JERRY FEDERER
Avon,Ohio
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS Manager
Danfoss Power Solutions
2021.03 - Current
- Partnered with senior leadership to design and implement holistic organizational strategy that aligns with corporate objectives and evolving business needs
- Focused on enhancing internal capabilities to evaluate effectiveness of learning and development interventions and their impact on organizational performance
- Collaborated on short and long-term strategic planning for plant, incorporating leadership development, operations, safety, supply chain, quality, and finance
- Developed quarterly tactical implementation plans to drive strategic initiatives and enhance long-term organizational performance
- Engaged with internal teams in Leadership Development, Instructional Design, and process improvement to ensure seamless integration of strategies into all leadership and development solutions
- Conducted thorough quantitative and qualitative analyses of training data, safety incidents, near misses, and hazards to identify trends and inform areas for improvement
- Directed employee training program, creating innovative presentations that complied with company policies and regulatory standards, while being tailored to individual learning needs
- Administered EHS and Facility corrective action program, including audits, assessments, inspections, investigations, and root cause analysis
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, kaizens, and leadership development activities across all plant functions
- Improved hazard identification by 300% and reduced near miss accidents by 40%
- Collaborated with functional leaders to integrate EHS principles into all departments, fostering a culture where safety is prioritized, and hazard identification is essential
- Directed efforts to continuously refine and enhance systems and processes based on industry trends, research findings, and employee feedback.
- Coordinated audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
Marine Inspections/Investigations Manager
U.S. Coast Guard
2000.01 - 2021.03
- Coordinated field-level safety inspections for facilities, vessels, and oil/gas/chemical transfers, ensuring compliance with domestic and international safety and environmental regulations
- Conducted environmental compliance inspections for cargo transportation-related facilities, ensuring adherence to U.S
- Safety and environmental standards
- Lead investigator in high-profile intentional oil discharge cases, executing thorough investigations, evidence collection, and witness interviews
- Arranged casualty investigations involving collisions, fires, spills, and injuries, delivering final analysis reports to regulatory bodies such as the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Homeland Security
- Produced root cause analyses for safety incidents, security events, quality issues, and environmental releases, providing written analysis, policy recommendations, and communication with stakeholders.
- Increased case closure rate through thorough analysis, attention to detail, and diligent follow-up on leads.
- Established and maintained productive relationships with law enforcement agencies, leading to effective cooperation during joint investigations.
Education
Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Business Psychology
The Chicago School
Chicago, IL09.2024
M.S. Social Psychology - Social Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2012
B.S. Psychology & Sociology - Psychology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12.2003
Skills
Risk Assessment and Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Group Dynamics
- Data Analysis
- Learning management
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Training Specialist
- Executive Coaching
- Environmental management
- Management Systems
- Lean principles
- Accident investigation
- Safety program development
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Websites
Classification
Business
Locations
Avon, Ohio
Timeline
EHS Manager
Danfoss Power Solutions
2021.03 - Current
Marine Inspections/Investigations Manager
U.S. Coast Guard
2000.01 - 2021.03
Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Business Psychology
The Chicago School
M.S. Social Psychology - Social Psychology
Walden University
B.S. Psychology & Sociology - Psychology
Bowling Green State University
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