Julie Ann Hunt
Paris,TN
Summary
Experienced business professional with a strong background in safety management. Consistently delivers on customer needs and requirements. Proficient in various computer software programs, including Microsoft Suites, G Suite, PowerPoint, SAP, Oracle, HRIS applications, and inventory management. A diverse skill set encompasses Kaizen/5S, Document Control, HR, Staffing/Recruiting, Purchasing, Safety management, Contract support, marketing, and sales. Recognized by supervisory officials for exceptional leadership abilities, training expertise, and proactive approach. Has extensive experience across various industries such as construction sites, plant ramp-up/openings, fossil fuel, transportation (railroad), automotive, staffing and recruiting, data center - hyperscale builds ramp-up/openings, and Battery Plants with chemical exposures. Diligent Safety Professional with a comprehensive background in managing health and safety protocols across diverse environments. Recognized for implementing effective safety measures and conducting thorough risk assessments to prevent workplace incidents. Proven track record in fostering asafety-first culture and training teams to adhere to best practices.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Health and Safety Manager / Leader
BlueOval City TN & BOSK KY
09.2024 - Current
- 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
- 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
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations
- Coordinate daily with client safety teams to ensure all expectations are being met
- Analyze and investigate incidents to determine causes and suggest preventive measures
- Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards
Field Safety Manager
Blue Oval City, Ford Land - Stanton, TN
12.2023 - 09.2024
- $5.6 billion build
- Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques
- Plan, lead, and participate in job site safety meetings
- 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 in various safety procedures according to 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
- Monitoring the performance of plant managers at16 branches &4 mobile locations to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
- Osha300 Log, Safety Data sheets etc
- Authorized OSHA10/30 Trainer
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
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly site walks to ensure safety compliance
- Support Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction across Global sites
- Consisted of20+ Global data centers
- Creating vendor relationships and supporting contract management
- Create and maintain workflows and safety training for client teams
- Provide safety training for users across Google on the client process of onboarding and expectations for operational areas
- Effectively and efficiently manage/oversee general contractors with onboarding safety processes
- Provided safety refresher training across all GCs, subs, and tiered vendors
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Material Planning Lead & Warehouse Safety Coordinator
Norfolk Southern Railroad - Chattanooga Diesel Shop
- 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 safe, reliable, and economic operation of communication and signal infrastructure on 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 material efficiently
- Qualified to operate a forklift to load and unload materials from trucks and rail cars
- Continuous improvement /5S standard team leader / KPI reporting
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
MRO Site & Safety Manager
Volkswagen of America / Chattanooga, TN
- 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 all safety training of my internal team
- Consisted of60 plus employees
- Research quotes for maintenance products and negotiate pricing with vendors
- Reduce the cost of maintaining existing equipment, negotiate with vendors for bulk discounts, and find the lowest-cost materials within quality 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 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 Health And Safety
05-2025
- Honoree of President's List
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
- Detail-oriented team player with exceptional customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication, and excellent presentation skills
- Highly motivated, analytical, and conceptual thinker with problem-solving and tuned negotiating skills I am also creative, flexible, and proactive I am always pleasant and present a positive attitude
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Chemical handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 90%.
- Trained staff members via Teams in the proper methods to work with possible chemical exposure, cutting back on travel costs by 100%
- Identified hazardous chemicals used in two battery plants, provided PAPR training for all who may be exposed to said chemicals.
- Created and implemented site wide safety program for two companies across 18 different sites.
- Supervised team of 50 plus staff members.
- Streamlined the communications process for incident reporting which resulted in 100% improvement in positive outcomes.
Certification
- Red Cross Certified CPR / First Aid AED Instructor
- Red Cross Licensed Training Provider (LTP)
- HeartSaver / First Aid AED Certification - July2022
- OSHA510 & OSHA500
- OSHA Authorized10/30 Trainer Certification
- OSHA30 February2020
- B.S. Occupational Safety and Health & Graduate Safety Practitioner
- Completion date of May2025
- Presidents list4.0
- OSHA511
- NFPA70E
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)
Timeline
Regional Health and Safety Manager / Leader - BlueOval City TN & BOSK KY
09.2024 - Current
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
MRO Site & Safety Manager - Volkswagen of America / Chattanooga, TN
Material Planning Lead & Warehouse Safety Coordinator - Norfolk Southern Railroad - Chattanooga Diesel Shop
Columbia Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Occupational Health And Safety
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