Broderick Waters
QHSE Compliance Manager
Columbus,GA
Summary
Accomplished EHS leader with a proven record of transforming safety culture, reducing incidents, and driving operational excellence across manufacturing operations. Expert in regulatory compliance, EHS management systems, and data-driven risk mitigation, delivering measurable performance improvements and sustainable business results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Basic Life Support
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1
Certified Manager
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1
Certified Risk Management Professional
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1
Certified Hazardous Material Manager
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1
Advanced Industrial Safety & Health
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1
Advanced Safety & Health
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1
Hazardous Materials Management
Work History
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment Manager
Edwards Concrete Co.
09.2019 - Current
- Lead QHSE initiatives across manufacturing and construction operations supporting 1,200+ employees and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Direct and develop a team of six EHS professionals, standardizing processes, developing talent, and implementing succession plans.
- Oversee audits, risk assessments, and environment evaluations, translating technical findings into actionable, business-focused recommendations.
- Develop and implement EHS policies, training, and awareness programs, strengthening compliance, preparedness, and workforce engagement.
- Design and interpret data analytics and KPIs to monitor risks, track leading and lagging indicators, and proactively target safety improvements.
- Apply Lean methodologies (5S, Kanban, VSM, Standard Work) to improve safety performance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Operations and Executive Leadership to embed EHS into strategic planning, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Drive a shift from compliance based to behavior and value driven safety, embedding accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and certify effectiveness of EHS systems driving continuous improvement and risk reduction.
- Provide strategic oversight of workers' compensation claim reviews, minimizing costs, recurrence, and operational disruption.
- Developed business continuity and crisis response plans, ensuring operational resilience in emergencies.
- Achieved zero lost-time injuries for three consecutive years by developing, implementing, and managing robust safety programs.
- Implemented ISO-aligned EHS management systems, raising audit scores from 82% to 98% and sustaining 100% compliance.
- Successfully Implemented rigorous root cause analysis and corrective action processes, reducing repeat incidents by 86%.
Assistant Regional EHS Manager
Celadon Group.
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Provided leadership in cultivating a strong safety culture across four terminals supporting 1,500+ employees and contractors.
- Oversaw DOT compliance programs, including CMV files, driver qualification, drug/alcohol testing, vehicle inspections, and hours of-service adherence.
- Led risk assessment and audit programs, implementing corrective actions that measurably reduced incidents and operational risk.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs, including video coaching, online driver lessons, and ELD oversight, improving compliance and performance.
- Implemented and governed EHS programs and management systems, aligning corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Established and monitored safety performance metrics, leveraging KPIs and dashboards to drive proactive risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
- Partnered with leadership on sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and emissions management.
- Contributed to sustainability initiatives, achieving EPA Regional Pollution Prevention Awards for three consecutive years.
- Pioneered Behavior-Based Safety programs, addressing complex operational risks and delivering a 37% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Reduced TRIR by 48% and LTIFR by 62%, maintaining 4+ years without a serious injury or fatality (SIF).
Senior Safety Data Analyst
CSX Transportation, Inc.
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Designed Safety Intelligence Dashboards, integrating lagging and leading indicators to align initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Enhanced root cause analysis and incident investigations by creating new data granularity, improving overall safety program effectiveness.
- Developed customized safety dashboards for operational departments to track objectives, monitor performance, and ensure compliance.
- Delivered executive-level safety performance reports, communicating key metrics and insights to senior leadership and board members.
- Led EHS due diligence and post-acquisition integration for three M&A events, aligning acquired operations with corporate standards within 12 months.
Education
Associate of Science - Management
Arkansas State University
Newport, AR07-2007
Skills
- EHS Program Development, Training, & Coaching
- Strategic Planning, Execution, and Culture Development
- EHS Audits, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Safety Culture & Behavior-Based Safety Programs
- OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, EPA, DOT, & FRA Regulatory Compliance
- Ergonomics & Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- 5S, 6S, Kanban, PDCA, & Kaizen, VM, Standard Work Methodology
- KPI & Data Analytics
- ISO:45001, ISO:14001, ISO:1900, & ISO:22313 Compliance
- Emergency Action Planning, Crisis Management, and Training
- Business Continuity Planning
- Claims Investigation, Mitigation, & Management
- Management of Change
Certification
- CRMA - Certified Risk Management Professional (Institute of Internal Auditors)
- CM - Certified Manager Certification (ICPM)
- CHHM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (IHMM)
- Advanced Industrial Safety and Health (Georgia Tech OSHA Training Institute)
- Advanced Safety and Health Management Certificate (Georgia Tech OSHA Training Institute)
- Hazardous Materials Management (Georgia Tech OSHA Training Institute)
- BLS - Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
- CDL - Commercial Driver License (Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment Manager
Edwards Concrete Co.
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Regional EHS Manager
Celadon Group.
07.2014 - 09.2019
Senior Safety Data Analyst
CSX Transportation, Inc.
07.2007 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Management
Arkansas State University