Cherrie Mann-Lemay

Experience

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  RFS - Radio Frequency Systems

  May 1997 - Aug 2012

  Environmental & Safety Manager

  Lead, coach and develop all interns and EHS Coordinators. Empower team members with a managerial style that is collaborative, positive, inclusive and balanced in approach to achieve commitments.Assist in Safety committees and their activities including self-inspections, employee engagement, and training and business-aligned recognition initiatives.Develops effective working relationships which foster integrity, trust and respect. Ability to build relationships and engage all levels within the organization and with external constituencies. Expert ability to identify and evaluate hazards and recommend corrective measures. Possesses skill set to negotiate persuasively and influence results through others. - Cost Reductions- Environmental Plant Closures for several RFS Facilities throughout the Country.- Contract administration, project management, to facilitate complete project- Designed / formulate annual Hazard Communication Training Program.- Designed/Established Contingency Plan and Hazardous Facility map.- Member of Hazardous Waste Response and Spill-Control team.- Emergency Coordinator for three New Haven County facilities.- Increased safety awareness through educational training and plant auditing programs.- Developed instructions, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective controls to protect workers from potential hazardous processes and materials.- Administered safety programs to reduce OSHA recordable and lost time injuries and Workman’s comp costs.- Assumed project manager responsibilities in solving plant safety problems.- Managed the wastewater treatment and hazardous waste storage facilities.- Programs designed and implemented: Hearing Conservation; Fire Safety; Proper Protective Equipment; Confined Space Entry; Fork Lift/Hand Truck Safety; Safe Footwear; Emergency Evacuation; Lock Out/Tag Out; Blood-borne Pathogens; Fire Extinguisher. . Show less

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  Barnes

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2018

  Health, Safety & Environmental Affairs Manager II

  Responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and implementation of EHS processes to ensure effective risk control and compliance with applicable local, state, federal and international laws, regulations and standards.Responsible for all machine guarding and critical risk management initiatives as they apply to the Bristol Division. Dynamically contribute in growth and continuous improvement activities (Barnes Enterprise System Lean, & Quality, etc.).Leads and maintains the ISO14001 development and implementation (and subsequent maintenance of the program) as the site EMR per ISO 14001 standard.Conducts required training as mandated by safety and environmental regulations; ISO 14001; and company policy (ex: Hazmat, Lockout)Administers and maintains compliance with all environmental reporting, including preparing applications for Environmental permits, as required.Project Manages the Return to Work program with Production to facilitate early and safe return to work of employees.Ensures that Sub-contractors participate in all aspects of the Contractor Compliance program, including providing WSIB Clearance Certificate and documents verifying training/certifications.Participate in and facilitate EHS audits, front-end process engineering events focusing on risk assessment, evaluation of new processes, and review of facility layouts for potential EHS issues.Develop, implement and sustain an effective EHS management system consistent with BGI corporate policy and standards. Lead by example creating a sustainable culture focused on protecting employees and the environment.Develop and implement value-added EHS initiatives that provide effective risk management and control and maintain regulatory compliance for the AS – Bristol manufacturing. Promote continuous improvement and identify and share best practices across the SBU and BGI. Show less

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  Eaton

  May 2018 - now

  Environmental Health and Safety Manager