Gifford Piercy
Operations Supervisor/ Safety Coordinator
Fredericksburg,Virginia (VA)
Summary
Focused safety professional with an in-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines, recordkeeping requirements and incident investigations. Proven skills in developing training courses, managing company safety plans and handling workers compensation claims.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
DSV Solutions (formerly UTi Integrated Solutions)
Chester , VA
2015.09 - Current
- Developed and implemented site-specific safety plans, policies, and procedures to reduce the potential for accidents or injuries. JSA
- Conducted safety audits and inspections of the campus to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provided onsite training sessions to workers regarding safe work practices and hazardous materials handling.
- Investigated incidents to identify root causes and develop strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained records of safety performance, including incident reports, safety meetings, and training logs in the form of a Safety Matrix.
- Assisted in developing risk assessments for specific tasks or operations onsite.
- Organized monthly Safety Committee meetings to discuss relevant topics related to job site safety issues.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding health and safety initiatives.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
Operations Supervisor
DSV Solutions (formerly UTi Integrated Logistics)
Chester , VA
2007.10 - Current
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Identified areas for improvement and implemented new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.
- Supervised warehouse activities such as loading and unloading shipments, picking orders, packing items for shipment.
- Analyzed data related to production, distribution, quality control, inventory levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Davidson College
Davidson, NC1982-05
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Safety Training and Documentation
- Safety Audits
- Job Safety Analysis
- Incident Investigations
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Risk Management
- Emergency Situations
Certification
- Certified MHE Trainer
- Five Star Audit - Platinum Status
- CPR and First Aid Certified with AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
DSV Solutions (formerly UTi Integrated Solutions)
2015.09 - Current
Operations Supervisor
DSV Solutions (formerly UTi Integrated Logistics)
2007.10 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Davidson College
- Certified MHE Trainer
- Five Star Audit - Platinum Status
- CPR and First Aid Certified with AED
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