John R. Saucedo

Experience

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  General Mills

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2015

  Managed four managers and 70 production employees for high volume granola bar production facility. Lead problem solving teams to reduce production losses and improve employee safety using continuous improvement processes and lean manufacturing methodology. Managed all safety, environmental and health programs for 375 person 450,000 sq. ft. food manufacturing facility. Primary areas of focus included: project management, accident prevention, regulatory compliance, safety training, incident investigations and maintenance of all logs, reports and records for the facility. Led, motivated and developed employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results, while leveraging Continuous improvement tools, improving individual skills and enhancing teamwork. Ensured that work was accomplished in accordance with Company, State and Federal regulations.

  • Department Manager

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Health Safety and Environmental Manager

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

  • Team Leader II

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2007
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  Clif Bar & Company

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Environment Health and Safety Manager

  Strategic leadership and implementation of EHS systems in addition to managing, coordinating and executing environmental, health and safety programs to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and to establish and reinforce a safety culture of responsibility within the workplace.

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  The University of New Mexico

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  Safety Specialist

  Accomplished project manager with extensive experience in improving results through the use of project management tools, techniques and principals in a dynamic higher education environment. Experienced in collaborating with University leaders to conduct strategic department planning in achieving Safety goals in a University environment. Known as a champion at hiring, recruiting, training, coaching and developing employees. Broad knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in a variety of areas including manufacturing and higher education environments. An expert of analysis of manufacturing processes and implementing continuous improvement tools and concepts. Show less

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  New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Loss Control and Prevention Manager

  Managed loss control and prevention programs for NM Department of Game and Fish. Managed all workers compensation claims, property loss claims, tort claims. Inspected all NM Game and fish facilities for compliance with workplace safety, fire and environmental regulations and provided detailed inspection reports to help create actionable improvement plans.

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  New Mexico Environment Department

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  Safety Consultant

  Providing safety consultation services for businesses in New Mexico. Inspections of businesses and creating individualized reports guiding businesses on how to make their workplaces safer for employees and reduce workplace injuries while complying with federal regulations.

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  Amazon

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Site Workplace Health and Safety Manager

  Responsible for company WHS policies and ensured compliance to all applicable local, regional and federal regulations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for associates. Demonstrated the ability to build trust and confidence with the many internal Amazon Teams and influenced change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and WHS data analysis.

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  New Mexico Gas Company

  Jan 2022 - now

  Safety Manager

  Accountable for the development and promotion of activities that prevent personal injury, vehicle accidents and protect the occupational health and safety of employees in the organization. Accomplished through the implementation and continual improvement of Management System tools. Ensured compliance with the company policies, local, state, and federal laws and/or regulations. Served as an advisor and provided technical assistance to all business units.