Dwight Mayer
Appleton,MN
Summary
Sixteen years in a correctional setting that includes 12 years in a supervisory role. Ten of those years as either a Shift Supervisor or Unit Manager. Also experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental leader with a strong record in safety compliance, incident investigation, and emergency response. Skilled in leading teams with strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Safety and Environmental Lead
Syngenta Seeds
Danvers, Minnesota
07.2012 - 09.2026
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to maintain operational integrity and safety standards.
- Develop, administer, and deliver safety training programs that reinforce compliant work practices.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
- Coordinated safety audits and communicated findings to promote continuous improvement and strengthen safety culture.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
Shift Supervisor/Unit Manager
Corrections Corporation of America
Appleton, Minnesota
07.1999 - 02.2010
- Led shift operations by supervising correctional officers at CCA correctional facility.
- Enforced post orders, security procedures, and inmate supervision standards.
- Directed emergency response during disturbances, alarms, and medical events.
- Addressed and resolved operational challenges during shifts to ensure safety and security. that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Coordinated inmate movement, escorts, and custody transfers.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Reviewed shift logs, incident reports, and facility communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2019
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Incident investigation
- Audit coordination
- Emergency response
- Hazard identification
- Training & Development
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Health Safety and Environmental Lead
Syngenta Seeds
07.2012 - 09.2026
Shift Supervisor/Unit Manager
Corrections Corporation of America
07.1999 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University