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Greg T Dyksma

Greg T Dyksma

GA

Summary

Experienced safety professional with a strong history of successfully leading teams and promoting a culture of safety excellence. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives to enhance safety awareness and drive improvements in safety performance. Recognized for exceptional leadership and communication skills that foster team collaboration and achieve organizational objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager of Safety

FedEx Supply Chain
10.2018 - Current
  • I currently lead the FedEx Supply Chain corporate safety team consisting of 4 Regional Sr. Safety Professionals and 2 Safety Specialist. We are the safety subject matter experts for approximately 100 distribution centers and 10,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada
  • The corporate safety team develops company wide policies, procedures, training materials and communications media to help drive safety improvements and reduce incident frequency
  • We conduct semi annual facility evaluations to ensure we are meeting all regulatory and compliance standards
  • Along with our Legal team, we provide assistance with all reporting and communications with government agencies, including OSHA inquires, BLS requests and annual reporting

Manager of Safety & Health

Georgia-Pacific
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • I was responsible for the safety and health of approximately 320 employees at the Warm Springs, GA plywood facility with the assistance of two direct reports.
  • The was a 24/7 facility and my team and I supported operations with continuous coverage for training, inspection and guidance throughout all hours of operation
  • In addition, I coordinated the plant security with an onsite contractor and their staff

Senior Safety Manager

Snyder's - Lance, Inc.
05.2007 - 04.2017
  • I shared responsibility for the safety and health of approximately 6000 employees based out of 120 distribution centers and 11 manufacturing plants throughout the U.S. and Canada
  • As a member of the corporate safety team, I often created safety communications and training materials for the manufacturing and sales operations
  • I regularly conducted facility inspections and incident investigations, as well as, conducting new-hire, annual, and remedial training as needed
  • Collectively the team focuses on corporate projects and process improvements such as, policy creation and implementation, behavior based safety, 10-hour OSHA courses and safety recognition and awards

Corporate Safety Manager

Knology Inc.
11.2001 - 05.2007
  • I progressed quickly through the Knology system starting as an installer in 2001 and becoming an installation supervisor a few months later
  • By 2003, I completed my safety training at Georgia Tech and became the Corporate Safety Manager
  • I often conducted facility, warehouse, head-end and field inspections in several Southeastern states and California
  • I developed and conducted safety training for approximately 1400 employees, including ladder, forklift and flagger certification
  • As part of the HR team, I worked diligently with our insurance carrier to manage Worker's Compensation claims to keep our losses to a minimum

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
08-2006

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • OSHA Authorized Trainer
  • Behavior Based Safety Trainer

Certification

  • Certified Safety Professional, BCSP, December 2015
  • OSHA Authorized Trainer, General Industry & Construction, U.S. Department of Labor, August 2003
  • Industrial & Construction Safety and Health Certification, GA Tech, August 2003

Veteran

U.S. Army Infantry

Desert Storm/Desert Shield Combat Veteran

Timeline

Senior Manager of Safety

FedEx Supply Chain
10.2018 - Current

Manager of Safety & Health

Georgia-Pacific
04.2017 - 10.2018

Senior Safety Manager

Snyder's - Lance, Inc.
05.2007 - 04.2017

Corporate Safety Manager

Knology Inc.
11.2001 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bellevue University

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