Jerry Kenshalo

• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with environmental regulations and permitting.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Trained as Incident Command, HAZMAT, and first responder.
• OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Official Trained
• OSHA 10hr. and 30hr. trainer

• Developed and maintained LMS systems for Authorized Safety training.
• Developed LMS system for maintenance mechanic development and "Pay for Skills" program.
• Assisted IT in programming and updating the Kronos systems.
• Trained safety staff to give training in LOTO, Forklift, MEWP, Hotwork, Lifting and Rigging, Working at Heights etc.

• Promoted from Mechanic to Supervisor within 4 Months
• Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function. CMMS PJHA
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Supervised 15 employees and scheduled shifts. Monitored multiple departments and contractors onsite during off-shift hours.
• Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.

• Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
• Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
• Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.

• Maintained machinery for multiple processes in a spring manufacturing plant.

Monitored and maintained complex manufacturing equipment for a multi-process Ziploc bag production.

• Recognized for a $10,000 a month cost savings solution for ink spills
• Recognized for $60,000 cost savings solution during a project installing a new process.

• Led R&D projects for improving color matching process for large batch paint tinting.
• Led projects to recycle paint products, preventing disposal into chemical waste landfills.
• Developed color matching files for color matching computer systems.