Jennifer Shaw
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Safety Manager dedicated to fostering a culture of safety through innovative and engaging management techniques. Expertise in self-leadership, team development, and business strategy has led to significant reductions in workplace incidents and enhanced employee engagement. Proven ability to drive compliance with safety regulations while promoting a proactive safety mindset across all levels of the organization. Aiming to leverage leadership skills to further enhance organizational safety standards and operational excellence. A safety leader who leads through confident humility.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Safety Manager
Daimler Truck North America
Fort Mill, SC
10.2018 - Current
- Fostered a unified safety culture in over 30 locations within North America.
- Lowered company-wide IR by 30% by focusing on leading indicators.
- Established multi-tier KPI framework across multiple business units, locations, and executives.
- Strengthened executive commitment to safety excellence.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams across the organization to develop comprehensive safety standards.
- Contributed to development of HV Safety process for EV products.
- Conducted Daimler Truck global auditing and alignment.
- Developed inclusive safety strategies to meet diverse safety needs in work environments.
- Skilled in conducting contract negotiations across diverse locations.
Safety Engineer
Thomas Built Buses
High Point, NC
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Reduced incident rates by 77% in UAW operations facility with a workforce of 1,500 employees.
- Boosted proactive near miss safety practices by 90%.
- Finalized terms for three safety contracts within collective bargaining agreements.
- Developed and facilitated safety leadership development among diverse team members.
- Multi-site safety culture development.
- Developed and implemented company-wide safety initiatives, driving substantial reductions in identified hazards and incidents with injury.
- Coordinated efforts at various tiers to enhance the precision in setting and tracking Safety KPIs.
Safety & Environmental Manager
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Linwood, NC
05.1995 - 10.2008
- Reduced incident rate by 40%
- Managed all aspects of workers compensation
- Responsible for air permits, water permits, SWP, etc
- Developed and implemented a proactive safety culture
Education
M.A. - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
08.2023
B.S. - Safety Science
Indiana University of PA
12.1994
Skills
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Safety Strategy Alignment
- Team Transformation
- Collaboration
- People Excellence
- Creative Safety
- Influencing
- Adaptability
- Conflict-Transformation
- Detail-Oriented
- Agility
Timeline
Corporate Safety Manager
Daimler Truck North America
10.2018 - Current
Safety Engineer
Thomas Built Buses
10.2008 - 10.2018
Safety & Environmental Manager
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
05.1995 - 10.2008
M.A. - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
B.S. - Safety Science
Indiana University of PA
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