Chad Gaines
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Environmental health and safety professional with extensive experience in implementing comprehensive safety programs and training initiatives. Skilled in analyzing incident trends and developing actionable strategies that enhance compliance and reduce risks, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate safety performance across multiple sites.
Overview
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1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Regional EHS Manager
GXO Logistics
01.2022 - Current
- Partnered with senior leadership to strengthen safety culture and achieve industry-leading safety standards.
- Facilitated weekly Operations Management Review meetings with executive and site leadership, analyzing incident trends, KPIs, and significant safety events to drive program improvements.
- Leveraged EHS data to establish annual goals, identify key metrics, and determine locations for comprehensive EHS audits.
- Division EHS resource for sites located throughout North America. Managed a team of three direct reports to ensure EHS compliance and ongoing team building between operations and EHS.
- Monitored incident reporting systems to ensure timely investigations and follow-ups.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies for compliance inspections and reporting requirements.
- Reported directly to the Americas and Asia Pacific EHS Director. Revamped the Safety Manual to cover areas such as Ergonomics, Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment Assessments, Control of Hazardous Energy, Air Quality, and COVID-19 Safety.
- Directed Environmental Health and Safety initiatives across multiple locations in PA, DE, NJ, MD, NY, CT, NH, and Canada.
- Established an EHS training matrix to facilitate adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in implementing emergency response teams and conducting tabletop exercises for ongoing education.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure EHS objectives are met throughout the region.
- Provided guidance to all levels of management on environmental, health, and safety issues.
Regional Safety Manager
GXO Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and executed safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA policies and regulations throughout the organization.
- Took the lead in training and enforcing OSHA regulations for all staff members and contingent workers.
- Managed health and safety programs at various locations across the United States.
- Identified risky actions and conducted assessments to evaluate effectiveness of safety protocols.
- Oversaw incident investigations to ensure thorough and accurate reporting of safety incidents.
- Supported operational enhancements in safety programs by emphasizing clear communication and enforcement of safety protocols.
- Monitored safety metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, to identify areas for improvement.
EHS Manager
Beck Manufacturing – DBA Anvil International
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Identify appropriate safety equipment and practices following OSHA and corporate guidelines and supervise their implementation through plant management.
- Develop and communicate plant safety procedures and rules, oversee their implementation, and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
- Monitor employees and procedures to verify compliance with safety measures and best practices. Coordinate Kaizen events to reduce environmental and safety risks.
- Inspected plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with safety and sanitary standards and regulations.
- Investigated incidents and unsafe conditions, analyzed data, and suggested corrective actions to prevent future incidents and reduce losses.
- Evaluated plant equipment prior to purchase, suggested safety modifications, and recommended changes to address deficiencies.
- Collected sustainability data on-site and developed projects to enhance overall sustainability performance; led regular safety meetings and ensured safety training aligned with company policies.
- Act as a liaison with government agencies and represent plant management during inquiries and inspections to address issues and reduce citations and fines for noncompliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Millersville, PA05-2010
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Management Systems
- Incident Investigations
- Safety Auditing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Programs
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Emergency Management
- Lockout/Tagout Compliance
- Workplace Exposure Assessments
- Hazard Recognition
- Hazardous Material Reporting
- EPA Compliance
- Environmental Permit Management
- SPCC plan development
- EHS Training
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Team collaboration
- Recordkeeping
- Policy creation
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Ergonomic Assessments
Certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Present
Timeline
Senior Corporate Regional EHS Manager
GXO Logistics
01.2022 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
GXO Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2022
EHS Manager
Beck Manufacturing – DBA Anvil International
01.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY