Peder Hanson

Experience

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  Transprint USA

  Jun 1991 - Jul 2004

  Senior Manager Quality Control

  • Responsible for the quality control, packaging & shipping departments • Managed supervision and floor level employees across three rotating shifts• Responsible for grounds keeping and janitorial services• Managed HR functions of departments • Provided on-site technical assistance to customers domestic & international• Procurement, inventory, and GL budget management• Scheduled to meet customer production deadlines• EHS training & compliance • Transitioned paper and ledger operation to a fully automated distribution system with database connectivity Show less

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  Liberty Hardware Manufacturing

  May 2008 - Apr 2016

  HSE Specialist

  • Oversee health and safety policies to maintain health and safety regulatory compliance • Develop and implement health and safety goals, programs and standards • Provide support and direction for U.S. facilities and employees outside of N.C. • Lead, coordinate, and communicate incident investigations and preventive and corrective actions • Represent Liberty Hardware dealing with external agencies and auditors• Collaborate with parent corporate headquarters and other business units to ensure Liberty Hardware’s policies and practices meet or exceed established standards• Develop, track and ensure compliance with Liberty Hardware’s EHS management system• Oversee administration of workers' compensation claims, including working with TPA and clinics to reduce cost and lost time• Develop & administer EHS training across all levels of the organization • Inspect facilities to maintain EHS compliance and to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures, and ensure measures have been implemented• Lead ergonomic & job hazard assessments throughout the organization• Instituted functional job demand assessments for all positions in the distribution center to facilitate pre-work and return to work screenings• Prepare and submit local, state & Federal reports• Manage wellness program• Manage badging identification and video security systems for CTPAT and FTZ compliant facility• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Process Improvement change agent• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement events to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the organization • Develop Safety SharePoint website and online incident reporting to enhance EHS visibility throughout the organization• Drove a positive safety cultural change resulting in reduced workers’ compensation costs and improved safety metrics • Assist in executing HR projects and strategic plans• Manage safety budget GL Show less

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  Masco Retail Cabinet Group

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2020

  Health and Safety Manager

  • Leads the strategic development of health and safety policies & standards within the organization. •Reduced recordable injuries from 134 to 65 three years. • Provides standards on safety management systems. • Oversees and assist in maintaining health and safety regulatory compliance at all locations.• Coordinates communication of incident investigations, preventive actions and best practice implementations between all locations.• Represents the organization at informal conferences and regulatory hearings.• In partnership with the environmental department, develops, refines and ensures compliance with the integrated EH&S management systems. • Collaborates with parent corporate headquarters and other business units to ensure policies and practices conform to established standards.• Oversees all levels of worker’s compensation claims administration for both self-insured and third party administered activity.• Facilitates Kaizens to drive safety improvements. Show less

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  Cabinetworks Group

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2024

  Health And Safety Manager

  Corporate safety manager versed in all aspects of safety management including, auditing, training, investigation, data analysis, continuous improvement, policy development and implementation, risk management and regulatory compliance. Responsible for all aspects of safety and risk management across nineteen manufacturing locations. Responsible for interacting with regulatory agencies and compliance officers. Mentored and trained site EHS professionals. Drove safety management system integration and best practices to multiple locations merged post acquisition. Reduced recordable injuries post merger from 247 in 2021 to 156 at the end of 2023. Show less