Donald Kremer
Sr. Safety Manager
Monroe,OH
Summary
I am a driven professional in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with some outstanding organizations and numerous leaders that are the top innovators within the construction industry. I have a proven reputation, rooted in integrity, honest ethical conduct, and a strong work ethic. As a result, I have had the opportunity to develop the ability to effectively communicate, work efficiently in various settings, both independently and collaboratively.
My 30 plus years of practical field experience, as well as my continued education, gives me a unique perspective, the ability to develop and implement policy lowering liability, effectively foster employee engagements to manage behavioral Based Safety systems. I strive to provide realistic solutions, provide quality service to both clients and colleagues.
My comprehensive knowledge and experience with Governmental regulatory agencies have afforded me the capability to consult on projects, providing risk mitigation services to my organization and clients as well.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Safety Director
Baerlocher Production USA
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents through training initiatives and engineered hazard mitigation or reduction efforts.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Trained and certified hourly and salaried employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for Cincinnati and Dover, Ohio locations.
- Designed 11 programs, including policies and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Developed Safe work program in accordance with OSHA's PSM Standards.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Provided new-employee and contractor health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Third Party Consultant
Bettera
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Developing the corporate safety structure and culture through writing the corporate safety program from the ground up
- In conjunction with the company executive leadership and the Corporate Director’s of Safety, Operations and Maintenance
- The following written programs were developed and implemented at 5 locations nationwide
- Brands, LLC Safety Manual, A detailed 109-page document specific to the operations of a food grade processing facility, dealing with Food quality GMP, and food safety requirements
- Programs and Policies written:
- Blood Bourne Pathogens program, and exposure control and reporting documents
- Confined Space written program and all related documents such as, confined space hazard assessment, pre- entry checklist, Confined Space Entry Permit, and entry debrief forms
- Control of Hazardous energy Program (Lockout/Tag out), including the individual lock out procedures for each individual operation within the facility
- (53 individual procedures)
- The Electrical Safety policy
- A comprehensive Emergency Action plan specific to the Greendale, Indiana facility, that can easily be adapted to each facility in the Bettera Brands, LLC network of facilities
- The formal, corporate fall protection program
- Forklift-PIT Policy
- Hazard Communication Program Hot Work Policy
- Machine Guarding policy Ladder Safety policy
- Walking working surfaces policy
- PPE assessment, Developed numerous documents in relation to JSA/JHA analysis, Risk Assessment, 5-why root cause investigations, Corporate Hazard report document
- The development of the corporate training program for the preceding programs and policies, as well as, assisting in the roll out and training at the Greendale, Indiana location.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Logistics, Inc
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Daily management of the Environmental Health and Safety program, for Amazon Logistics Delivery Station, Located in Cincinnati, Ohio
- My responsibilities included establishing the Safety program and culture for new DKY4 station
- Implement of wnvironmental programs and wastewater permitting
- Wrote site-specific Emergency Action Plan
- Train associates and management in all Amazon network policies and procedures
- My duties include, daily, weekly, and monthly readiness audits, daily GEMBA audits and environmental compliance audits
- I am responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the Safety training program, through formal audits and observations
- I conduct risk assessments, Ergonomic Survey's and mitigate hazards utilizing ANSI Z10 Principles
- I manage the stations Workers Compensation Program, conduct near miss audits and incident investigation
- I am also responsible for the Conservative Care program.
Third, Owner Representative/ Subject Matter Expert
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Construction of a wastewater treatment and bio-gas generation facility at the Tate & Lyle, Citric Acid plant, located in Dayton, Ohio
- Manage Tate & Lyle Contractor Safety Program, with 7 different contractors employing approximately 125 workers on site
- Over 100,000 man-hours worked without incident
- Project included several high-risk activities such as, multiple tandem crane lifts, on site tank construction and setting of structural steel for pipe supports in proximity of occupied spaces of facility
- The installation of approximately 15 miles of piping of various size, in overhead rack system
- Permitting of daily work activities, JHA/JRA development and review, issued all Hot Work, Confined Space and Lock Out/ Tag Out permits
- Managed the Site Hazard Communication Program
- Project coordination
- Conducted daily site risk assessments, wrote Hazard Identification/Mitigation reports
- Developed and implemented Site Specific Safety policies, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Assisted in the planning of all excavation and site work and the installation of the emergency Flare stack system.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager/Third Party Consultant
HGC Construction/ Sheakley Safety Staffing
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Third party Safety Manager for the Construction Management Group, HGC Construction, at the Amazon Air Hub construction/ Renovation project located at the Wilmington Airport, Wilmington, Ohio
- This project had an accelerated completion date of 8 months
- The project completed on time and on budget with approximately 185,000 man-hours worked without incident related to the construction management group
- Accountable for the contractor safety program that supported roughly 1500 personnel orientated to the site through multiple prime contractors
- Responsible for the Site health and Safety program for the demolition and renovation of the existing 1.3 million square foot facility, the demolition of 5 warehouse structures and 4 connecting bridges, 25 acres of tarmac
- Constructed 25 recessed loading docks, upgraded the storm water and sanitary sewer systems, underground utilities, parking lots, office spaces, locker rooms, cafeterias, and a new operations control center
- Project liaison between construction management group, owner’s representative and all contractors and sub-contractors
- HGC Construction representative for the purpose of regulatory compliance, as well as OSHA VPP re- certification
- Supported collaborative efforts and coordinated with additional prime contractor installing the high speed conveyor/ sorting system
- Permitting of daily work activities, JHA/JRA development and review, issued all Hot Work, Confined Space and Lock Out/ Tag Out permits
- Conducted daily site risk assessments, wrote Hazard Identification/Mitigation reports
- Project coordination
- Managed the Site Hazard Communication Program.
Site Safety Manager
Messer Construction
Columbus, OH
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Manager for the Mount Caramel East Hospital Demolition and Renovation Project
- Managed Messer Construction "Safety4Site" corporate safety program, as well as the Messer CCIP program, Maintaining a Zero Injury culture
- SME and project liaison for Messer Construction Management Group, Mount Caramel East representative and all contractors on site
- Messer Representative for the purpose of regulatory compliance to all applicable agencies such as OSHA, EPA, Ohio Department of Health, and the Joint Commission
- Daily responsibilities included, contractor qualification and employee on-boarding, Risk Assessments, Review of Job Safety Analysis, Daily Observations, Planning and collaboration with project engineers and managers to develop safe work practices
- The job scope consisted of the Interior Demolition and renovation of the existing 1969 bed tower, including hazardous material remediation
- Upgrade the existing surgical suites, Trauma Center, dialysis Unit, Cafeteria and Main Entrance
- The separation and demolition of the 3-story section of the facility, housing the old Dialysis and Observation Unit as well as the Chapel
- Demolition of the structure was completed while ensuring the health and safety and comfort of patients and staff, in a fully functional health care facility.
Program Safety Specialist
CH2MHill/General Electric
Cincinnati, OH
07.2017 - 03.2018
- For the Construction Manage Group CH2M Hill, Inc
- Located at the, Aviation Divisional, Evendale, Ohio
- Liaison between Construction management team, Facility Management, Engineers and Contractors
- Facilitated proactive solutions utilizing Kaizen principles, managing the continuous improvement of the General Electric Contractor safety program
- Oversight of General Electric Special Projects
- Contractor qualification and on-boarding programs
- Conducted Risk Assessments, Hazard Analysis, and root cause investigations.
Senior Quality Auditor
WestRock, Inc
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Raw material testing for specification compliance
- Inspection of finished product for appearance and functionality
- Various lab testing, and non-conformity reporting, root cause analysis
- Corrective action investigations, continuous improvement, and management of change and TCQ reporting.
Project Supervisor/ Safety Coordinator
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Asbestos Workers Regional Local 207
- Planned, Developed and Managed Asbestos Abatement projects
- Competent person certification in 19 States, licensed competent person in 7 States
- Project ranged from Residential to Heavy Industrial/ Infrastructure projects
- Accountable for all pertinent regulatory compliance set by OSHA, the EPA under the Toxic Substance Control Act, and other Federal, State, and local governments
- Coordinated all abatement activities in situations of multi craft work sites and owner-occupied facilities
- Responsible for all project scheduling, logistics, and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 08.2016 - Current
Certification, Safety Professional 132-hour certification program - Environmental Health And Safety
OSH Academy
Bremerton, WA 08.2014 - 04.2015
Diploma -
Newport Catholic High School
Newport, KY 08.1982 - 05.1986
Skills
Behavioral Based Safety systemsundefined
Certification
OHST, Board Certified Safety Professionals 132- hour Safety Professional, OSH Academy OSHA 30 Hour, General industry
Timeline
Safety Director
Baerlocher Production USA
08.2021 - Current
Third Party Consultant
Bettera
09.2020 - 07.2021
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Logistics, Inc
03.2020 - 09.2020
Third, Owner Representative/ Subject Matter Expert
06.2019 - 02.2020
Environmental Health and Safety Manager/Third Party Consultant
HGC Construction/ Sheakley Safety Staffing
08.2018 - 06.2019
Site Safety Manager
Messer Construction
03.2018 - 08.2018
Program Safety Specialist
CH2MHill/General Electric
07.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
08.2016 - Current
Certification, Safety Professional 132-hour certification program - Environmental Health And Safety
OSH Academy
08.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Quality Auditor
WestRock, Inc
01.2014 - 07.2017
Project Supervisor/ Safety Coordinator
01.2004 - 01.2012
Diploma -
Newport Catholic High School
08.1982 - 05.1986
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