Chris Ginther
Graham,WA
Summary
Proven Safety Manager with extensive experience at Service Steel Aerospace and Reliance Steel & Aluminum, adept in hazard identification, incident investigation, and implementing robust safety policies. Excelled in fostering a culture of safety, reducing accident rates significantly, and enhancing compliance with OSHA regulations. Skilled in staff training and performance management, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety. Dependable Safety Manager with track record of improving workplace safety through safety programs and policies. Offering significant experience in warehouse environments. Articulate communicator with individuals from all levels of organization. Articulate Safety Manager with 17-year track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale, and promote overall commitment to safety. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Reliance Steel & Aluminum
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Quality Manager
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Safety Manager
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2007 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated training for 25 employees.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Monitored legislative updates relating to workplace health and safety, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Assessed new equipment acquisitions for potential hazards before integration into the workplace environment.
- Coordinated facility inspections with external auditors to ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing worker exposure to hazardous materials through proper handling techniques and personal protective equipment usage.
- Oversaw contractor selection process from a safety perspective, evaluating prospective vendors'' capabilities in maintaining a safe working environment during projects execution phase.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Supervisor
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Receiver
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, enhancing workflow and productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Managed inventory levels effectively through accurate data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Trained new employees on receiving procedures, improving overall team performance.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by categorizing items according to size, weight, or type for efficient storage and retrieval processes.
- Streamlined the unloading process, reducing time spent on manual labor tasks.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and delivered goods promptly, minimizing negative impacts on business operations.
- Adhered to tracking, documentation, and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance.
- Increased efficiency in the receiving process by implementing new inventory management systems.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents during unloading and storage processes.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 25 packages per day.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
Order Filler
Service Steel Aerospace
11.1997 - 01.2000
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Facilitated smooth operations during peak periods, effectively handling increased workload without compromising quality or timeliness of deliveries.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Implemented effective time management strategies, significantly increasing productivity within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in response to changing demands or priorities, effectively navigating challenges while maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing thorough training on order filling procedures and best practices.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously reviewing and verifying customer information before processing.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Balanced competing priorities effectively within a high-pressure environment, consistently delivering results that met or exceeded expectations.
- Succeeded in meeting daily targets consistently, demonstrating reliability and commitment to excellence in performance.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with accurate order assembly, addressing any discrepancies promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency with systematic organization and accurate labeling of products for easy retrieval.
- Updated inventory database regularly, accurately reflecting product availability for informed decision-making processes across departments.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Collaborated with the shipping department to ensure prompt delivery of customer orders while minimizing delays.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Tacoma, WA06.1997
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard Identification
- Staff Training
- Safety audits
- Accident investigation
- Training Program Development
- Risk Identification
- Regulations and compliance
- Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations
- Performance Management
Timeline
Safety Manager
Reliance Steel & Aluminum
06.2014 - 06.2024
Quality Manager
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2011 - 06.2014
Safety Manager
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2007 - 06.2014
Supervisor
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2004 - 01.2011
Receiver
Service Steel Aerospace
01.2000 - 01.2004
Order Filler
Service Steel Aerospace
11.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
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