Deborah Cox
Redlands,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EH&S Manager
American Building Supply / JELD-WEN, Inc.
2023.03 - Current
- Managed hazardous waste disposal program, ensuring proper handling, storage, and transportation of materials.
- Presented regular updates on EH&S performance metrics at company meetings showcasing progress towards achieving established goals.
- Collaborated closely with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to environment, health, and safety matters.
- Developed targeted training programs for employees, enhancing their understanding of safety procedures and protocols.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes, resulting in quicker response times and more efficient resolutions.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing comprehensive EH&S programs and conducting regular audits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements by attending industry conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Established a robust safety culture by promoting awareness among staff through educational initiatives and communications campaigns.
- Identified gaps in existing safety management systems and provided recommendations for enhancements, resulting in a more robust infrastructure to support EH&S objectives.
- Reduced accident rates by 50% through enforcing strict safety regulations and ensuring employee compliance.
- Championed employee engagement efforts within the organization by organizing events such as safety fairs, awareness campaigns, and training sessions on various environmental health and safety topics.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
EH&S Manager
Glanbia Nutritional
2021.05 - 2023.03
- In charge of developing and implementing safety programs for Glanbia's workforce and work environment in California
- Manage all aspects of California facilities EHS programs including hazard recognition & control, incident investigation and implementation of proactive safety initiatives
- Manage all facility wastewater, storm water and regulatory programs
- Compile data for sustainability initiatives and champion sustainability projects for California Facilities
- Review and implement compliance practices for new and upcoming regulations for applicability and effect on the facility
- Manages Federal, State, and Local agency inspections
- Manages compliance with all environmental laws, standards, and regulations, including existing and pending site permits (CAA, NPDES, Local Ordinances, etc.) by working with facilities and Department of Environment Health and Safety
- Prepares and submits permit modifications as needed
- Direct and assign compliance projects as needed
- Responsible for ensuring all waste generated from the facility is packaged, handled, transported, disposed of, and tracked in a manner that meets and/or exceeds Federal, State, and Local regulations
- Manage security program including monitoring and delegating assignments as appropriate
- Develop and manage security throughout facilities
- Oversees employee-training programs regarding EHS-approved behaviors and general compliance
- Responsible for ensuring Employee Return to Work Program is in adherence to policy and has proper documentation
- Directs preparation for Annual GRMS Audit assigning responsibilities as needed
- Resident expert at California facilities for TRUE waste
- Supports and implements zero waste programs and leads facilities through TRUE waste certification process.
EH&S Manager
HEXPOL Compounding
2012.05 - 2021.05
- Promoted to EH&S Manager both California sites
- Monitor business activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements for two sites
- Developed SOP's, Work Instructions, forms, and spreadsheets to ensure Conformity and compliance to the EH&S management system
- Develop and implement an IDRPP (Infectious Disease Response Preparedness Plan) program to help with COVID19 activities
- Member of the Corporate NAFTA safety team
- Conduct all new hire safety orientations
- Assist line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance training, inspections, and citations
- Serve as committee chairman on all investigations of incidents in conjunction with line and staff personnel
- Ensure all incidents are reported to the required departments/agencies and required documents are distributed
- Evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs
- Overview facility incident statistics and make recommendations for correction of problem areas
- Maintain facility safety files and records
- Develop and implement the facility emergency action plan including facility drills
- Obtained OSHA 10hr & 30hr hazard recognition for the general industry
- Develop, implemented, and certified the facility to ISO14001:2015
- Train, coach, and mentor staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program
- Analyzed individual businesses' needs to determine the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective waste reduction, recycling, and disposal options
- Performed risk analysis on Environmental Aspects and Impacts
- Manage and ensure compliance of all permits, Business Plan, SPCC Plan and SWPPP Plan
- Submit all required reporting to all regulatory agencies (ex
- CUPA, UPA, AQMD, and EPA)
- Manage disposal and documentation of all Hazardous Waste
- Conducted routine internal environmental audits to ensure compliance to the EH&S Management System.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Skills
- Hazard Recognition
- Hazardous Materials
- Incident Investigation
- Industrial Hygiene
- New Hires
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Management Systems
- Sustainability
- Workers Compensation Claims
- Workplace inspections
- Contractor safety management
- Behavior-Based Safety
- Safety Training
- Professional Demeanor
- Training Coordination
- Written Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Safety program development
References
Upon Request
Timeline
EH&S Manager
American Building Supply / JELD-WEN, Inc.
2023.03 - Current
EH&S Manager
Glanbia Nutritional
2021.05 - 2023.03
EH&S Manager
HEXPOL Compounding
2012.05 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Phoenix
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