Dale Smith
Madeira Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager with a proven track record at Pettit Environmental, enhancing team productivity and performance through effective training and mentoring. Expert in hazardous materials handling and implementing standard operating procedures, significantly reducing disposal costs. Skilled in fostering safe, compliant, and efficient work environments, demonstrating exceptional leadership and quality control acumen.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmaceutical Operator
Micronutrients
09.2012 - 06.2023
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced communication between shifts through detailed handover notes that ensured seamless transitions resulting in minimal disruption.
- Accelerated the onboarding process for new hires by providing hands-on training and sharing best practices from personal experience.
- Entered data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
Operations Manager
Pettit Environmental
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
John Deere
12.1998 - 08.2008
- Assisted in the development of new policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly operations across company facilities.
- Managed hazardous materials inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing disposal costs substantially.
- Optimized workflow processes by establishing clear guidelines for safe equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Advised senior leadership on emerging trends in environmental health and safety legislation so that proactive measures could be taken to maintain compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, INAssociate of Science - Studied Environmental Science
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Packaging and labeling
- Training and mentoring
- Hazardous materials handling
- Standard operating procedures
- Quality control procedures
- Good manufacturing practices
- Microbiological testing
- Chemical analysis
- Environmental monitoring
- Raw material inspection
- Blending operations
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- Respiratory Protection Program Training – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
- Lockout/Tagout Training Certificate - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- Voluntary Protection Programs Participant (VPP) Star Site Worker Training-Occupational Safety & Health Administration(OSHA).
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- GHS Hazard Communication Certificate – Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Personal Protective Equipment Training Certificate – Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
- Chemical Handler's Certificate - National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).
- Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM) - National Registry of Environmental Professionals.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Operator
Micronutrients
09.2012 - 06.2023
Operations Manager
Pettit Environmental
09.2008 - 09.2012
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
John Deere
12.1998 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Associate of Science - Studied Environmental Science
Indiana University, Bloomington
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