Jimmy Grawe
Quincy,Il
Summary
Seeking a management role in plant management or safety role that utilizes 13+ years of experience in the pressure vessel manufacturing field. Successfully reduced workplace accidents by 60%. Developed a safety culture that has carried a successful TRIR statistic below the industry average for 10+ consecutive years. In addition, Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines. Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety. Evaluating practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Green America Recycling
01.2025 - Current
- Plant Manager is responsible for operating sustainably reusing waste materials for fuel in the cement manufacturing process and operate a Part B permitted RCRA Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility adjacent to the cement plants in Hannibal, Missouri and Davenport, Iowa. The facility is a full-service capability includes waste stream pre-qualification, unloading and processing of RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous solids and liquids.
- Managed day-to-day operations with eighty-four employees which operate 24/7 365 days a year.
- Managing the budget, controlling costs, reducing waste, and monitoring KPIs for operational efficiency.
- Enforcing company policies, safety standards (OSHA),(MSHA) and regulatory compliance (GMPs, HACCP) to maintain a safe working environment.
- Hiring, training, mentoring, and managing performance for staff, including supervisors and production workers.
- Create and manage budgets.
Safety Manager
Manchester Tank and Equipment Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for 300+ employees and building an excellent safety relationship with facility team members.
- Conducted effective training, policy, and procedure development.
- Served as Manufacturing and Distribution service support for all facility safety-related issues.
- Performed facility inspections and compliance audits to identify hazardous conditions and deficiencies in safety programs and training. Brainstormed with management to develop feasible, quality, and economical corrective measures for all deficiencies.
- Evaluated incidents for thorough and complete investigation, root cause analysis, and effective corrective action using OSHA/MSHA hierarchy controls.
- Collaborated and interacted with all levels of the organization to continuously promote and improve the safety culture.
- Monitored workers’ compensation claim administration to ensure employees receive quality and appropriate medical treatment while managing costs.
- Coordinated the training and implementation of a new safety management software system improving the efficiency and consistency of training, record maintenance, and program & policy management.
- Analyzed metrics to develop action plans and goals using leading indicators to improve safety performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois01-1999
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Performance improvements
- Facility management
- Team building and development
- Cost control
- Environmental sustainability
- Regulatory compliance
- Team development
Timeline
Plant Manager
Green America Recycling
01.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Manchester Tank and Equipment Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
Certifications/Trainings/Awards
OSHA 30 Hour Certification, Eastern Michigan University Fall Protection Certification, Forklift Train the Trainer Certified, McWane Control Reliability Training, McWane Safety Auditor Training, McWane Leadership Training, Link Systems Power Press Safety and Guarding Training, Ken Chapman Leadership Training, Safety By the Numbers Training, National Ergo Cup Project Winner-2015, McWane Ergo Cup Project Runner-Up-2014, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), 2022 McWane Outstanding Safety Performance Award Winner, MSHA 48B Trained