JOHN R. TANNER
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager with over 20 years of leadership experience in industrial, warehouse, and high-risk environments. Extensive regulatory compliance expertise with OSHA, EPA, DOT, EPCRA, RMP, and PSM programs. Proven track record managing regulatory inspections, emergency response reporting, ammonia refrigeration safety, environmental management systems, and spill prevention programs. Skilled in developing defensible compliance documentation, leading incident investigations, conducting risk assessments, and building strong safety cultures through training and operational oversight. Recognized for implementing structured inspection protocols, coordinating multi-agency responses, and maintaining regulatory readiness in complex operational environments. Committed to building proactive safety cultures that reduce risk and ensure compliance across all levels of operation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security & Safety Manager
Schwan's Bakery
12.1994 - 01.2004
- Developed security and safety procedures to protect employees, guests, assets, and product integrity.
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the security department, including performance, planning, and training.
- Implemented and managed dual access control / time keeping system.
- Provided annual safety training and new employee orientation.
- Created Job Safety analysis descriptions for employees.
- Responsible for the department budget.
- Conducted accident investigations.
US Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Gordon Food Service
10.2019 - Current
- Oversee the implementation and execution of the Division's comprehensive Safety Program, including training initiatives.
- Manage and respond to OSHA, EPA, and local government reporting agencies for coordination and management of audits and inspections, including reporting and implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency of warehouse safety systems, such as PIVs, Refrigeration, and Fire Suppression Systems and ensure adherence to company standards and government regulations.
- Served as PSM Coordinator responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard to protect workers and ensuring the refrigeration process was conducted safely.
- Conduct thorough investigations into incidents and injuries, collaborate with management to determine appropriate follow-up and corrective actions, and maintain records of findings.
- Report on the status of divisional compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures, and keep relevant stakeholders informed.
- Foster a positive safety culture by promoting established safety practices, providing support to all departments, and facilitating open communication.
- Conduct regular safety training sessions and pre-shift safety talks to increase safety awareness, reinforce safe work practices, and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Led the Emergency Response Team, coordinating training and readiness for the leadership team to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies including fire, severe weather, ammonia leaks, medical incidents, and workplace violence.
- Provide oversight of contract security personnel, coordinating scheduling, patrol coverage, and special assignments to ensure comprehensive site security.
Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Zoo Atlanta
01.2004 - 10.2019
- Provide daily supervision and direction to up to twenty security officers.
- Create and enforce comprehensive safety policies and procedures to safeguard employees, guests, and assets.
- Plan and facilitate contractor and employee First Aid/CPR, Safety Orientation for new hires, and annual Safety Exercises and Training sessions.
- Regularly conduct safety inspections and lead monthly safety meetings.
- Ensure on-site inspections are in compliance with established standards.
- Investigate accidents, handle general liability claims, and report findings.
- Coordinate and supervise security contractors, on-site EMTs, and Law Enforcement personnel, and manage the scheduling of their services.
Education
College of Business
Georgia State University
Private Investigator
Dekalb College
Skills
- OSHA Compliance & Inspection Protocol
- EHS Software Administration (HSI, RiskConnect, CorVel)
- Regulatory Reporting (EPCRA 304, Tier II, RMP)
- Safety Training & Program Development
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- EPA, EPCRA & RMP Regulatory Compliance
- Contractor Safety Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Crown InfoLink - PIV Operator Compliance
- Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure
- CCTV monitoring
- Physical security
- Access control
Certification
- OSHA 10 & 30 General Industry
- Underground Tank Storage Training
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Confined Space Training
- PIV/PIT Management - Crown InfoLink
- FEMA Pandemic Response Certification
- BLS (First Aid, CPR & AED) Instructor
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Electrical Safety ARC Flash Training
- Hot Work and Hot Work Permit Training
- FEMA Certifications for IS 100,200,700 & 800
- PIV/PIT Instructor Certification
CONTACT
- W: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrtanner/
- E: jtanner8500@gmail.com
- P: (678) 521-3411
Timeline
US Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Gordon Food Service
10.2019 - Current
Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Zoo Atlanta
01.2004 - 10.2019
Security & Safety Manager
Schwan's Bakery
12.1994 - 01.2004
Private Investigator
Dekalb College
College of Business
Georgia State University