Joseph Allen
Malabar,FL
Summary
EH&S Professional with a proven track record for progressing organizations (includes global scope, multiple countries, and cultures), with respect to cultural maturity, injury performance, written program development, leadership, and team building. A leader with the ability to influence others at all levels and effectively engage the stakeholders. Assertive, able to bring diverse groups together to achieve a common goal and ability to demonstrate value and integrate EH&S into all aspects of business. United States Army veteran
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
CLOPAY CORPORATION
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Leadership team member, business partner, and technical resource, as it relates to Environmental, Health, Occupational Safety, and Regulatory Compliance for the company
- Establish EHS goals and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the employees, manufacturing, and production goals
- Accident reduction, as it relates to OSHA recordable injuries, first-aid, and near misses
- Establish SOP’s, policies and procedures (ISO9001) regarding health and safety concerns and regulatory compliance
- Coach and mentor three direct reports, as well as associates and team lead.
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Reduced employee accidents through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Managed environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
- Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes, ensuring proper handling and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Provided leadership during incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
- Enhanced employee engagement in safety culture by creating open lines of communication for reporting concerns or suggestions.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions for employees on various environmental health and safety topics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Supported process improvements by conducting risk assessments that identified areas for potential hazard reduction within operations workflows.
- Ensured quality control measures were in place by regularly reviewing facility policies and procedures related to environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Developed customized workplace ergonomics solutions resulting in reduced employee discomfort from repetitive motions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from different departments to address complex environmental health challenges.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
FAR CHEMICAL INC.
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide leadership and technical resources as it relates to Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Regulatory Compliance for the company
- Develop EH&S programs for regulatory compliance and for education and training requirements
- Establish EHS goals and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the employees, manufacturing, and production goals
- ISO 9001 facility; establish SOP’s, policies and procedures regarding health and safety concerns and regulatory compliance
- Company lead for all crisis management and emergency response.
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Reduced employee accidents through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Managed environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
- Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes, ensuring proper handling and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Provided leadership during incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions for employees on various environmental health and safety topics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions were met according to regulations.
- Supported process improvements by conducting risk assessments that identified areas for potential hazard reduction within operations workflows.
- Successfully managed annual budget for the Environmental Health and Safety department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while meeting all operational goals.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Corporate Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
Arranta Bio
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provide leadership as a member of the senior leadership team, overseeing all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety for the company
- Managed team in both Florida and Massachusetts, supporting the manufacturing and operations of this biotech company
- Developed EH&S programs including hazard and near miss program, construction safety, Bio-safety risk assessment, hazard analysis development program, and audit program
- Worked with numerous customers to assess their risk determination for BSL level.
- Managed organizational change effectively by developing thorough transition plans and providing clear direction to employees.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee feedback and implementing actionable changes based on their input.
- Met regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
Health, Safety and Environmental Director for North America
Sanofi Pharmaceutical/ Boehringer-Ingelheim
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Provide expertise as it relates to Health, Safety and Environmental in the U.S
- Global HSE Leadership Team member and North America business partner
- Responsible for the HSE audit assessments, ten manufacturing sites, R&D and laboratories
- Oversight of the global commercial manufacturers (CMO) program representing countries in Asia, Europe, and South America, ensuring compliance and adherence to EHS policies and standards
- North American lead for emergency response and crisis management
- Responsible for Hurricane Maria emergency response in Puerto Rico for Sanofi.
- Managed environmental projects for successful completion, maintaining budgets and timelines.
- Conducted comprehensive site assessments to identify potential environmental issues and develop remediation plans.
- Developed employee training programs on environmental awareness and best practices, fostering a culture of sustainability within the organization.
- Oversaw development of corporate sustainability reports, highlighting achievements in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and other areas of progress.
- Mentored junior team members on effective project management techniques specific to the field of environmental management.
- Maintained open lines of communication with regulators at all levels, ensuring transparency and fostering cooperative relationships.
- Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
- Tracked key compliance metrics and implemented systems to improve performance.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Regional Director of Health, Safety and Environmental
Baker Hughes, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Provided expertise as it relates to Health, Safety, Environmental and Security related issues across North America within Baker Hughes Inc
- North America HSE Leadership Team member and Permian Region business partner
- Worked with customers to ensure compliance and safe operations
- Coached and Mentored Leadership Team; Management, and Personnel regarding HSE issues
- Responsible for all business units including field and drilling operations, manufacturing, Chemical Divisions and Wire-Line Division
- Crisis Management Lead for public responses during major crisis with the public, government, or media involvement
- Managed the HSE Team and HSE oversight for 2400 Employees
- One billion dollars per quarter during tenure in West Texas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products and services, meeting customer demands while driving revenue growth.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
- Championed organizational culture change initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Promoted a safety-first culture within the region, implementing best practices that reduced workplace incidents significantly.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Manager of Health, Safety and Engineering
Space Gateway Support (CONTRACTOR POSITION)
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Evaluated and recommended safety policies to ensure compliance with Federal, NASA, Air Force, OSHA, and other applicable standards
- Reviewed and monitored all audits and inspections and monthly reporting to NASA
- Completed facility assessments for NASA as well as Air force locations involving auditing health and safety concerns
- Review of safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, Air Force, ANSI and KSC Standards
- Performed industrial hygiene evaluations and process safety assessments
- (OSHA-VPP Star location)
- Coached and mentored HSE Team of thirteen direct reports.
President and Founder
Life Restoration International (LRI, Inc.)
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Founded and managed, a non-profit international company to work with developing countries providing guidance in Occupational, Environmental, Health and Safety throughout Central and South America
- Worked with numerous governments in Latin America to develop safety standards in textile and manufacturing facilities
- Established an orphanage, medical clinic and small businesses for indigenous people in Ecuador.
Sr. Product Stewardship and Toxicology
TOTAL-Arkema
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Established Customer “Stewardship" initiative, assisting customers with their EHS concerns
- Researched toxicological studies for inclusion in Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Conducted/created courses for OSHA required training
- Performed industrial hygiene sampling in chemical facilities throughout the US.
Ergonomic Consultant
DuPont
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Performed ergonomic audits throughout the company, including warehouses, laboratories, offices and facilities
- Coordinated changes for ergonomic engineering designs
- Created a “train-the-trainer” ergonomic program, identified personnel at high risk for cumulative trauma disorders
- Reduced ergonomic injuries fifty percent that year.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Hygiene Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2008
Bachelors - Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.1996
Associates - Health Sciences-Pre-Physician’s Assistant Program
Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PA06.1994
Skills
- Leadership & Culture Development
- HSE Program Development & Training
- Construction Safety
- Chemical Safety & Toxicology
- Risk Management
- Environmental & Industrial Hygiene
- Occupational Health
- Employee Team Development
- Ergonomics
- Hazard Communication
- Auditing
- OSHA 1910/1926
- ISO 45001 & 9001
- Process Safety Management
- Product Stewardship
- Accident Investigation
- Write and Author Policies & Procedures
- Project Management
- DOT Compliance
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Global Leadership Initiatives
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Injury Prevention
- Chemical safety
- Waste Management
- Safety Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Occupational health
- Industrial hygiene
Awards
- Baker Hughes Chairman’s Award for the Top Facility Worldwide in Baker Hughes. (2012)
- Baker Hughes President’s Award for Best Facility among Baker Hughes, worldwide (2013-2014)
- Baker Hughes President’s Award for Best Business HSE results Baker Hughes, worldwide (2014)
- United States Army Army Commendation Medals
- United States Army Achievement Medals
- United States Army Expert Field Medical Badge
- United States Army Outstanding Leadership Award-NCO Academy
- Executive Communication- Avant Scene (Paris, France)
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) AIHA Toxicology Board Committee Member (1998-2000)
- GAP International Breakthrough Thinking and Leadership Training
- Baker Hughes Radiation Safety Supervisor Course
- Ammerman- Effective Media Communications Training-Crisis Management
- Certificate in Industrial Hygiene Management- Columbia Southern University
- Communication Training for Executives
Timeline
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
CLOPAY CORPORATION
01.2022 - 01.2024
Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
FAR CHEMICAL INC.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Corporate Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
Arranta Bio
01.2020 - 08.2020
Health, Safety and Environmental Director for North America
Sanofi Pharmaceutical/ Boehringer-Ingelheim
11.2015 - 12.2019
Regional Director of Health, Safety and Environmental
Baker Hughes, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2015
Manager of Health, Safety and Engineering
Space Gateway Support (CONTRACTOR POSITION)
01.2006 - 01.2007
President and Founder
Life Restoration International (LRI, Inc.)
01.2001 - 01.2006
Sr. Product Stewardship and Toxicology
TOTAL-Arkema
01.1996 - 01.2001
Ergonomic Consultant
DuPont
01.1995 - 01.1996
No Degree - Industrial Hygiene Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelors - Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
Drexel University
Associates - Health Sciences-Pre-Physician’s Assistant Program
Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University
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