Wendy Garner Email & Phone Number

Marshall, Tx, Us

Everett, Massachusetts, United States

Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

Graphic Packaging International, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, food service and other consumer product companies. Additional Highlights:- Implement and maintain written HSE programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local standards.- Oversee environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. This includes the site’s Air Permitting, Tier II Reporting, Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) Program, Wastewater Discharge. - Ensure required safety and environmental training has been identified and completed for new and existing employees. Oversee the execution of employee training on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.- Provide technical support for on-going HSE projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections/audits, and safety activities.- Facilitate and participate in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis with preference for engineering solutions and ‘doing it right the first time' concept.- Oversee incident investigation process to identify root causes. Ensure proper documentation of findings and implementation of corrective actions. Manage post-accident return to work accommodations.- Develop and implement industry best practice systems for an effective HSE program while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, reporting, HSE statistics and trend analysis.- Provide on-the-floor HSE coaching and recognition; and assists with implementation and support of HSE responsibilities.

Jersey City, Nj

Sims Metal Management is the world's largest metal and electronics recycler, processing over 11 million tons of materials and generating over $6 billion each year. In my role as the Safety Health Environment Community Manager, I oversaw workplace safety procedures and environmental policies serving commercial clients in North America, Europe and Australia. Through this work, I collaborated with senior management throughout the implementation of internal health, safety and environmental policies.Additional Highlights: - Provided high-level advisement regarding safety strategies involving hearing conservation, respirators, lead abatement, protective equipment, and radiation, impacting region with over 1,000 employees for NJ, NY, and PA facilities. - Developed training programs which were rolled out across all facilities company-wide, promoting compliance with SHEC guidelines and industry best practices pertaining to air emission standards.- Evaluated hearing conservation initiative across entire Northeast region, monitoring exposure to mitigate future issues. - Implemented internal initiatives across multiple regional facilities, improving respiratory and lead programs.- Developed knowledge of federal, state and municipal ordinances on DEP and OSHA, reporting to Regional SHEC Manager.

Chatham, Nj

I was recruited by Emilcott Associates to implement comprehensive strategies which enhanced health and safety practices, working to promote organizational compliance with OSHA regulations. In this capacity, I worked closely with corporate clients including Merck, Pfizer, Novartis, Stryker, and Honeywell, introducing internal programs, employee training initiatives and inspections procedures. Additional Highlights:- Conducted extensive site audits for clients across multiple industries, assessing manufacturing practices, air quality and environmental safety to mitigate injuries and infractions.- Created training and procedures on topics including HAZCOM, LOTO, hearing conservation, forklift operations and fall protection.- Led employee orientation sessions and worksite safety trainings at client sites, outlining industrial hygiene processes and hazardous waste remediation procedures.

Jersey City, Nj

Serving as the internal health and safety expert for Hugo Neu Schnitzer East, I worked to improve environmental conditions for commercial facilities throughout New York and New Jersey which employed up to 500 staff.Additional Highlights:- Interfaced directly with regional OSHA office, worked to maintain compliance with regulations pertaining to machine guarding, fall protection and stormwater best practices.- Instituted programs and procedures to minimize on-site incidents while promoting compliance with industry regulations.- Investigated workplace injuries involving fractures and lacerations, researching safe practices to minimize re-occurrence.- Implemented successful remediation initiative, placing employees in appropriate positions following injuries.