Steve Wise

Experience

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  TTX Company / Calpro Division

  Jan 1989 - Dec 2008

  Mgr. - Safety, Materials, & Facilities

  WORPLACE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directed divisional actions, processes, and procedures to ensure the safety of all of its employees ● Lead and conducted all monthly safety training and safety meetings ● Took corrective actions to abate safety concerns raised by employees ● Developed and reported on safety performance metrics that focused on areas needing safety improvement ● Engaged employees in workplace operations that solicited their input and promoted their participation in the divisions safety process ● Kept the safety process fresh and always in the employees minds ● Performed job hazard analyses that were used to educate employees, standardize work pracitces, and reduce / prevent injury.MATERIAL MGT / FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Directed purchasing and material management responsibilities over an inventory that averaged $6.2M, annualized consumption of $32M, and annual turns of 5.1 ● Oversaw and lead facility and equipment maintenance efforts of an industrial plant valued at $20M + ● Justified and managed RFA Capital Projects ranging from $2K to $500K ● Directed plant environmental regulatory compliance including hazardous waste handling, storm water, air quality, and environmental reporting ● Managed and directed both direct labor, support staff, and regional distribution ● Established contracts and promoted supplier relations that resulted in both best price and best service for Calpro. Show less

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  TTX Company

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed and directed company-wide Safety Initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Environmental & Health Regulations ● Lead the development of an effective EHS Program across all field maintenance operations ● Identified and evaluated workplace hazards, implement effective controls, and establish risk management processes ● Facilitated the effectiveness of Employee EHS Training & Education Programs and improve where needed ● Implemented Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to define and achieve safety responsibilities and goals ● Lead efforts to teach field employees on Approaching Others About Safety. Show less SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and direct organizational safety processes and procedures ● Perform strategic business analyses relating to safety ● Design and publish safety training modules that pertain to current workplace responsibilities and engage those performing ● Look for, recommend, and implement continuous improvement safety efforts.FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and direct infrastructure data center responsibilities ● Manage and direct real estate matters and office services responsibilities.QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM: Review and direct implementation of employee quality improvement suggestions ● Lead and direct organizational Lean Six Sigma efforts ● Direct and implement organizational "green" efforts. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Sr. Mgr. Facilities

    Jan 2009 - Nov 2011
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  RETIRED - Enjoying Life and Helping Others

  Apr 2016 - now

  American Red Cross - Volunteer

  ARC National and Regional Deployment History – • DR 241-23: ALMS 3/23 TOR – AD Operations • DR 040-23: Melrose Park IL 12/22 MFF – Job Director• DR 836-23: Hurricane Ian 9/22 – DAD Response• DR 757-23: Support to Partners 9/22 OTH – MC Chief • DR 738-23: Highland Park IL 7/22 CBD – AD Operations• DR 466-22: Mayfield KY 12/21 TOR – DAD Response• DR 225-22: Afghan Repatriation 8/21 OTH – MC-GEN-MN• DR 767-21: Border UAM TX 2021 OTH – AD Operations• DR 527-21: Hurricane Lau/Mar LA 8/20 – HQ Sheltering Manager• DR 129-20: Hurricane Dorian NC 9/19 – AD Operations• DR 711-19: Hurricane Florence NC 8/19 – AD Operations• DR 478-18: Hurricane Michael FL 10/18 – Shelter Support Team• DR 653-19: Central IA 7/18 TOR – ER-CEP-MN MARCEmergency Management / Volunteer Education: Have completed many courses pertaining to Emergency Management offered by the American Red Cross, FEMA, Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and other Supporting Agencies. Attained the following Certifications – Illinois Professional Emergency Manager (IPEM - Recertification), and the FEMA Professional Development Series – Emergency Management Certificate. Show less

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  American Red Cross of Illinois

  Apr 2016 - now

  Regional Training Program Lead - IL Region - American Red Cross
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  American Red Cross

  Jan 2021 - now

  • NICT - National Incident Command Team - Volunteer Partner

    Jan 2023 - now

  • NHQ Shelter Program Training & Support Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - now