Evita Ramos
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable EHS Manager with documented success in developing policies, training programs, and management systems to achieve corporate goals and compliance. Detail-oriented with hands-on experience in driving successful EHS programs, policies, and directives. Proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
- Developing Safety Policies: Crafting and implementing policies and procedures that ensure a safe working environment
- Compliance Management: Ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations
- Emergency Response Planning: Creating and maintaining emergency response plans for various potential incidents
- Employee Training and Engagement: Conducting training sessions for employees on safety practices and promoting a culture of safety awareness
- Reduced TRIR by 60% within the first two years of position.
- Enforce OSHA, EPA and DOT standards, regulations, inspections, and compliance
- Environmental Management: Implementing strategies for waste management, pollution control, and sustainable practices
- Health and Wellness Programs: Developing programs to support employee health and wellness
- Chairmen for Plant Health and Safety Committee and Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewing and updating EHS policies and procedures to improve safety standards
- Sustainability and Environmental Management: implement green practices, such as waste reduction, efficient resource utilization, recycling programs, and pollution prevention
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Food Safety Manager
Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd.
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Plan and manage food safety programs and processes to meet all company, federal, state, provincial, and local required standards
- Develop easy-to-understand content and deliver training for safety procedures
- Maintain plant sanitation standards and processes to reduce food safety risks
- Conduct food safety audits to identify deviations from standards
- Additionally, document and follow up on all events leading to CAPA reports
- Collect data and compile reports that reflect trends and identify potential problems
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to instill a safety culture within the organization
- Utilizes HACCP, GMP, PCQI, FSMA, and other industry standards, principles, and methods
- Manage subordinate staff members in daily operations
- Co-practitioner for annual BRC (British Retail Consortium) Audits
- The official assessments of food manufacturers' adherence to its Global Standard for Food Safety
- Accomplished AA grading standards from 2016-2023
- Identified non-conforming food products and led the decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Adapted to shifting priorities and aligned food safety activities to meet organizational goals.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville01.2006
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Developing/conducting Investigations and Internal audit
- Regulatory Examinations
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Coaching & mentoring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Actively listening
Personal Information
Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Timeline
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
Food Safety Manager
Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Ltd.
11.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Incarnate Word
Associate of Applied Science -
Tulsa Welding School
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