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Julie Hunt

Julie Hunt

Summary

High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Smurfit Westrock
04.2025 - Current
  • Implement the company’s Environmental and Safety Excellence programs:
  • Safety programs include, but are not limited to, pedestrian traffic, power industrial trucks/mobile equipment, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, working from heights, ergonomics, material handling/dock safety, job safe planning, electrical safety, contractor safety, walking/working surfaces, confined spaces, hot work, line and equipment opening (LEO), and hazardous communication.
  • Environmental programs I over see encompass new chemical approvals, air emissions, stormwater management, wastewater processing, spill prevention and countermeasures, solid/hazardous waste management, and oversight of environmental permits and plans.
  • Conduct thorough investigations in response to EHS incidents, including using human and organizational performance approaches
  • Organize employee safety and environmental engagement initiatives, including leading the site's safety, environmental, or EHS team.
  • Perform safety and environmental risk assessments and develop site-specific action plans to mitigate risks
  • Develop comprehensive training plans for safety and environmental awareness, regulatory compliance, and other relevant topics
  • Partner with the local leadership team to establish specific safety and environmental KPIs and create action plans to achieve those objectives
  • Ensure timely performance of EHS testing, monitoring, training, and submission of required internal and external reports
  • Routinely assess safety and environmental performance on the manufacturing floor and audit processes and site conditions
  • Serve as a liaison with agencies such as OSHA and state/local environmental entities
  • Evaluate operational changes and capital projects to identify and plan for EHS program impacts

Regional Health and Safety Manager

Leadec at BlueOval City, TN & BOSK, KY
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Oversee all safety at Ford facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky.
  • One vehicle production plant
  • Two battery manufacturing plants
  • Create, implement, and manage the chemical training
  • Provide Hazcom training, PAPR training
  • Provide safety training to employees and management, and review and update training as needed.
  • Create and enforce each site-specific operational safety procedures
  • Manage the budget for health and safety programs
  • Implement and maintain emergency response plans, including crisis management escalation reports.
  • Identify undesirable trends and make recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Manage leading and lagging indicators and create lessons learned for each site.
  • Implement and monitor KPIs by site.

Field Safety Manager

Blue Oval City, Ford Land - Stanton, TN
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: $5.6 billion build
  • Develop and ensure safe operating techniques for equipment.
  • Mod protocol training
  • Chemical & PAPR training
  • Plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Review and update all site-specific safety plans monthly with the project teams.
  • Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures.
  • Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office manuals.
  • Train and coach employees on various safety procedures as outlined in the construction safety management plan.
  • Conduct daily safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
  • Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment, and schedule maintenance.
  • Update and maintain the company’s contingency and recovery plan.
  • Perform and oversee the investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions, including interfacing with workers’ compensation claims.
  • Communicate with injured workers and plan return-to-work strategies.
  • Lead and file all OCIP claims on the client site.
  • Manage safety data sheets.

Regional Safety & Compliance Manager

Southern Concrete Products
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Located on-site at Blue Oval, Stanton, TN
  • Monitoring the performance of plant managers at 16 branches & 4 mobile locations to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Osha 300 Log, Safety Data sheets, etc.
  • Authorized OSHA 10/30 Trainer
  • First Aid / AED / CPR trainer LTP -Red Cross Licensed Training Provider
  • Travel to our 16 sites, including four mobile concrete plant locations, for monthly inspections.
  • Managing safety programs, including safety training workshops and safety meetings.
  • Reviewing safety data and statistics to identify potential hazards or safety concerns in the workplace environment.
  • Conducting investigations of workplace accidents and incidents to determine their causes.
  • Coordinating with insurance companies regarding claims, settlements, and litigation processes
  • Developer of all safety policies and procedures for the company, including best practices for reducing workplace hazards
  • Educating all employees about safety issues through hazard recognition, first aid, CPR training, etc.
  • Create training materials and programs to help workers identify and avoid hazards in their jobs, as well as provide first aid and other emergency care in the event of an accident or injury
  • Continuous inspection of the project site to ensure a hazard-free environment
  • Carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergencies.
  • Responding to workers’ safety concerns
  • Attending project meetings and collaborating with construction managers
  • Developed and navigated relationships with medical providers and programs that support injured workers.
  • Developed and implemented reporting tools for tracking workers’ compensation and safety risk assessment statistics for loss control and payments.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for compliance with Workers’ Compensation and Safety Occupational Standards.

Assistant Project Manager / Safety Committee Coordinator

Confidential Global Data Center
12.2018 - 11.2022
  • $500 million per build. Involved with the final handoff of builds to clients.
  • Created and maintained safety workflows and training for client teams
  • Conduct daily, Weekly, and Monthly site walks to ensure safety compliance.
  • Support Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction across Global sites
  • Consisted of 20+ Global data centers.
  • Creating and maintaining vendor relationships, as well as supporting contract management.
  • Create and maintain workflows and safety training for client teams
  • Provide safety training for users across Google on the client onboarding process and operational expectations.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage/oversee general contractors with onboarding safety processes.
  • Provided safety refresher training across all GCs, subs, and tiered vendors.

Material Planning Lead & Warehouse Safety Coordinator

Norfolk Southern Railroad
11.2014 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Chattanooga Diesel Shop Union Position
  • Supervised, coordinated, and directed the activities of the first-line supervisory and scheduled personnel involved in the overall safety maintenance and operation of CDS & Warehouse.
  • Responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic operation of communication and signal infrastructure on the assigned territory
  • Ensured safety compliance with company and departmental safety rules through an organized safety program
  • Conducted regular safety inspection trips to review work practices and conditions
  • Initiated safety follow-up on areas where issues are noted to ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken
  • Facilitated all safety training of agreement and non-agreement employees in areas of safety and maintenance to ensure a competent and efficient safety workforce
  • Train new hires on SAP, LMIS Component request
  • Coordinate requests for all Central and Eastern region locomotive shops. Execute the best plan to receive materials efficiently.
  • Qualified to operate a forklift to load and unload materials from trucks and rail cars.
  • Continuous improvement / 5S standard team leader / KPI reporting

MRO Site & Safety Manager

Volkswagen Group of America
11.2010 - 11.2014
  • Planned, implemented & managed all comprehensive environmental safety & health programs in the warehouse.
  • Provided project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirmed project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Responsible for providing all safety training to my internal team, which consisted of over 60 employees.
  • Research quotes for maintenance products and negotiate pricing with vendors.
  • Reduce the cost of maintaining existing equipment by negotiating with vendors for bulk discounts and finding the lowest-cost materials that meet quality and safety standards.
  • Manage all aspects of purchasing and distribution while considering cost-effective solutions.
  • Communicate with the customer/client, foster a team atmosphere, and report KPIs
  • Assess purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Set safety KPIs with the customer (VW) accountable for meeting all safety KPIs
  • Manage an on-site team of staff. Hiring / training/scheduler/planner of all on-site operations
  • HR for onsite employees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health & Graduate Safety Practitioner

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2025

Skills

  • I am a detail-oriented team player with exceptional customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication, and excellent presentation skills
  • I am a highly motivated, analytical, and conceptual thinker with problem-solving and negotiating skills I am also creative, flexible, and proactive I am always pleasant and present a positive attitude
  • I am a highly skilled EHS professional with extensive management experience that consistently exceeds customer expectations Proficient in software such as SAP, Oracle, HRIS, and inventory management systems, I leverage my expertise in areas like OCIP, Kaizen/5S, document control, HR, staffing, and procurement to drive operational efficiency

    Recognized for my leadership and proactive initiative, I have a broad background in construction projects, plant ramp-ups, and transportation staffing I excel in vendor relationships, contract management, budgeting, forecasting, and purchase orders, ensuring effective budget management

    My responsibilities include driving sales, managing operations, leading recruitment, and enhancing client relations while prioritizing employee safety I have successfully managed capital projects exceeding $600 million per site, simultaneously overseeing six sites and leading unionized employees with confidence

Certification


  • Red Cross Licensed Training Provider (LTP)
  • OSHA 510, OSHA 500 & OSHA 511
  • OSHA Authorized 10/30 Trainer Certification
  • Occupational Health & Safety Compliance Specialist certificate
  • Industrial Hygiene Specialist Certificate
  • Six Sigma Yellow belt
  • Associate Safety and Health Manager from Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

Health, Safety & Environment

  • Safety Leadership: Rights and Responsibilities & Incident Communication
  • Hazard Recognition, Assessment & Control (HRAC) & Influencing Employees to Choose Safe Behaviors
  • Alcohol and Drug Program: Supervisor Training
  • Incident Investigation / HSE Inspections
  • Hazard Communication & Globally Harmonized System (HAZCOM/GHS)

Affiliations

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Timeline

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Smurfit Westrock
04.2025 - Current

Regional Health and Safety Manager

Leadec at BlueOval City, TN & BOSK, KY
09.2024 - 04.2025

Field Safety Manager

Blue Oval City, Ford Land - Stanton, TN
12.2023 - 09.2024

Regional Safety & Compliance Manager

Southern Concrete Products
11.2022 - 12.2023

Assistant Project Manager / Safety Committee Coordinator

Confidential Global Data Center
12.2018 - 11.2022

Material Planning Lead & Warehouse Safety Coordinator

Norfolk Southern Railroad
11.2014 - 12.2018

MRO Site & Safety Manager

Volkswagen Group of America
11.2010 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health & Graduate Safety Practitioner

Columbia Southern University

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