Dakota Masten
Clover,SC
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience in all operations of Non ferrous and Ferrous Metals while managing five different location staffed with more than 200 employees while developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Safety Manager
Commercial Metals Co
05.2021 - Current
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with [Type] officer and suggested remediation.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Reduced worker's compensation premiums through [Process].
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents [Number]%.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitated training for 276 employees at 5 locations in the Carolinas .
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Operations Manager
Commercial Metals Co
05.2014 - 05.2021
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZAsscoiates - Criminal Justice
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01.2014
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC01.2011
Skills
- Team Management
- Shipping and Receiving Export and Domestic
- Heavy equipment operator
- Skilled in all operations in a recycling facility
- Skilled knowledge Ferrous Non Ferrous Metals
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace inspections
- Environmental management
- Safety audits
- OSHA 30
- American Red Cross First Responder Certified Trainer
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety-NFPA 70 E Certified
- Safety Training
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Traffic Management
- Accident investigation
- Safety program development
- Environmental Audits
- Incident Investigation
- Regulations and compliance
- Environmental protection processes
- Risk Identification
- Staff Training
- Policy Development
- Report Preparation
- Implementing policies
- Claims Evaluation
Timeline
Area Safety Manager
Commercial Metals Co
05.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Commercial Metals Co
05.2014 - 05.2021
No Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Asscoiates - Criminal Justice
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
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