Gregory Brooks
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Seasoned Safety professional versed in creating and promoting company cultures focused on employee health and safety. Develops and implements action plans, monitors OSHA compliance and optimizes programs to simplify processes, improve oversight and minimize incidents.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health & Safety Director
Sodexo Corporate Service Solutions
04.2020 - Current
- Management of Environmental Health and Safety program at GlaxoSmithKline in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Massachusetts
- Supervise four EHS managers
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations
- Help to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards
- Implement circularity and sustainability process/program opportunities
- Collaborate with departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization
- Provide guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection
- Review and analyze safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement
- Devise and monitor safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance
- Inspect worksites and practices for compliance with established safety standards
- Perform risk assessments for all operations and complete periodic reviews
- Conduct EHS audits of Sodexo operations and third-party contractors
- Oversee accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Evaluate all safety programs and recommend changes as necessary
- Support site management during Federal, State, EHS, GxP and third-party audits
- Awarded ‘Global Innovation Idea of the Year’ in 2022
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Sodexo Corporate Service Solutions
05.2013 - 04.2020
- Environmental Health and Safety lead for GlaxoSmithKline in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey
- Performed Duty of Care audits on all third-party disposal facilities
- Initiated and led “Safety Champions” team for US
- Conducted environmental monitoring (air, noise, heat stress, fit test)
- Developed, implemented, and monitored new Near Miss program for all US sites
- Initiated effort to take 5,000+ employee site to “Zero to Landfill”
- Co-chaired global risk meeting
- Performed risk assessments for all operations and complete periodic reviews
- Compiled and submitted OSHA reports for all US sites
- Conducted EHS audits of all third-party contractors
- Led accident/incident and near miss investigations and perform root cause analysis
- Performed safety inspections of all operations
- Ensured Business Continuity Plans for each site were current
- Supported site management during Federal, State, EHS, GxP and third-party audits
- Oversaw site safety and regulatory training program
- Implemented sustainability process/program opportunities
- Oversaw Permit to Work program
- Managed all contracts for waste related activities
- Evaluated all safety programs and recommended changes where necessary
- Reviewed safety requirements for new operations and activities
- Developed and implemented strategy for waste management activities and waste minimization initiatives
Environmental Program Manager
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
11.2001 - 05.2013
- Managed day-to-day operations of all hazardous waste activities at GlaxoSmithKline location in RTP and Zebulon
- Managed 14 employees between two sites
- Oversaw daily operations of industrial incinerator and wastewater systems
- Identified and implemented cost savings initiatives
- Oversaw $1.2m budget
- Assisted client with EPA and DEQ inspections for hazardous waste, solid waste, air, wastewater, and radiation
- Led safety & regulatory inspections
- Ensured proper health and safety procedures are followed by all employees
- Provided guidance on waste handling to chemical, radiological and biological waste generators
- Responsible for writing SOP’s and job hazard analysis for activities performed on site
- Maintained client relationship which includes technical support, invoicing issues and assuring complete client satisfaction
- Perform monthly OSHA training for on-site personnel
- Respond to Haz Mat calls dealing with chemical, radiological and biological hazards
- Responsible for generating annual and biennial reports for state DEP.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Meredith College
Raleigh, NCBachelor of Science -
Western New England College
Springfield, MASkills
- 40HR Hazwoper, RCRA and DOT certified
- 30HR OSHA General Industry
- Root Cause Analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Risk Assessment
- Accident Investigation
References
furnished upon request
Timeline
Environmental Health & Safety Director
Sodexo Corporate Service Solutions
04.2020 - Current
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Sodexo Corporate Service Solutions
05.2013 - 04.2020
Environmental Program Manager
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
11.2001 - 05.2013
Master of Business Administration -
Meredith College
Bachelor of Science -
Western New England College
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