Regional Manager For Environmental Compliance Resume Example Cardinal Health

REGIONAL MANAGER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Summary

Experience

09/2008 - 12/2010Cardinal Health - Regional Manager for Environmental ComplianceSt. Louis, MO

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 - 12/2006General Motors - Environmental ManagerWentzville, MO

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 - 11/2002State Of Missouri - Regional District ManagerSt. Louis, MO

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 SafetyCharleston, SC

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 UniversityJohnson City, TNBachelor of Science: Environmental Science, Epidemiology

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cardinal Health
General Motors
State Of Missouri
MUSC

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

Bachelorof Science : Environmental Science, Epidemiology

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