Brandy Draper
Denver,NC
Summary
Focused individual seeking an opportunity to make immediate impact through leading Safety and Operations teams in developing and sustaining a robust safety culture. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of EHS
GAF
03.2024 - Current
- Develop and implemented environmental, health and safety standard work for EHS professionals working at GAF
- Advise senior management on strategic decisions regarding EHS matters, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Champion continuous improvement in EHS performance by analyzing data trends and implementing targeted initiatives to address identified areas of opportunity.
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure proper design considerations were taken into account during project planning phases from an EHS perspective.
- Manage 3rd party engineering efforts in machine guarding projects and improvements.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitor workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Senior Regional WHS Manager
Amazon
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Partnered with regional WHS and Operations Management team to improve lagging indicator metrics, focused on proactive strategies to identify and mitigate risk
- Supported site operations teams in the region to drive adherence to WHS policies and ensure compliance with applicable local, regional and federal regulations
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that reduced conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. These initiatives included Safety A3 development, leveraging Site Associate Safety committees, and conducting behavioral and compliance inspections.
- Supported process improvement initiatives, leverage peer and SME resources, and partner with internal teams to drive organizational scalability and improvements
- Leveraged leading and lagging indicators, develop regional WHS strategy to exceed goals set by the WHS Director team
- Taught site level managers in development of execution strategies
- Coached site teams on mechanisms to track execution
- Managed development of site WHS managers and support their efforts for team development and promotion readiness
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Senior Site WHS Manager
Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Led the successful launch of the Fort Wayne facility, including onboarding, coaching and mentoring the WHS team, including 5 Safety Specialists and 5 Onsite Medical Reps
- Provided the leadership, direction and support necessary to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety & environmental principles
- Led the WHS performance to support Key Performance Indicators in line with business expectations
- Worked extensively with senior leadership to keep them informed and involved on progress for proactive initiatives; provided routine updates to leadership should sensitive issues or incidents arise
- Responsible for reviewing the data, identifying trends and developing potential action strategies weekly
- Working with other Senior WHS Site managers, developed a team to manage weekly Serious Injury/SNM reviews
- Served as the Proxy Regional WHS Manager, which includes supporting the safety strategy and execution activities for 5 sites
Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager
Dana Inc. Fort Wayne, Light Vehicle Division
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed the overall risk-based environmental, health, safety and security program
- Responsible for developing annual EH&S business plan identifying EH&S improvements needed with action plans and target implementation dates
- Implemented a Recordable rate reduction plan within the facility, to date results of significant reduction in recordable rate at approximately 37%
- Implemented an Incident management structure that resulted in an approximately 45% reduction in worker’s compensation costs in 1 year
- Conducted risk assessments to identify hazards and potential areas of vulnerability within the organization or its facilities.
- Coordinated with external vendors for the installation or maintenance of security equipment such as cameras, alarms, or access control systems.
- Implemented regular drills for fire, earthquake, and other emergency scenarios, increasing employee preparedness in the event of an actual disaster.
- Conducted regular audits on safety equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and compliance with industry standards.
- Led new equipment assessments, partnering with engineers and maintenance in design and installation of any required safety enhancements.
Director of Safety, US Fabrication Group
Harris Rebar, a Subsidiary of Nucor
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Supported the safety strategy and management activities for 50 fabrication facilities across the United States
- Working with a cross section of the National safety team, developed and implemented best practice safety programs, including new hire safety training orientation, annual training schedules, near miss and incident reporting documents, work rules, and auditing aids
- Assisted the Regional Operations Management teams to review and support safety strategies and maintain alignment with the Corporate strategies
- Participated in Injury and Illness reviews for all divisions, including review of root cause investigations and support of resulting action items
- Assisted in Worker’s Compensation activities across the United States as needed
- Created corporate auditing structure, integrating paperless management of all audits
- Managed the Injury and Illness Protection Plan implementation for the US branches
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Operations/Safety Manager – Central South Region
Harris Rebar, a Subsidiary of Nucor
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Managed a regional safety team created to support the safety efforts of 9 locations
- Developed and maintained a safety audit schedule and reporting structure
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Managed the procurement of equipment and greenfield projects
- Created and managed a regional maintenance team to support preventative and corrective maintenance needs for the region
- Developed the integration process for all acquisitions, managed the safety and operational integration of 5 acquisitions in 5 years
Education
Master’s in Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan
B.S. - Public Administration
Indiana University
Skills
- Safety Training
- Machine guarding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- ISO45001, 9001 experience
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Safety audits
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
Certification
- Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction (STSC)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Timeline
Director of EHS
GAF
03.2024 - Current
Senior Regional WHS Manager
Amazon
08.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Site WHS Manager
Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2022
Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager
Dana Inc. Fort Wayne, Light Vehicle Division
02.2018 - 04.2021
Director of Safety, US Fabrication Group
Harris Rebar, a Subsidiary of Nucor
01.2014 - 02.2018
Operations/Safety Manager – Central South Region
Harris Rebar, a Subsidiary of Nucor
08.2008 - 01.2014
B.S. - Public Administration
Indiana University
Master’s in Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan
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