Joseph Beard
Savannah,GA
Summary
Results-driven Safety Leader with a proven track record at Serena & Lily, specializing in developing and implementing robust safety programs that significantly reduce workplace incidents. Expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance, leading to enhanced employee well-being and a proactive safety culture. Recognized for innovative training initiatives and effective emergency response planning, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels to achieve safety objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Leader
Serena & Lily
Rincon, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Provided advice on ergonomics best practices for reducing fatigue levels among workers.
- Prepared presentations about relevant topics such as fire prevention methods or personal protective equipment requirements.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Coordinated information programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Developed emergency response plans and procedures to address hazardous situations.
- Monitored worksites for unsafe conditions or behaviors, reported findings to supervisors.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Created visual aids such as posters and handouts to remind workers of safe working practices.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Established an effective communication system between workers, supervisors and managers regarding job-related hazards and prevention measures.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Coordinated with external vendors and contractors on matters related to occupational health and safety.
- Provided guidance to employees on safe work practices, performed job hazard analyses and implemented corrective actions.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Analyzed accident trends and developed strategies to reduce risk exposure.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, wrote reports and compiled data for management review.
- Ensured safety compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between the organization and government regulatory agencies concerning safety issues.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Collaborated with engineers to institute controls or remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings and training sessions for new hires.
- Maintained records of safety inspections, audits and other related documents.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, developed solutions to eliminate or reduce risks.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to health and safety and recommended improvements as needed.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Collaborated with management on implementation of health and safety initiatives.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning of safety features.
- Participated in incident investigations; conducted root cause analysis, identified corrective action plans and tracked completion status.
- Performed regular safety drills to prepare workers for emergency scenarios.
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive safety program that meets all applicable standards.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Senior Lead Warehouse Lead & Equipment Trainer
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours
Savannah, GA
09.2011 - 12.2021
- Developed processes for training new staff members on safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
- Supervised a team of 10 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Coordinated daily operations within the warehouse, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and returns processing.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Conducted performance reviews for assigned personnel according to established guidelines.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Provided feedback on improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Created reports detailing shipment information such as quantity received or shipped out, product availability.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Implemented systems to track inventory movement through the use of barcodes and RFID technology.
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations in regards to workplace safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
- Staged and sorted products for loading.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
- Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport items.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Investigated discrepancies in inventory counts in order to resolve any discrepancies quickly.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Ensured accuracy of inventory records and maintained accurate stock levels in the warehouse.
- Analyzed existing workflows for efficiency improvements and identified cost savings measures.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Scanned products to provide accurate tracking within warehouse management system.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Cooperated with other departments throughout organization when needed in order to achieve desired results.
- Monitored incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes and organized storage areas accordingly.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Utilized computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite to generate reports on a weekly basis.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Facilitated communication between managers and staff regarding operational procedures and policies.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Maintained records related to employee certifications and qualifications.
- Facilitated seminars and workshops to educate workers on proper equipment usage techniques.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Analyzed training data to determine effectiveness of current methods and suggest changes as needed.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Maintained complete compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
- Scheduled classes according to departmental needs.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop comprehensive training plans for new employees.
- Provided feedback on individual performance during training sessions.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose during operations.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate operator capabilities and knowledge retention.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Developed and implemented training programs for operating heavy machinery.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Provided mentoring and guidance to ensure safe operation of all equipment.
- Conducted on-site equipment demonstrations to train personnel in the use of new systems.
- Organized inventory of tools, parts, supplies, and other materials used in training activities.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas for improvement in the use of machines.
- Strictly followed SEC and other federal and local laws and regulations and company policies to keep business compliant.
- Recommended upgrades or replacements for aging machinery as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while using equipment.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Department Lead & Safety Trainer
Georgia-Pacific
Rincon, GA
03.2002 - 12.2012
- Supervised, trained, and developed team members, enhancing their performance and professional growth.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock and minimizing waste.
- Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Developed and implemented strategic departmental plans to achieve company targets.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review objectives, deadlines and progress towards goals.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and regulations related to the department's operations.
- Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Managed effective stock rotation and inventory placement.
- Oversaw department schedule, projects and quality standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Balanced workloads to meet targets without overtaxing employees.
- Led team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
- Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support to team members in order to achieve individual success as well as team goals.
- Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to departmental personnel during manager's absence and busy periods.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on policies and procedures.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Monitored employee compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for new employees.
- Reviewed accident reports and identified trends and patterns that could be addressed through additional training initiatives.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees.
- Provided guidance to supervisors on how to enforce safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all training activities including attendance logs.
- Organized and conducted emergency drills such as fire drills, tornado drills.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Provided feedback on performance during training sessions and offered suggestions for improvement.
- Conducted refresher courses for existing employees on a regular basis.
- Advised management on changes needed to comply with OSHA regulations.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Instructed employees on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow across the organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alfred E Beach High School
Savannah, GA11-1999
Skills
- Occupational health
- Accident prevention
- Workplace inspections
- Safety management systems
- Confined space entry
- Ergonomics evaluation
- First Aid / CPR
- Train The Trainer ( Crown, Raymond, & Toyota )
- Environmental awareness
- Personal protective equipment
- Machine guarding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Incident investigation
- Chemical handling
- Hazard identification
- CPR training
- Fall protection
- Electrical safety
- Industrial hygiene
- Emergency preparedness
- Regulations and compliance
- PPE monitoring
- Safety audits
- Lock out tag out programs
- Safety hazards analysis
- Health & safety leadership
- Machinery safety
- Excavation safety
- Safety training development
- Knowledgeable in [safety standard]
- Safety inspection
- Incident response
- Safety auditing
- Lifting operations
- Respiratory protection
- Scaffold safety
- Risk identification
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Six Sigma
- Train The Trainer ( Crown, Raymond, Toyota, Mobile Elevating Work Platform GENIE )
- Yard Truck
- First Aid & CPR ( American Red Cross )
Affiliations
- Volunteering
- Feeding the homeless
- Community involvement
Accomplishments
- Department-lead
- Safety-lead
- KnowBe4
Timeline
Safety Leader
Serena & Lily
04.2022 - Current
Senior Lead Warehouse Lead & Equipment Trainer
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours
09.2011 - 12.2021
Department Lead & Safety Trainer
Georgia-Pacific
03.2002 - 12.2012
- Six Sigma
- Train The Trainer ( Crown, Raymond, Toyota, Mobile Elevating Work Platform GENIE )
- Yard Truck
- First Aid & CPR ( American Red Cross )
High School Diploma -
Alfred E Beach High School
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