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Christopher Schrier

Regional EHS Manager
Whitestown,IN

Summary

Regional EHS and Dangerous Goods Manager with extensive experience in operations and logistics management. Achieved significant improvements in safety performance and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and implementing AI-driven safety solutions aligned with business objectives. Proven ability to enhance productivity and drive process improvements through strategic planning and strong relationship building.

Skills

  • Strategic logistics management
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Budget oversight
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Transportation systems expertise
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Safety compliance management
  • Resource allocation strategies
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Warehouse operations oversight
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Process optimization techniques
  • Department of Defense experience
  • Freight operations knowledge
  • Senior leadership capabilities
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Training and development programs
  • OSHA certification
  • Hazardous materials shipping compliance

Work History

Regional EHS & Dangerous Goods Manager

Neovia Logistics
Indianapolis, IN
09.2024 - Current

Achieved 30% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate within six months through targeted communications and data analysis.
Deployed Protex AI across two facilities to monitor safety behaviors and implement corrective actions.
Authored comprehensive safety playbook to standardize practices and enhance compliance.
Updated Environmental Health and Safety guidelines to meet OSHA and regulatory standards.
Mentored EHS specialists, fostering site leadership and program ownership.
Directed enterprise-wide safety initiatives aligned with operational objectives.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss progress and identify improvement areas.
Compiled monthly statistics on occupational health, accidents, and injuries for senior management review.

Operations Manager

Target Distribution Center
Indianapolis, IN
04.2022 - 09.2024

Achieved lowest Major Injury Rate in network for two quarters through safety meetings and incident reviews.
Set a site record by processing 43K units in one shift.
Trained and promoted multiple team members, reducing turnover by 10% and increasing production by 20%.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain secure work environment.
Developed operational procedures to uphold quality standards across departments.
Analyzed daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
Led team of over 150 personnel, including supervisors and technicians to maximize efficiency.
Enhanced morale through employee recognition and rewards practices.

Distribution Center Manager

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Nellis AFB, NV
11.2020 - 04.2022

Oversaw logistics for six wings and 130 aircraft, processing 57,000 annual shipments valued at $935.9 million.
Managed $14.2M O&M budget alongside third-party billing systems.
Led hazardous materials operations, certifying shipments per 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
Reduced misplaced items by 93% through digitized cargo tracking implementation.
Eliminated $5M cargo backlog, earning the 2021 DoD Packaging Award.
Ensured safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods at dock doors.
Analyzed distribution center data to identify process improvement opportunities.
Coordinated interdepartmental activities among warehouse personnel, sales, customer service, and purchasing.

Manager, Personal Property & Passenger Trave

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX
01.2018 - 10.2020

Provided logistical support for 9 Wings, 266 Mission Partners, and 2 Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).
Supervised 33 personnel in six work centers, providing customer service to over 53,000 DOD members.
Briefed directives, special instructions, entitlements, and policies for the region's busiest Traffic Management Office.
Orchestrated 34K outbound personal property moves; worked closely with commercial moving agents, and the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office in the South-Central region.
Collaborated with senior leadership in the COVID response; aligned Transportation Management Office capabilities, and crafted a response for stricter guidelines to maximize all operations, and avoided Permanent Change of Station (PCS) interruptions for 837 mission-critical personnel.
Oversaw passenger travel operations and issued 27K commercial airline tickets.
Benchmarked passenger processes by implementing a file-sharing system for 28 units, eliminating unsecured data, and increasing operational security.
Awarded 2 Air Force Commendation Medals, 2 Squadron/1 Group Team of the Month Awards and coined by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Commander.

Manager, Deployment Operation

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Whiteman AFB, MO
01.2017 - 01.2018

Managed deployment readiness for 256 personnel, ensuring 100% qualification through mobility folder maintenance.
Monitored and updated AEF reporting tool to reflect mission readiness for 260 UTCs across eight functional areas.
Scheduled and organized training for chemical warfare, weapons, and EAST.
Coordinated dental exams and public health screenings for personnel.
Directed annual Emergency Management Inspection, achieving 100% compliance with 28 checklist items.
Received Air Force Achievement Medal and AFGSC 2017 Daedalian Award for exemplary performance.

Manager, Outbound Cargo Operations

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Whiteman AFB, MO
11.2009 - 01.2017

Directed outbound cargo operations across two sections, optimizing transportation modes and routing for two Wings and three aircraft valued at $45 billion.
Oversaw third-party contractor billing system, managing $314,000 in services efficiently.
Coordinated outbound shipments totaling $48.4 million to ensure timely delivery.
Trained and supervised 23 personnel, enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
Revamped section documentation process, eliminating outdated files and reducing man-hours by 50%.
Achieved AFGSC 2016 Daedalian Award for exemplary unit performance.

Education

Associate of Arts - ADM/Transportation Management

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Transportation Management

American Public University System, Charlestown

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Certification

  • Dangerous Goods
  • OSHA
  • Cal/OSHA
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Regional EHS & Dangerous Goods Manager - Neovia Logistics
09.2024 - Current
Operations Manager - Target Distribution Center
04.2022 - 09.2024
Distribution Center Manager - U.S. Air Force Active Duty
11.2020 - 04.2022
Manager, Personal Property & Passenger Trave - U.S. Air Force Active Duty
01.2018 - 10.2020
Manager, Deployment Operation - U.S. Air Force Active Duty
01.2017 - 01.2018
Manager, Outbound Cargo Operations - U.S. Air Force Active Duty
11.2009 - 01.2017
American Public University System - Bachelor of Arts, Logistics And Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Arts, ADM/Transportation Management
Christopher SchrierRegional EHS Manager