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REGIONAL MANAGER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Summary
Experience
09/2008 - 12/2010Republic Services, Inc. - Regional Manager for Environmental ComplianceRichmond , CA
- Ensured Regulatory Compliance at four manufacturing sites, located in MO, OK, GA & the Dominican Republic.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current training; developed new training programs.
- Reorganized the Hearing Conservation Program, developed & established a New Ergonomic Program, resulting in 25% fewer repetive motion injuries. This program included specific hand/wrist exercises, performed at each shift, staged posters for each five hand/wrist exercises at facility.
- Trained all employees, meeting the required mandatory training in the 29, 40, 49 CFR. Trained Supervisors, to assume role for training requirements.
- Restructured the Worker Comp Program by instituting safety objectives & goals based on Industry Standard.
- Eliminated two waste streams, changed the Generator Status for a GA facility from SQG to CESQG, minimizing EPA & Homeland Security reporting requirements, reducing labor costs, disposal, storage and transportation costs, resulting in a significant savings While increasing company headcount and business volume skyrocketed.
- Successfully led key projects, improving all reporting in the 40,29, 49 & 6 CFR ( EPCRA, RCRA, EIQ, NPDES) resulting in a significant monetary savings, via Waste Minimization & true Recycling products for reuse.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory, training, vendors, costs, equipment costs, transportation costs. Instituted 5S Workplace Organization.
- Wastewater & Passivation.
- Performed worksite safety assessments and made actionable recommendations to update procedures, improve environments and optimize worker behaviors.
- Audited safety protocols and standard operating procedures to meet conformance targets and set operational parameters.
- Executed risk analysis to mitigate hazards and promote safety in a manufacturing environment and multiple types of mobile equipment & chemical handling locations.
- Analyzed health and safety data, comparing it to NAICS & the SIC, to verify safety program performance, identify areas of concern, posted written Hazard Identification & Analysis & PPE Requirements, at each area if hazards could not be abated.
- Managed & Supported Management Personnel on the legal requirements for Contractors, consulting projects and assisted other facilities to adhere with project deadlines & reporting.
- Conference Calls conducted with identified Supervisors at all four sites, weekly calls mandated with specific Managemeant Staff, regarding updates on RCRA, Illness/Injury reporting; time off vs first aid, process safety management, 5S, review of all permits to ensure accuracy (Title V, Part B permit, construction permits), ISO 14001, ISO 9000 Auditing preparation. Encouraged on going continual improvement for a Lean Culture, in regards to Six Sigma, reducing hazardous and listed waste in plant process. Employee involvement & commitment are the key to success of this program & time.
- Supported personnel training at each facility, with focus on guarding, check list on all equipment/tanks, wasterwater facilities, ensure manufacturers instructions on all new & older equipment. Mandatory Compliance with all State and Federal, laws/ regulations.
- Developed and implemented company-wide safety initiatives, driving substantial reductions in identified hazards and incidents with injury.
- Analyzed health and safety data to verify safety program performance, identify areas of concern and recommend improvement plans.
- Executed risk analysis to mitigate hazards and promote plant wide safety and at all assembly, chemical & Passivation locations.
04/2003 - 12/2006Curaleaf - Environmental ManagerForest Hills , MI
- Advised management on most effective ways of waste management and disposal procedures to avoid environmental contaminations.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
- Conducted field surveys and collected data and conducted lab tests on water, air and soil samples.
- Designed systems and components to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Led complete review of operational costs and potentially wasteful practices, resulting in minimal cost increases as company headcount and business volume skyrocketed.
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training by surveying trainees and managers and collecting before-and after-data showing training impact.
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
01/1998 - 11/2002Leslie's Pool Supplies (Dba) - Regional District ManagerManteca , CA
- Oversaw daily operations, administration for all LPHAs. Supported agencies to address specific public health issues, health risks of environmental problems in each county.
- Responsible for supervising & managing staff to inspect Beverage & Water Manufacturing
- Ensure assigned employees were monitoring chelation therapy with elevated lead ( Pb) content.
- Evaluated each LPHA, to improve the health, address public health issues, assessing health risks & provided Emergency services, during natural disasters.
- Authored seven deliverables ( Rescue & Retrieve) for the State of MO, WMD Plan, conferred with the FBI, BJC (triage) Lambert International Airport (Hangers), LEPC, Police, Fire, Refrigerated Transportation Services.
- Monitor LPHAs, to ensure prompt delivery of public health services to the community. Contracts with LPHA‘s, reflected funding for these contracts, dependent on services rendered to the communities they serve.
- Provided technical support, laboratory services, and a communication network to support the LPHAs.
- Verified property compliance with state and federal regulations avoiding any form of discrimination or illegal practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and compliant records for internal and regulatory audits.
- Developed and implemented strategic plan for property management.
- Recognized fostering good working relationships with owners, residents and board members, at each city government in all five counties.
11/1992 - 05/1998MUSC - Director of Environmental, Health and SafetyCity , STATE
- Responsible for supervising and managing staff
- Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects. Specifically Silver Recovery, recovered $30,000 annually, installed filter traps in sanitary sewers to capture the release of silver, from Silver Recovery Units, for economic & recycling value.
- Implemented a vapor recovery system, to distill chemicals for reuse.
- Managed a Part B facility & Biohazard Facility.
- Worked effectively with multiple contractors at various sites providing safety training for employees.
- Oversaw safety monitoring and risk management strategies for multiple construction and industrial job sites.
- Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
- Developed, designed, and executed environmental and energy conservation projects.
- Facilitated environmental site assessments and recommended remediation plans.
- Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
- Supported scientists and engineers as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Interviewed, oriented, trained and evaluated employees to optimize procedures from day one.
- Controlled and mitigated pollutants with adverse environmental impacts.
- Reviewed compliance of paperwork, display and operational procedures to promote transparency.
- Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork.
- Assisted companies with rectifying safety and hazard issues.
- Designed systems and components to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Completed permit and safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
- Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects.
- Inspected job sites for hazardous & unsafe conditions, including excessive noise and chemical release issue.
Accomplishments
- Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent Ergonomic Program.
- Midwest Safety Award, lowest recordables.
- Recognized for saving $2,000,000 annually via waste minimization, eliminating industrial waste stream via and beneficial reuse.
- Awarded the Ronald McDonald House, for pledging all monies via a substantial and unconventional recycling program.
Activities and Honors
- Member, Gateway Association for CIH, CSP, CHSP
- Engineers Club
- Make - A - Wish
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
Skills
- Resource management
- Instructor at St. Louis University
- Liason for Federal, State and local Regulatory Agencies
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Construction health and safety procedures
- Trainer for all University Personel, including healthcare Professionals (MDs, RNs, Researchers).
Education and Training
03/1980East Tennessee State UniversityCity, StateBachelor of Science: Environmental Science, Epidemiology
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School Attended
- East Tennessee State University
Job Titles Held:
- Regional Manager for Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Manager
- Regional District Manager
- Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Environmental Science, Epidemiology
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