Antonio Castillo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seeking a Senior EHS & Sustainability Manager role, I bring over 20 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, with seven years of experience in managing corporate sustainability in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical sectors within a large matrix environment. I am an expert in EHS compliance, ISO 14001, and have extensive experience with ESG reporting frameworks and standards. I have spearheaded sustainability strategies focused on waste reduction, carbon accounting, life cycle assessments, and corporate stewardship. Motivated professional offering sustainability leadership in operations and team development project strategies. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Management System (EMS) Manager
Advanced Bionics
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Managed the company's Environmental Management System program and led the company to attain the ISO 14001 (2015 Requirements) Certification
- Managed collection and preparation of data for internal and external reporting including improving and executing the annual greenhouse gas inventory
- Served as a key advisor across the organization on environmental sustainability, providing guidance and analytical support in defining goals, targets, and metrics, identifying strategies, developing projects and initiatives, and measuring and reporting progress
- Identified cost savings and CO2 emissions reduction in all assigned projects and deliverables
- Fostered team coordination and collaboration in compliance and sustainability initiatives to deliver high-impact results and business unit-shared value
- Supervised all applicable regulations related to environmental compliance programs (Local, State & Federal)
- Managed the development of metrics to evaluate, measure and monitor environmental goals and targets
- Used strong issue-resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting stakeholder relationships
- Managed the EHS Programs and emergency action plans, ensuring compliance to OSHA and other relevant regulations
- Coordinate the Business Continuity planning process and adequate plans are made for disaster scenarios that may affect AB sites
- Lead/oversee projects for facilities renovations, new equipment installation or infrastructure improvements
- Prepare business cases, project plans/Gantt charts for facilities projects, coordinate permitting and allocation of resources, oversee project execution
- Liaise with landlord / property management team for any facility related requirements.
ISO 14001 Project Manager
Grifols Biological Inc
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Spearheaded the implementation of Environmental Management System and attained the EMS ISO 14001 Certification
- Tracked and improved the adoption of ESG reporting frameworks (CDP, SASB and GRI standards)
- Established continuous improvement programs in conserving energy usage, hazardous waste, and water use consumption
- Managed all the environmental compliance tasks to meet local, state, and federal regulations
- Performed materiality assessments and risk mitigation
- Managed and conducted Environmental compliance audits
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Regional EH&S Manager
Berry Plastics Inc
Anaheim, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Designed and sustained the programs, procedures, and system to ensure Compliance with EHS requirements
- Provided technical support for corporate EH&S initiative in reducing energy usage, hazardous waste and water use consumption.
EH&S Training Consultant/Project Manager
Natal Environmental & Safety Training Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Implemented written EHS Programs (SOPs, WIs, Training Development Programs), performed EHS Management Systems Audits such as ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001, and administered Compliance Reporting for Environmental Compliance Programs.
Regional, EH&S Manager
FXI – Foamex Innovations, Polymer Products, North American West Coast
Orange, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Served as the EHS Subject matter expert on EHS regulatory & EHS Management Systems, promoted plant facility leadership toward a safer work environment through strategies and policies to control EHS risks in the business unit, deployed EHS leadership in all responsible sites to lead continuous improvement and influence the establishment of EHS programs and Compliance.
EH&S Manager
Alcan Company
Commerce, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Executed company's EHS objectives & targets with relationship building of internal & external stakeholders of the company, and developed long-term EHS Strategies, managed changes in manufacturing processes/systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams by utilizing lean manufacturing principles (e.g., kaizen events, value stream mapping, and green belt projects).
EH&S Manager
Jacuzzi Brands Corporation
Chino, CA
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Spearheaded the company environmental regulatory programs to meet Compliance in Title V provisions, Storm Water Regulations, RCRA, Title 22, Sara Title III, and this included Biennial Reports, Renewal Permits, Annual Reports, Form R, and SB14
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
EH&S Training Specialist
ALZA; a Johnson and Johnson Company
Redwood City, CA
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Performed EHS compliance applicability reviews and EHS risk assessments, implemented effective programs, procedures, processes, and systems to drive EHS strategies, and collected and analyzed site EHS metrics and KPI performances
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
MBA in Sustainability -
Bard College
05.2024
MS in Environmental Management -
University of San Francisco
05.2005
BS in Psychology, Neuroscience -
University of California
05.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Sustainability Management
- Life Cycle Assessments
- Knowledge of ESG Reporting Framework
- Expert ISO EMS 14001 Certification Standards
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Environmental Compliance Regulations
- OSHA Standards
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Facility Management
- GHG Accounting
- Circular Economy
- Analytical, Problem-Solving, and Communication Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Policy Implementation
Certification
Project Management Trained
Accomplishments
- (2023 MBA Entrepreneurship Course) develop Ceiba Analytics LLC to develop transparency and traceability between the coffee farmers and their direct buyers in the value chain of the coffee industry
- (2022 MBA Sustainability Consultant) assisted Danone N.A to reduce its Scope 3 emissions in its Non-Flag Categories
- (2022 Advanced Bionics) implemented Energy Conservation Program to reduce energy consumption in critical operations with 50% target reduction by 2025
- (2021 Advanced Bionics) executed the green purchase energy rate program to offset Scope 2 CO2 emissions of the company by 38% of its overall energy consumption
- (2018 Grifols) created a recycling program to reuse alcohol solvents in the production activities rather than dispose of the hazardous waste stream saving approximately $350,000.00 annually
- (2006 Jacuzzi Brands Corporation) utilized cost analysis tools and lean manufacturing methods (Kaizen) to reduce 50% volume of solvent hazardous waste from Polyester Resin and Glass Spraying activities with a cost-saving of $250,000.00
- (2008 Alcan) Spearheaded the certification of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certifications
- (2004 to 2006 Johnson & Johnson) spearheaded the ISO 14001 Certification
- (2005 Johnson & Johnson) completed a “Six Sigma Green Belt Project” to decontaminate hazardous substances from manufacturing areas
Languages
Bilingual (Spanish & English)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Management System (EMS) Manager
Advanced Bionics
10.2018 - Current
ISO 14001 Project Manager
Grifols Biological Inc
09.2015 - 02.2018
Regional EH&S Manager
Berry Plastics Inc
01.2015 - 01.2016
EH&S Training Consultant/Project Manager
Natal Environmental & Safety Training Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2015
Regional, EH&S Manager
FXI – Foamex Innovations, Polymer Products, North American West Coast
01.2010 - 01.2012
EH&S Manager
Alcan Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
EH&S Manager
Jacuzzi Brands Corporation
08.2006 - 01.2007
EH&S Training Specialist
ALZA; a Johnson and Johnson Company
08.2000 - 07.2006
MBA in Sustainability -
Bard College
MS in Environmental Management -
University of San Francisco
BS in Psychology, Neuroscience -
University of California
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