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Justin Carter
Helotes,United States
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Summary
Proven Safety Director with a focus on construction and utility safety management at TEXSTAR ENTERPRISES LLC. Drove down workers' compensation claims through strategic training and safety programs. Skilled in OSHA compliance and root cause analysis, contributing to a robust safety culture. Focused safety professional with an in-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines, recordkeeping requirements, and incident investigations. Proven skills in developing training courses, managing company safety plans and handling workers compensation claims. Safety and workers' comp experience in multiple states.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Director of Safety
Texstar Enterprises LLC
Selma, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise three direct reports, including two safety managers and one safety/claims specialist, across multiple states.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align safety strategies with regulations.
- Participate in Corporate Safety/Risk Management meetings to review incidents and discuss mitigation strategies.
- Monitor company safety performance using diverse analytical applications and methods.
- Develop and enhance safety protocols, compliance assurance, and auditing procedures.
- Manage responses to significant safety events, ensuring corrective actions for serious, minor incidents, including near misses.
- Implement HSE programs to promote safety awareness among employees at all levels.
- Oversee the onboarding of subcontractors to meet OSHA safety requirements and company standards.
- Analyze data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, or accidents.
- Create and utilize reports on health and safety metrics, such as accident rates and lost time days.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Develop and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
- Analyzed data to identify trends that could lead to improved safety conditions.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Internal Logistics Toyota Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
San Antonio, USA
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported assembly line logistics, enhancing overall operational efficiency at plant.
- Trained new employees, ensuring certification in safe operational practices.
- Led daily safety meetings, focusing on risk mitigation strategies.
- Operated machinery effectively for the assembly of automotive parts.
- Conducted equipment inspections regularly, guaranteeing compliance and optimal performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet and exceed production goals consistently.
- Initiated projects requiring leadership to streamline workflows as needed.
- Followed stringent quality control protocols to detect and resolve defects.
EHS & Human Resources Manager
The General Ship Repair Corp
Baltimore, USA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Delivered comprehensive safety training for current and new employees at shipyard and on-board vessels.
- Conducted thorough investigations of all OSHA-related incidents, identifying root causes.
- Facilitated daily and weekly toolbox talks and safety briefings for all staff.
- Scheduled specialized training sessions covering confined space, fire watch, First Aid/CPR/AED, HAZMAT, PPE, and more.
- Led senior leadership meetings addressing COVID-19 protocols and broader safety topics.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations regarding workplace safety.
- Performed routine safety audits to maintain high standards of workplace safety.
- Managed HR processes including recruitment, terminations, performance assessments, and employee relations.
Rail and Safety Supervisor
Auto Warehousing Co
Jessup, USA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the daily operation of personnel to load and unload products in a productive, cost-efficient manner.
- Provided safety training to all personnel.
- Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel, and within the regulations of local, state, and OSHA standards.
- Provide constant communication with union personnel, the operations team, and railroad employees to make sure all safety policies are followed.
- Responsible for providing disciplinary action when necessary, such as coaching, verbal warnings, write-ups, and terminations.
- Reported all accidents and injuries whenever they occurred.
- Led the Quality Control program.
- Initiated and led safety briefings for each crew daily, including, but not limited to, safety stand-downs.
- Performed safety and QC audits.
- Directed the facility's day-to-day operations.
- Assigned and scheduled all personnel to job locations.
- Ensured all personnel have the support, tools, and supplies needed for production.
- Backup for the product damage team by providing detailed damage inspections on or off rail cars.
- Documented performance issues, and coordinated all corrective actions with the Operations Director.
Safety & Quality Field Operations Manager
North American Rail Solutions
Jessup, USA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported Safety Director in implementing comprehensive safety training programs.
- Drove employee engagement through safety initiatives, leading to a notable reduction in WC claims during 2019.
- Promoted to lead Quality Control program oversight, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Investigated damage incidents to determine liability and prevent recurrence.
- Provided detailed tracking of damages for transparency and trend analysis.
- Employed CCTV footage in investigations related to safety and human resources.
- Executed regular audits of safety practices and quality control processes.
- Coordinated workers' compensation claims management, including reporting injuries and liaising with adjusters.
Supervising Manager
Vitamin Shoppe
Annapolis, USA
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Coached staff on delivering exceptional service and effective selling techniques.
- Managed store operations to consistently achieve financial goals aligned with VS Branded Customer Experience.
- Educated customers on product selections using available information and resources.
- Addressed performance issues among team members, collaborating with Store Manager and District Manager for corrective actions.
- Maintained operational, promotional, and visual merchandising standards to represent Vitamin Shoppe Brand effectively.
- Executed inventory management processes, including product rotation and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared and organized monthly sales promotions for compelling customer presentations.
- Operated cash register efficiently, managing transactions and balancing cash registers accurately at shift end.
LP Safety & HAZMAT Manager
Lowe's
Dallas, USA
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided weekly safety reports to senior leadership, influencing strategic decision-making.
- Led monthly safety meetings for a team of 12, focusing on addressing safety issues.
- Advocated for initiatives targeting shrink reduction and its effects on store operations.
- Formulated tactical plans in coordination with Loss Prevention and business objectives.
- Established processes safeguarding customers, employees, and assets against inventory shrinkage.
- Trained and mentored staff daily on effective shrink control methods.
- Reviewed reports across departments to monitor shrinkage and prevent stock loss.
- Executed HAZMAT and safety inspections for compliance with OSHA and corporate requirements.
Workers' Comp Claim Adjuster
Parkland Hospital System
Dallas, USA
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervised and administered the Workers' Comp Program, liaising with Parkland, the TPA, and injured employees.
- Managed all WC claims and oversaw job-related incidents for employees.
- Conducted interviews with employees, witnesses, and department managers to gather accurate investigation information.
- Filed state forms for employee injuries, and handled the intake of all WC claims.
- Served as the primary point of contact for transitioning WC claims from Human Resources to Risk Management.
- Managed Transitional Duty Program for injured employees eligible for work with medical restrictions.
- Developed policy and procedures for risk management regarding Parkland employees affected by disruptive patients or assaults.
- Delivered monthly safety presentations to department heads, highlighting injury statistics and trends while promoting accurate reporting and procedures.
- Conducted data entry for client information into the insurance management system.
- Maintained organized records of client files and insurance documents.
- Evaluated insurance claims to determine validity and coverage.
- Collaborated with clients to explain policy details and claim processes.
- Communicated effectively with legal teams regarding claim disputes and resolutions.
- Reviewed medical reports to assess injury claims and appropriate compensation.
- Performed quality control reviews of claims files prior to closure.
- Developed relationships with clients, underwriters, adjusters, brokers and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Decreased loss ratios through fair and timely claim processing.
- Conducted witness interviews to assist claim information gathering process.
- Prepared reports detailing the progress of complex claims investigations.
- Communicated with personnel and legal counsel on claims involving litigation.
Workers' Comp Claim Adjuster
Freestone Insurance f/k/a Dallas National Insurance
Dallas, USA
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Executed processing of medical-only claims as a medical adjuster before TPA transition.
- Worked alongside supervisors to guide TPA operations for WC claims effectively.
- Performed reserve analyses for significant loss reports, ensuring accurate submissions to leadership.
- Coordinated new claims setup by verifying policy details and documenting claimant statements.
- Supported departmental functions during DNIC/Freestone bankruptcy, engaging in audits and loss control measures.
Claims Professional
AIG Insurance
Dallas, USA
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Executed processing of all DOI filings for adjusters.
- Generated comprehensive reports for adjusters and legal teams.
- Administered payments for claimants, vendors, and attorneys without delays.
- Coordinated schedules for home and foreign payments diligently.
- Implemented direct deposits to enhance payment efficiency.
- Investigated files and vendor records for outstanding invoices to ensure recoveries.
- Addressed all billing inquiries from adjusters thoroughly.
Underwriting Technician
AIG Insurance
Dallas, USA
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Established new accounts and processed submissions, reserving quotes as necessary.
- Generated Premium/Loss reports for new business and renewals.
- Issued proposals, binders, policies, and cancellations to brokers and insured parties.
- Facilitated transfer of policies between AIG office locations.
- Maintained daily communication with brokers and collaborated with sales representatives to update Sales Force Marketing System.
- Led projects involving Producer Licensing Appointments for new primary brokers and sub-brokers.
- Managed policy log for all active and inactive accounts in Accident & Health Southwest Division.
- Contributed to achieving 100% compliance during audits for Dallas/Houston offices over five years.
- Reviewed underwriting submissions for completeness and accuracy.
- Collaborated with underwriters to assess risk factors and coverage needs.
- Processed policy changes and endorsements efficiently within established timelines.
- Utilized underwriting software to track applications and manage workflow effectively.
- Monitored industry trends, market conditions and pricing strategies to identify opportunities for improvements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXHigh school diploma -
Canton High School
Canton, TX05-1998
Skills
- Workers' compensation management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Data confidentiality
- Reliability
- General liability assessment
- Construction safety oversight
- Risk management
- Root cause analysis
- Safety training and orientation
- OSHA compliance
- Industry standards knowledge
- DOT regulations expertise
- Legal compliance
- Quality management systems
- Manufacturing processes
- Conflict resolution
- Policy development
- Marine safety protocols
- Human resources management
- Safety inspections
- Excavation safety practices
- Confined space entry procedures
- Policy implementation
- Fall protection strategies
- Safety culture promotion
Certification
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- OSHA 30 Construction
- (NESC) Rules for Joint-Use Construction
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Forklift
- Utility Avoidance
- Excavation/Competent Person
- Confined Space
- Train the Trainer Safe Driver Program Instructor/Progressive Insurance
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Driving License Class C
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
US Navy, Active Duty, 1995 - 1998 Crash & Salvage (Fire Rescue) USS Nimitz
US Navy, Reserves, 1999 - 2001 (Ft Worth,TX JRB (Fire Rescue)
References
References available upon request.
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Affiliations
- Dycom Industries
Timeline
Director of Safety
Texstar Enterprises LLC
08.2022 - Current
Internal Logistics Toyota Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
12.2020 - 08.2022
EHS & Human Resources Manager
The General Ship Repair Corp
03.2020 - 06.2020
Rail and Safety Supervisor
Auto Warehousing Co
12.2019 - 03.2020
Safety & Quality Field Operations Manager
North American Rail Solutions
05.2019 - 12.2019
Supervising Manager
Vitamin Shoppe
11.2018 - 05.2019
LP Safety & HAZMAT Manager
Lowe's
07.2015 - 05.2018
Workers' Comp Claim Adjuster
Parkland Hospital System
07.2014 - 12.2014
Workers' Comp Claim Adjuster
Freestone Insurance f/k/a Dallas National Insurance
08.2013 - 07.2014
Claims Professional
AIG Insurance
07.2012 - 08.2013
Underwriting Technician
AIG Insurance
12.2008 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Tyler Junior College
High school diploma -
Canton High School