Bryan Johnson, CSP

Experience

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  Tennessee Army National Guard

  Aug 1998 - Jan 2020

  Staff Sergeant (19D Reconnaissance Scout Instructor)

  Certified Army Instructor with over 16 years of experience in developing, leading, engaging, and documenting leader’s, peer’s, and subordinate’s learning/capabilities.Additional Duty Safety Officer certified: Accountable for daily Risk Assessment and the application of the Army Safety Policy governed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.Instructor of Reconnaissance Scout Military Occupational Specialty (MOS); provides detailed course ware on collecting and calculating engineering data used for route classification on the battlefield such as curve radius’, bridge weight classifications, and munitions employment. Show less

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Apr 1999 - Sept 2007

  Assembler/Fork Lift Operator/Logistics Coordinator

  Gathered and expedited material orders to maintain control and material processing. Ensured proper replenishing of product from factory warehouse to distribution centers through AS 400 software.Received, loaded, inventoried, and finished product for carrier pickup and delivery.Worked on an assembly line building stoves, down drafts, and surface units/wall ovens, met current production expectations on a daily basis.

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  Tennessee Army National Guard 1/278TH A.C.R.

  Jun 2004 - Nov 2005

  Joint Communications Center Section Sergeant/Force Protection

  Provided Command and Control for force protection (12 guard towers, a movement control center, and an entrance control point) approximately 40 soldiers per eight hour shift.Developed and maintained an after action review tracking spreadsheet and organizational system for substantial reports at the Joint Communications Center.Successfully coordinated emergent information flow between the United States Army, U.S. Navy, Australian Army, British Army, Kuwaiti nationals and Iraqi security forces. Show less

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  Tennessee Army National Guard Pre-mobilization Training Assistance Element

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

  Team Leader

  Achieved a 90% average readiness rate for units evaluated and assisted, exceeding the 85% goal. Trained, documented, controlled, and filed records of over 420 soldiers.Completed Small Group Instructor and Total Army Instructor Training Courses.Responsible for tracking progress of alerted unit and ensuring the most up to date Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures used by insurgents of the United States are trained. Knowledge of standard methods for Tasks, Conditions, and Standards that are met as well as taught to First Army guidance. Conducted and instructed classes including building training materials, schedules, and practical exercises. Show less

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  Tennessee Army National Guard 3/278TH A.C.R.

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2010

  Convoy Commander

  Section leader in charge of eight personnel as part of a 130 personnel convoy security company.Unit Movement Officer responsible for receipt, inventory, inspection, and documentation of equipment for shipment to and from theatre of operations.Acted as a command and control leader of nine vehicles and 30 plus personnel tasked with escorting upwards of 30 contracted civilian vehicles to 12 forward operating posts throughout Iraq and Kuwait. Responsible for over 4.8 million dollars in equipment.Ensured safe delivery of over 300,000 bottles of water, 700,000 gallons of jet petroleum, up to 300,000 gallons of unleaded fuel, 10 transportation requests and 10,000 Meals Ready to Eat throughout United States Division-Central Iraq. Show less

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  United States Army

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  Platoon Sergeant/Safety Non-Commissioned Officer

  Selected over 15 peers to serve as the battalion safety officer; responsible for the safety of five platoons, 230 wounded warriors, and 18 civilians. Identified safety hazards and conducted risk assessments to meet Army, OSHA and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) regulations for the battalion daily.Acted as Operations Non-Commissioned Officer accountable for 24/7 fire watch (conducted in 12-hour increments) amongst 2 buildings. Skilled in documenting, filing, and generating tracking mechanisms for safety training requirements set by commanding General.Responsible for the care, treatment, training, and transition of 47 multi-composition wounded service members that have sustained combat and non-combat injuries and four cadre Staff Sergeants. Show less

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  Tennessee Department of Transportation

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Traffic Management Center Operator

  Responsible for traffic early warning and incident response utilizing Smart technology, such as TDOT Smartway maps, speed sensors, and emergency response organizations of the Nashville-Davidson Metropolitan area. Monitors Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), social media (Twitter, Facebook,Google +), emergency response scanners, and local media in order to reduce response times. Utilizes Dynamic Messaging Signs (DMS) to alert roadway travelers of potential risk and mitigate traffic congestion.

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  Bridgestone Americas

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2020

  Developed a voluntary safety observation program, responsible for an average of 450 responses per year, since inception. Advanced safety initiatives such as a 10-hour basic OSHA course for supervision and monthly itemized implementation plans for management to support corporate safety and site culture. Created and maintains Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure program complete with "spill drills" and Emergency Action Plan training program.Initiated and wrote standards for the operation and accountability of an Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) impact system for over 80 PIT and 200 employees.Manages First Responder program; scheduling, monitoring, and engaging many teammates spread over three shifts by ensuring up-to-date certifications, mock accidents varying in levels of realism, and emergency equipment auditing.Responsible for varying levels of contract management such as managing the safety standardization of over 200 PIT spread throughout seven sites throughout the United States. Show less Crew Leader of Stock Prep accountable for ensuring wired and non-wired rubber parts for tire room. Responsible for the oversight of 18 machines and 30-35 Teammates per 12-hour shift for 18 months.Accountable for scheduling, documenting, and maintaining all 3S activities and Kaizen Blitzs conducted. Learned, scheduled, and instructed each of the monthly safety briefings, organized and scheduled monthly drills for lock out/tag out program, performed monthly mill drills for both departments, and ensured proper investigations were conducted for accidents/incidents in accordance with collective bargaining agreement. Show less

  • Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

  • Crew Leader

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2016
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  DRiV Incorporated

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  Environment, Health and Safety Manager

  Driv (a Tenneco Company) is an automotive parts packaging and distribution center located in Smyrna Tennessee. Responsible for three buildings (1.3 Million Square Feet) 900+ personnel including 3PL / other contracted, 40 packaging machines, and nearly 300 various PIT. Managing four direct reports: Safety Coordinator, two Warehouse Trainers, & (C-19) Custodian. Accountable for COVID-19 preparedness (PPE, spread prevention), implementation (pandemic policy), and (accountability) maintenance. Responsible for incident mitigation, preparedness, investigation, and reporting. Accountable for managing and tracking workers compensation through a contracted insurance company.Key Performance Indicators include:Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and corporate requirements.Ensuring continuous improvement of environmental program, industrial hygiene/pandemic planning, and building a robust safety committee/safety observation/safety orientation programs. Show less

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  GXO Logistics, Inc.

  Dec 2021 - now

  Environment, Health and Safety Manager

  ● Region of over 1,600 employees including five warehouses and three data centers: 0.08 TRIR & 0.00 LTIR (2024), 0.35 TRIR & 0.23 LTIR (2023), 0.48 TRIR & 0.10 LTIR (2022)● Presents a weekly average of 200 associates across the North America/South America network general safety awareness, incident alerts, and collaborates safety information with site management● Manages, mentors, and oversees a team of 8 salaried support and several hourly leads● Active member of the Corporate Emergency Response Committee responsible for maintaining Business Continuity, Emergency Response including first responder program, and Risk Management ● Signatory, developer, and reviewer of document control for corporate EHS procedures, standard work instructions, and job hazard analysis● Oversees and reviews incident investigations, participates in root cause analysis, and develops countermeasures with a cross-functional team weekly. Prepares and develops incident investigations to customer per contracted requirements● Organizes and leads internal/external audits (including tracking action items to completion) according to contract and GXO Logistics Safety Management System (SMS) ● Maintains a job hazard and ergonomic hazard database of over 60 analyses with annual revisions and an overall Risk Assessment matrix● Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Powered Industrial Trucks: development of training, administration of documentation, mitigation of risk through the hierarchy of controls, and tracking/escalation of trends Show less