Kristina Hopkins
Holiday,FL
Summary
Continuous Improvement, Environmental,Health and Safety Senior Manager- manufacturing industry professional. Methodical about evaluating and optimizing worker conditions through use of strategic monitoring programs. Vigilant and analytical in isolating and addressing different concerns. Detail-oriented inspector/mitigator, and multitasking abilities. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing continuous improvements and project management. Collaborates with other team/department members for optimized plant performance. Lean manufacturing practices. Successfully meets annual operational and Regulatory targets, while outlining needed safety improvements. Organized, dependable, honest candidate focusing on integrity, while striving for work standard improvements. ALWAYS INNOVATING
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Safety, Environmental and Security Senior Manager
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Dunedin, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct monthly facility audits and daily inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks
- Manage Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)- 6 direct reports
- Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) Manager
- Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Manager
- Reduced OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 55% from 2022-2023, OSHA Hours Reporting
- Hazardous Materials/Substance Program Manager
- Strong collaboration/Negotiation skills for influencing safety policies
- Sustainability Reporting (WUR/EUR/ACE) in Enablon
- Near Miss/Sifp Investigations/mitigations/RCA's
- Prepare and develop JSA/JHA for specific juice manufacturing workflow processes
- Investigate all accidents to determine root cause and provide corrective actions that eliminate or reduce/mitigate future hazards
- Develop recommendations/Influence stakeholders decisions to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors, and procedures for all manufacturing plant employees
- Reduced waste costs by 30% for biohazardous and hazardous waste disposal services by streamlining waste generation process
- Trained employees in most current regulations, Kore (company) requirements and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety
- Evaluate effectiveness of safety program using established goals and make recommendations and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards and best practices
- Serve as safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations for DOT, Hazmat, OSHA, and EPA
- Develop and implement safety policies IAW company and regulatory agencies
- Provide strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures
- Brainstormed and developed strategies to achieve short- and long-term objectives and influence a positive safety culture.
Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Distribution Center
Clearwater, FL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- OSHA Reporting/Recording
- Monitored implementation and adequacy of corrective actions taken, working with management to resolve ongoing issues through monthly hazard assessments and site audits
- Inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure safety regulation compliance
- Created and developed OSHA training modules for lockout tag out, electrical safety, PPE, forklift, root cause analysis, fall protection for both external clients and internal employees
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Provided coaching/training to associates for continued improvement utilizing Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology
- Developed BBS Program
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Designed programs, policies and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards
- Conducted safety audits and investigated quality issues
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Project Manager/ Environmental Specialist
DOer Products And Services
Tampa, FL
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations for OSHA and EPA
- Provided odor control solutions to industrial/municipal industries
- Promote positive safety culture
- Created and implemented a preventative maintenance schedule for field equipment, utilizing lean methodologies
- Project Manager over Hillsborough counties’ vapor phase odor control systems for over 60 municipal wastewater sites, including 7 WWTP
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management on a recurring basis
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Utilized tracking and reporting metrics to influence and regulate proficient processes for increased program equipment efficiency
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures
- Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindsets resulting in improved productivity
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
Environmental Specialist / Air Quality Monitor
Pinellas County
Clearwater, FL
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Developed and maintained quality assurance documentation
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies
- Performed air audits, meeting the 6 NAAQS, investigated policy violations and recommended solutions
- Repaired and maintained environmental data analyzers and calibrators across seven county sites, meeting all local, state (FDEP) and federal (EPA) standards.
Electronics Technician 2
Pasco County
New Port Richey, FL
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues
- Conduct Safety Inspections: eyewash/exit signs/fire extinguishers/ladders
- Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance
- Instrumentation: Inspect, test, adjust and repair electric, mechanical and pneumatic instruments, control valves, and systems used to indicate, record and control operations in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
United States Navy
- E-6, (15 years’ Experience in Engineering, Safety and Security Management)
- Law Enforcement Officer, Cryogenic Plant Supervisor, Refrigeration Supervisor | Water Plant Operator
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health/Envirnonmental Management
Columbia Southern University
10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Charles Town
02.2011
Skills
- Safety/Environmental Management
- Near Miss/SIFp’s Investigations
- Problem Solver/ Troubleshooting
- 5S Methodology/Kaizen
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- SAP
- Value Stream Mapping
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Process Improvement Solutions/Kaizen
- Workflow Optimization
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Cross Functional Collaborator
- Mini-Tab
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Risk Management Program (RMP)
- Manufacturing Processes
- Microsoft Office: Excel/PPT/Word
- Incident Investigations / Risk Assessments
- Strong Organizational Skills & Work Ethic
- Wastewater Manager
- Detail Oriented
- Training Programs
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Regulatory Requirements / Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency Response Plans
- Hazard Identification
Certification
- 49 CFR -DOT: Hazardous Material Shipping, Apr 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Mar 2024
- Continuous Improvement Professional, Feb 2024
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Jan 2024
- Lean Management Certification, Jan 2024
- Sustainability & Development Master Certification – Dec 2023
- RCRA, - Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
- Hazwoper 24-hour Nov 2023 - Nov- 2024
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional Jan 2022
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction July 2022
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach July 2021
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certification October 2020
- Stormwater Discharge and Permits in Construction August 2019
- FDEP Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Nov 2013
- MSc, GSP
Timeline
Safety, Environmental and Security Senior Manager
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
09.2022 - Current
Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Distribution Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager/ Environmental Specialist
DOer Products And Services
02.2019 - 10.2021
Environmental Specialist / Air Quality Monitor
Pinellas County
07.2015 - 09.2018
Electronics Technician 2
Pasco County
02.2013 - 07.2015
United States Navy
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health/Envirnonmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
Charles Town
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