Experience

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  Times publishing newspapers

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2009

  Safety division manager

  Managed all aspects of the company's environmental, safety, and health policies and programs for approximately 2,600 employees including onsite contractors for construction, pest control, and maintenance. Responsible for multiple facilities to drive the corporate safety culture and safety management systems. • Instituted conventional and behavior-based safety methods to reduce OSHA recordable injuries by over 60% in a 4-year period and lowered the worker compensation cost by $2.6 million. • Lowered the company's experience modification rate from 1 to 0.66 for a savings of 34% on insurance premiums because of effective changes to the company’s safety program. • Completed compliance permit filings for EPA including Title V, SARA Title II, RCRA, stormwater, and industrial wastewater management. • Managed and participated as an active member of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA) programs in Pinellas County Florida. Show less

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  Cargill

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2013

  Ehs coordinator

  Managed the EH&S programs and management systems to reduce employees’ exposures to hazards and improve safety and environmental metrics within the Gulf Region. Functioned as the site liaison working with the insurance carrier to complete worker compensation claims activities and the return-to-work program. Conducted incident investigations to ensure compliance with corporate and site-specific policies. • Performed safety and environmental risk evaluations; collected and analyzed data to provide comprehensive reports to corporate management. • Worked closely with construction engineers to help oversee onsite contractor safety for all construction projects including installation of dust collection systems, rail expansion, and wharf renovations. • Participated in Process Safety Management and assessment of highly explosive chemicals for OSHA compliance. • Member of the global audit team to help conduct environmental, health, and safety audits for multiple site locations throughout the U.S. to proactively reduce hazard exposures and correct potential losses. • Managed EPA compliance and permit filings to federal, state, and local agencies. • Developed site-specific EH&S programs in alignment with the business unit's needs and initiatives. • Worked directly with all levels of the organization to achieve positive outcomes for a zero-incident culture. • Developed employee training and evaluation process that reduced OSHA recordable injuries and incidents with a marked improvement in employee engagement. Show less

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  Technology | government | manufacturing

  Jan 2013 - now

  Environment, health and safety manager
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  Pepsico - pepsi beverages company

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2019

  Enivornmental health & safety manager

  Managed all aspects of EH&S at thirteen locations within AR, MS, & TN Markets. ▪Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, risk for identification & the PBNA safety operating plan. ▪Helped reduce the accident rate from 2.3 to 1.0 within designated markets.▪Assist global security when necessary for site incident investigations concerning facility & employee safety. ▪Managed life safety, fire, & property risk management programs. Worked with headquarters, site personnel & insurers to manage risks.▪Created accident trend reports for proactive performance planning & improvement. ▪Conducted periodic audits for continuous improvement for OSHA, EPA, & DOT regulatory compliance including proactive initiatives for global EHS goals utilizing the Zero Zone EHS management system. ▪Ensured that required regulatory permits were acquired, reports submitted to regulatory agencies, & assure all site permit conditions are met. ▪Executed, measured, and monitored overall safety and environmental performance through the utilization of the audit process to ensure compliance of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. ▪Experienced in conducting waste stream analysis for hazardous chemicals and environmental exposures. ▪Proficient problem-solver with the analytical skills to evaluate and help mitigate risks and implement EH&S loss control strategies for corrective actions. ▪Built the capability of program element leaders to support the implementation of EH&S programs and management systems. Accompanied regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, state/local regulators) for facility inspections and communicate appropriate responses when required. ▪Worked directly with operation managers, market directors, location managers and supervisors to achieve EH&S results to reduce environmental notice of violations, employee injuries, lost time, and vehicle frequency accident rates. Show less

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  The kraft heinz company

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  Organization risk manager

  Managed all aspects of EH&S at the Kraft Heinz turkey processing plant.• Provided solutions to help eliminate industrial exposures to ergonomic, physical, and industrial hygiene hazards for approximately 1,900 employees. • Managed a seven-member team that included an EHS&S assistant manager, safety supervisor, and five safety coordinators. • Provided health and safety expertise to the engineering and continuous improvement teams for existing and new equipment projects. • Managed life safety, fire, and property risk management programs. Work with headquarters, site personnel, and insurers such as FM Global to manage risks for the facility. • Managed the Kraft Heinz management system for safety, health, and environmental improvements. Created accident and safety trend reports for proactive performance planning and improvement. • Worked closely with the corporate insurance team, in-house clinic, and employees with worker compensation claims and return to work program. • Managed the plant's corporate COVID-19 pandemic response with human resources and engineering. • Conducted periodic audits for continuous improvement for OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance. Show less

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  The goodyear tire & rubber company

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Plant ehs manager

  Managed EHS Programs and systems for manufacturing commercial and aeronautical tires. Managed union and non-union safety teams, including safety specialists, union coordinators, and an environmental manager. • Provided solutions to help eliminate industrial exposure to ergonomic, physical, and industrial hygiene hazards for 1500 union and 300 non-union employees.• Provided health and safety expertise to the engineering and continuous improvement teams for existing and new equipment projects. • Managed life safety, fire, and property risk management programs. Worked with headquarters, site personnel, and insurers to manage risks. • Managed systems for safety, health, and environmental improvements. Created data trend reports for accidents and safety trends for proactive performance planning and improvement. • Worked closely with the corporate insurance team, in-house clinic, and employees with worker compensation claims and return to work program. • Conducted periodic audits for continuous improvement for OSHA, EPA, and ISO for regulatory compliance. Show less

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  Aesc us

  Dec 2024 - now

  Environment, health and safety manager