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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Create, develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for diverse industries.Conduct safety audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions for manufacturing and general industries. Collaborate with business managers to drive safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture.For hire investigation to include accidents, incidents, and near misses. Analyze root causes and implement preventive measures.Documentation and Reporting process creation and retention procedures. Create policies and maintain documentation to ensure accurate records of training sessions, attendance, evaluations, and compliance are sustainable.Prepare and present reports on training metrics, compliance status, and safety improvement.

Manage and coordinate manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.Managing and develop a team of manufacturing supervisors, workers, including hiring, discipline, and coaching employees as needed.Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to optimize production efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce downtime.Implementing new technology to increase efficiency and productivity in manufacturing processes.Reviewing budgets and financial reports to ensure operations are profitable.Conduct safety audits/inspections of manufacturing facilities/equipment/processes; identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.Develop and enforce safety standards for employees to follow when working with machinery or other potentially dangerous tools/machines.Determining the best method of manufacturing a product based on cost and other considerations such as product quality or delivery timeframes.Monitor production metrics and KPIs utilizing Fishbowl Inventory Management programAnalyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Coordinate all new hire - CDL Driver Owner/Operator Onboarding training on FMCSA & DOT policies. Plan, create and implement updated policies that exceed OHSA/DOT requirements. Advise and lead senior business partners and employees on various safety-related priorities. Prepare educational seminars and training webinars to gain staff accountability in all safety programs. Review existing policies and procedures annually creating a continuous improvement program. Ensure all FMCSA driver compliance files are complete and ensure HOS and Fleet Maintenance procedures are followed. Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety and compliance. Conduct risk assessments ensuring existing at-risk factors are eliminated in DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA. Enforced proactive preventative measures are followed throughout the company.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Responsible for daily oversight of Filterman and GTO Service departments. 40 EmployeesResponsible for fleet distribution, trucks equipment and service departments. Keep current with all company policies and procedures as they relate to job descriptions. Develop procedures to ensure the efficient operation and utilization of all staff, fleet, equipment, and warehouse. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding sales and expenditure. Analyzes daily, monthly, and annual branch performance/safety trends and develop strategic mitigating solutions. Assist in developing and participating in improving organization performance process as needed. Participate in annual budget forecasting and maintain targeted revenue, profit, expense, and safety goals. Able to maintain monthly and yearly budgets outlined by management team. Maintain a professional relationship with customers, staff members and vendors. Ensure company compliance with DOT | FMCSA, WSSC and OSHA regulations.

Houston, Tx, Us

Daily oversight and management of all branch operations including 30 employees. Responsible for fleet, distribution, equipment, facility, HR, equipment maintenance. Manage supervisors CSR and warehouse operations & OSHA Standards. Ensure the business operates in a safe, efficient, cost effective and productive manner. Responsible for HR management, hiring, developing, training, supervising and performance of all staff. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports regarding total branch operations and P&L. Analyzes daily, monthly, and annual branch performance/safety trends and develop strategic mitigating solutions. Develop and guide continuous improvement within organization strategies and business performance process. Maintain monthly/yearly budgets outlined by CEO. Maintain a professional relationship with all internal and external customers. Ensure company compliance with FDA, DOT | FMCSA, OSHA regulations and CHAP standards.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

Daily oversight of assigned branch operations including maintenance and facilities upkeep. Directly accountable for the overall operations and distribution, respiratory therapy, billing departments. Manage supervisors and distribution managers, CSR operations & safety. Keep current with all company policies and procedures as they relate to job descriptions and company policy.Ensures the branch operates in a safe, cost effective, profitable and productive manner. Accountable for hiring, developing, training, supervising and performance management of personnel.Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding total branch operations.Analyzes monthly and annual branch performance trends, develop strategic solutions to improve branch operations.Assist with developing and improving senior staff organizational performance processes.Able to maintain monthly and yearly P&L budgets = $7M. Maintain a professional relationship with customers, staff members and vendors.Ensure compliance with FDA, DOT, OSHA SAFETY regulations as well as CHAP standards.

Responsible for multiple branch locations within a certain territory. Daily oversight of assigned branch operations, total P&L monthly scrutiny and management = $18M.Accountable for distribution, respiratory therapy and service departments. Accountable for Branch/Distribution Managers and their respective branch operations.Keep current with all company policies and procedures as they relate to job descriptions.Ensures the branch operates in a safe, cost effective, productive manner. Develop procedures to ensure the efficient operation and utilization of all staff, fleet, equipment and warehouse.Recruiting for hiring, developing, training, supervising and performance management of all personnel.Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding total branch operations.Analyze daily, monthly and annual branch performance trends and develops and/or recommends strategic solutions to improving branch operations.Ensure company compliance with FDA, DOT, SAFETY regulations as well as CHAP standards.

Maple Shade, New Jersey, Us

Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with company safety and environmental policies.Applied positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.Train managers on safety practices, fire prevention, materials handling techniques MSDS Management for chemicals, toxins, equipment per OSHA, EPA, and State/Local Regulators.Interface with regulatory bodies, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators.Create training materials for instructors and employees, maintain and improve job skills.Developed training programs for specific assigned job tasks, including ergonomics and material handling. Developed all technical training materials for new processes.Conducted small group and individual at-risk activities based on differentiated learning needs.Drafted more than 25 job aids for at risk activities and department functions.Conducted one-on-one tutoring for new managers on Safety & Risk management and OSHA.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

• Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with the company safety and environmental policies and procedures. Committed to promote a proactive safety culture.• Lead incident investigation process, root cause identification and completion of corrective action plans (CAPA).• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, and State/Local Regulators)• Monitor and ensure the completion of all annual safety training and operational programs.• Hazardous/Environmental and emergency planning reports are completed locally and submitted to regulatory agencies as necessary, and any site permit conditions are met. (EPCRA)• Achieved annual targets for incident frequency, severity and related cost reductions.• Lead ergonomics safety programs on driver, warehouse and office personnel.• Facility Emergency Planning and Inspections Coordinator.• Reduced employee Injury claims by 25%• Reduced claim losses by 44%

Danbury, Ct, Us

Regional Safety & Environmental Field Specialist2005 - 2011 Praxair Healthcare Services, Southampton, PAReduced Vehicle Accidents / 10% /18% ImprovementReduced Employee Injuries / 77% ImprovementSafety & Operational Assessments / 100% of locationsSmith System Defensive Driver InstructorGuide corporate policies for the development of all employees and implementation of training strategies.Provide guidance to all field branch managers and their designee distribution, safety and quality policies.Developed pertinent training and materials to support all policies and procedures.Create and update implement roll out process for new policies with minimal disruption with associated business strategies.Establish process for driver capability as Smith System Driver Instructor.Reduction of facility incidents from inspections and participation by all employees.Lead DOT and FMCSA compliance training.Develop and shared best practices communications across the company,Mentored, coached and trained 60 safety team members.Developed slideshows and other forms of media to present project to the executive team. Managed all safety related activities with subcontractors and property management.Acted as liaison between construction managers and tenant during build-out for safety concerns.Created monthly safety information pamphlets to eliminate at risk behaviors.Traveled for conferences, workshops, audits and presentations. Developed and implemented training procedures for all newly hired personnel.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Distribution/Purchasing/Operations / Facility, Vehicle, Inventory, StaffingHigh Pressure Oxygen Trans Filling / 1500 cylinders weeklyJCAHO Operations / AccreditedSafety/FDA/DOT Operations / Instruction & training all site staffFacility Management & Acquisitions / 8 Locations/4 AcquisitionsQuality Control Management / 0 findings/4 FDA visits

Conducted bottom-up organization plan in preparation for the grand opening of a new major player in the high tech respiratory field. Undertook all Logistical responsibilities for the new start up business. Responsible to acquire all inventory and supplies. Opened two additional scratch start locations and responsible to hire and maintain staffing levels to support the new locations. Maximized profits through efficient vendor negotiations and contracts, and the identification and reduction of gratuitous cost factors.Bolstered strict sales support efforts in customer relations to produce a 45% increase in sales quarter over quarter for the first year. Implemented distribution training program for DME drivers generating a solid understanding and interest in the company’s future. .Maintained a $1.5 million DME equipment maintenance and supply budget.Accountable for implementing a Liquid Oxygen to High Pressure Gas Trans filling system in the Aston Facility. Developed and organized operational policies and training production team. Team leads were established for strict Quality Control and Operational Discipline following all CGMP and the Fresh Air Act of 2000. Filled and transported 1500 cylinders weekly to 5 locations.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Storage, Handling and Logistics of pharmaceuticals and infusion equipment for 200 long term care facilities. Managed 25 drivers to cover 12 hour shifts for distribution. Managed fleet of 12 trucks.