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Broderick Waters

EHS & Compliance.
Columbus,GA

Summary

Articulate and efficient Board-Certified EHS Manager with over twenty years of experience in the EHS and Compliance Management sector overseeing both union and non-union employees alike within the construction, manufacturing, and logistics industries. Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental) risk management, behavior-based safety, training, audit/program review, and regulatory agency enforcement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
20
20

BCSP: Safety Management Specialist

20
20

First Aid

20
20

Adult CPR

20
20

AED

Work History

Fleet Safety Manager

FedEx
09.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated closely between maintenance staff ensuring vehicles remained consistently in peak condition meeting both reliability and safety standards set forth internally as well as those mandated by governing agencies.
  • Evaluated potential risks within the fleet operation, developing strategies to mitigate or prevent accidents from occurring.
  • Reduced accident rates through the development of robust safety policies and procedures for drivers.
  • Monitored driver performance through telematics systems, providing coaching opportunities based on data-driven insights into individual behaviors behind the wheel.
  • Successfully maintained a culture of safety and accountability throughout the entire organization, fostering an environment where team members felt empowered to report concerns or suggest improvements related to fleet safety without fear of reprisal.

Regional EHS Manager

Celadon Logistics
07.2009 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for managing all EHS aspects of three facilities in Georgia and Eastern Alabama with over 500 full time employees.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to verify compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor progress towards EHS goals and drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Improved regional EHS compliance by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Developed risk assessments to identify potential hazards and establish appropriate mitigation measures.


EHS Specialist

Edwards Concrete
04.1998 - 08.2007
  • Enhanced employee awareness of EHS issues by providing regular training sessions on safety, health, and environmental topics.
  • Developed customized EHS training programs tailored to address specific departmental needs, resulting in improved overall safety performance.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
  • Boosted regulatory compliance by proactively monitoring changes in legislation and updating internal protocols accordingly.
  • Introduced multiple accident prevention programs and provided safety training which improved organization’s lost time frequency rate by 54 %.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Management (Logistics)

Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR
07.2007

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Safety program development
  • Incident Investigation
  • Workplace inspections
  • Systematic Cause Analysis Techniques
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Behavior-Based Safety
  • Risk Identification
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Manufacturing Technologies

Certification

  • Certified Safety Management Specialist.
  • Certified BLS. First Aid, CPR & AED.
  • Certified OSHA 30, General Industry.
  • Hazardous Material.

Affiliations

  • Freemason

Software

KPA Flex

ProUCL

Velocity EHS

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Fleet Safety Manager

FedEx
09.2018 - Current

Regional EHS Manager

Celadon Logistics
07.2009 - 09.2018

EHS Specialist

Edwards Concrete
04.1998 - 08.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Management (Logistics)

Arkansas State University - Newport
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