quality, and efficiency.• Optimized inventories by executing controls and ensuring strict compliance with security procedures; and implemented measures to reduce work compensation injury costs and security losses.

• Oversaw the direction, coordination, and evaluation of distribution activities for assigned drivers and routes, ensuring accurate deliveries and excellent customer service.• Supervised and monitored driver performance; and ensured vehicles were well maintained and repaired in a timely manner.• Studied and documented existing processes to create Standard operating procedures (SOP) for the production team utilizing best practices.

• Planned, organized, and conducted periodic OSHA, DOT, and EPA field reviews to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as Safety Manager. • Coordinated with operations to oversee the development of companywide EHS training programs. • Developed and maintained relationships with outside EHS professionals and organizations via seminars, personal contacts professional memberships, publications, and continuing education.• Planned and conducted risk assessments of hazardous processes identified during field reviews.• Conducted routine DOT field safety reviews of McLane drivers throughout the Us to ensure compliance with DOT hours of service and federal, state, and local insurance regulations.• Assisted in the development, implementation, and maintenance of DOT programs and EHS programs, minimizing the frequency and severity of workplace incidents.• Provided an atmosphere encouraging career growth, and job satisfaction while improving job performance for all department personnel.

• Maintained oversight of a $4M annual operating budget.• Assisted in the startup of a new $10M sort facility.• Supervised, led, and trained hourly employees.• Implemented customer service alignments with internal and external customers.• Maintained responsibility for the departure of freight to the final destination.