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John Meeks

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Proven Safety & Compliance professional with extensive experience leading safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving workplace safety standards. Seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager role where I can apply my leadership, training expertise, and certifications to enhance safety programs and promote a culture of excellence within the manufacturing industry.

Professional with demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy enforcement. Skilled in identifying and mitigating potential risks, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. Proficient in compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and developing effective compliance programs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety & Compliance Officer

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead company-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations, resulting in a 50% reduction in workplace incidents since starting in November 2022
  • Developed and implemented training programs that increased employee safety awareness as measured by post-training assessments and a reduction in safety violations.
  • Conducted risk assessments and implemented measures to mitigate workplace hazards, leading to a 15% decrease in near-miss reports and enhanced operational efficiency
  • Assessed potential risks using structured frameworks, prioritizing high-risk areas, and reducing identified hazards company-wide
  • Prepared compliance reports by gathering and analyzing data, achieving a 100% pass rate during 5 S audits and self regulatory inspections
  • Drafted and implemented compliance policies aligned with OSHA and DOT standards, including designing a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan, which improved organizational readiness for emergencies measured by drill performance

Safety Director

CITY Laundering Company
03.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed safety operations in an industrial laundry manufacturing setting, including production processes such as washing, steaming, and pressing
  • Trained staff on workplace safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance and accident reduction
  • Oversaw investigations of safety incidents and developed strategies to prevent recurrence
  • Managed all Workman's Compensation claims after all workplace injuries
  • Investigated Workman's Compensation Claims to find the root cause of the accident to ensure the same accident never occurred twice

General Manager

Fed-Ex (CayCal Logistics)
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Directed operations, with a focus on safety and compliance in all logistics functions.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and ensuring adherence to corporate safety policies.
  • Managed a team, fostering collaboration and accountability for safety initiatives.

Driver Dispatcher

West Side Transport
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated driver schedules, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
  • Provided safety training to drivers and enforced operational standards to improve performance
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 52 fleet vehicles.

CDL Instructor

NADTA
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Trained and certified CDL drivers with a focus on safe driving practices and compliance standards
  • Conducted safety education programs, instilling best practices in new drivers

Manager

Rent-A-Center
07.2006 - 03.2015
  • Managed daily operations, including inventory, sales, and staff performance
  • Led safety initiatives to minimize workplace incidents

Education

BBA - Marketing & Finance

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2006

Skills

  • OSHA

  • DOT

  • Regulatory compliance expertise

  • Safety training

  • Program development

  • Risk assessment

  • Mitigation

  • Leadership

  • Team management

  • Process improvement

  • Lean Six Sigma methodologies

  • Compliance reviews

  • Audit management

Certification

  • Certified Safety Director
  • Certified Safety Professional
  • CERT Certifications
  • Yellow Belt Certification
  • Green Belt Certification
  • Black Belt Certification (In Progress)
  • Master Black Belt Certification (Planned)

Accomplishments

  • Successfully reduced workplace incidents by [specific % or detail] through targeted safety programs.
  • Developed and implemented training programs that improved safety compliance by [specific metric].
  • Recognized for leadership and innovation in safety management.

Timeline

Safety & Compliance Officer

Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Safety Director

CITY Laundering Company
03.2020 - 11.2022

General Manager

Fed-Ex (CayCal Logistics)
03.2019 - 03.2020

Driver Dispatcher

West Side Transport
07.2017 - 03.2019

CDL Instructor

NADTA
03.2015 - 07.2017

Manager

Rent-A-Center
07.2006 - 03.2015

BBA - Marketing & Finance

Valdosta State University

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