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Charles Leeper

Lake Worth

Summary

Dynamic safety professional with extensive experience in risk management and workplace violence prevention. Successfully developed comprehensive safety programs, including a pandemic management plan, resulting in significant operational enhancements and industry recognition for safety excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Director, Safety, Risk Management & Workplace Violence Prevention

GEO Group
Boca Raton
01.2015 - Current
  • Co-developed and directed U.S. operations' Workplace Violence Prevention Program, enhancing safety protocols and employee awareness.
  • Lead all risk mitigation projects.
  • Developed and implemented COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Management Plan for all employees, ensuring compliance across international facilities.
  • Developed regulatory safety training and policies, streamlining compliance processes across the organization.
  • Advised global operations on safety and risk matters.
  • Participated in corporate emergency command team to coordinate safety responses.
  • Manage a team of 4 regional safety managers.
  • Developed and execute annual OSHA 30-hour general industry course.

Regional EHS Manager Secure Services U.S. Operations

GEO Group
Charlotte
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Managed safety and environmental operations for Eastern U.S. facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing overall safety culture.
  • Oversaw performance and daily activities of 22 safety managers, providing guidance to improve team effectiveness and accountability.
  • Conducted comprehensive facility safety audits and risk assessments, developing performance-based task observations to enhance supervisory effectiveness.

Corporate EHSS Program Manager & Co-director Supply Chain Learning Institute

US Foods
Charlotte
02.2010 - 10.2013
  • Developed and executed fundamentals training system for enterprise-wide supply chain operations management, covering safety, compliance, business systems maximization, and leadership skills; trained 340 employees, resulting in 43% aggregate knowledge gain.
  • Remodeled company's "Operations Excellence Platform" to strengthen safety, operational effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement processes, implementing user playbooks and KPIs for internal and regulatory SOPs.
  • Created comprehensive onboarding program for transportation and warehouse operations employees, enhancing integration and role preparedness.
  • Team received 2013 Brandon Hall Excellence Silver Award for Competencies and Skills Development and 2013 Bronze Award for Talent Management Development.

Regional Safety Manager

US Foods
Charlotte
02.2008 - 02.2010
  • Oversaw safety, security, and environmental operations across 12 facilities in eastern U.S., ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
  • Directed performance and coordination of 12 facility safety managers in the region, enhancing safety program effectiveness.
  • Created training programs and safety policies, implementing task-based safety observations to improve employee safety awareness.
  • Conducted major incident investigations.

Fort Mill Division Facility Safety Manager

US Foods
Charlotte
04.2004 - 02.2008
  • Managed daily operations for facility safety, security, and environmental protocols, supervising a security team of 8 to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Co-developed enterprise-wide process safety management audit processes and emergency response procedures to enhance safety standards across the organization.
  • Honored with Safety Manager of the Year award in 2006, recognizing outstanding contributions to workplace safety.
  • Facilitated company entry into South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and effective resource management.

Regional Safety Manager

Sunbelt Rentals
Charlotte
10.1996 - 02.2004
  • Managed safety, security, and environmental operations at 16 facilities in the eastern U.S.
  • Co-developed enterprise safety management system from the ground up. (OSHA 1910 & 1926)
  • Developed security loss control, ensured DOT compliance, and established environmental management programs.
  • Managed DOT regulatory drug screening and workers' compensation claims to ensure compliance and support employee wellbeing.
  • Developed and implemented company's Driver Training Academy for all new CDL drivers.
  • Created employee wellness programs to enhance workforce health and engagement.

Education

B.S. - Economics

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Manager Environmental Safety & Health (MESH) -

NC State University
Raleigh, NC

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -

Management & Strategy Institute

OSHA 30 Hour Instructor - 1910 General Industry OTI

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Environmental Management Certification -

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

Risk Management Academy -

Willis Towers Watson
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Safety & Risk Management
  • Process Safety Management
  • Risk analysis
  • Safety program strategy
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Project Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Security Operations
  • Supply Chain Safety
  • Training Development

Industry Memberships

  • National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM)
  • American Correctional Association (ACA)
  • Risk Management Society (RIMS)
  • Local Safety Council

Military Service

US Navy / US Naval Reserve, 1987 - 1994, Operation Desert Storm, 11/1990, 04/1991

Timeline

Corporate Director, Safety, Risk Management & Workplace Violence Prevention

GEO Group
01.2015 - Current

Regional EHS Manager Secure Services U.S. Operations

GEO Group
02.2014 - 12.2014

Corporate EHSS Program Manager & Co-director Supply Chain Learning Institute

US Foods
02.2010 - 10.2013

Regional Safety Manager

US Foods
02.2008 - 02.2010

Fort Mill Division Facility Safety Manager

US Foods
04.2004 - 02.2008

Regional Safety Manager

Sunbelt Rentals
10.1996 - 02.2004

B.S. - Economics

Southern Illinois University

Manager Environmental Safety & Health (MESH) -

NC State University

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -

Management & Strategy Institute

OSHA 30 Hour Instructor - 1910 General Industry OTI

University of South Florida

Environmental Management Certification -

Georgia Institute of Technology

Risk Management Academy -

Willis Towers Watson

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