Leslie James Flanery
Modesto,Ca
Summary
Results-driven operations and safety manager with a strong track record in reducing incident rates and enhancing safety culture across multiple facilities. Expertise in regulatory compliance, safety program development, and performance analysis, driving operational excellence through effective training and strategic initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Divisional Safety Manager
Silgan Closures, LLC
Downers Grove, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Led the implementation of a new Safety notification, standardization plan and electronic reporting program within entire division including a robust Near Miss Reporting Program. Reduce TIR by 50% in year one!
- Led the implementation of the revised IIPP and written Safety Programs for Silgan Closures.
- Implemented, oversaw, and ensured compliance with all safety programs in the Closures division.
- Led the implementation of a standardized PPE list to reduce Cuts/Laceration & Strain/Sprain program for employees.
- Identified and implemented procedures to enhance operational safety and support safety initiatives across the company.
- Delivered monthly safety KPI reports to division, informing safety calls and decision-making.
- Rewrote and conducted nationwide safety training through LMS program, incorporating audit findings.
- Developed relationship with workers’ comp doctors using JHA/JDA/JSA’s and Injury Management program elements to reduce workers comp cases (Including Work Partners services)
Regional Safety Manager
Silgan Containers, LLC
Riverbank, CA
11.2016 - 10.2024
- Prepared safety policies and ensured adherence to safety audits and regulatory compliance inspections, enhancing overall safety culture.
- Led the implementation of the revised IIPP and written Safety Programs for the facilities.
- Led the implementation of a revised Cuts/Laceration & Strain/Sprain program for employees to prevent injuries.
- Implemented and oversaw compliance with safety programs in 13 facilities.
- Conducted nationwide facility safety training and audits to ensure compliance and promote safety awareness.
- Identified and implemented procedures designed to improve operations and drive Safety Initiatives across the company.
- Implemented a new safety notification, standardization plan, and electronic reporting program across multiple facilities.
- Participated in the Kaizen team and led Safety Ergonomics Committee audits and monthly meetings.
- Developed relationships with workers’ comp doctors through JHA/JDA/JSA’s and Injury Management program elements, leading to a reduction in workers comp cases.
Maintenance Manager
ConAgra.
Oakdale, CA
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Implemented an equipment maintenance program using SAP.
- Developed technical skills training program for union maintenance personnel to improve workforce capabilities.
- Led rebuild and maintenance activities for plant readiness during tomato season, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Measured and managed maintenance KPIs, including work order completion and PM completion.
- Led the implementation of a revised work schedule for union maintenance employees.
- Prepared the plant for readiness of a new digital WAC water softener system.
- Reorganized electronic parts accounting system using SAP to enhance accuracy and accessibility.
Consulting/Contract Experience –Maintenance/Safety/EHS/PSM Manager
California Dairies Inc.
Turlock, CA
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Directed the on-site clinic and safety program went 4.2 mm hours without a LTA and workers comp reserve was reduced by 55%.
- Led the implementation of the revised IIPP and written Safety Programs.
- Ensured compliance of ammonia systems with CUPA/Cal-Arp inspections, updating online PSM and rewriting RMP programs to meet regulatory standards.
- Experienced in directing plant-wide cultural shifts, reorganization, and implementation of SOP, SLC, WI and ISO programs while maintaining compliance with FDA/ISO 14001/TUV required health standards.
- Led implementation of WO program and CMMS software, overseeing scheduling and maintenance of equipment, KPI development, skills training, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide directions to standardize the parts room and MRO purchasing by implementing a CMMS PO system along with setting up min/max levels, reorder points, critical spares and VMI where applicable.
- Established a valve exercise program and provided training for the emergency response program.
- Identified and implemented new systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Project/Construction Manager
The Design Group/Barry-Wehmiller Inc.
Modesto, CA
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed construction of $50mm CSA project and bottling line installation at E&J Gallo winery, ensuring project completion on schedule and within budget.
- Provided leadership in the implementation of Construction Management form-pack that included the safety, scheduling, and project management for equipment installations, regulatory compliance and structural retrofits.
- Oversaw the design, modification, and construction phases of the infrastructure inside the MSC building.
- Directed implementation of visual factory projects, enhancing services, machine, and full line efficiencies to optimize process flow and inter-plant communications.
- Collaborated with APPCO to ensure compliance of ammonia systems drawings with CUPA/Cal-Arp inspections/regulations, including updates to online PSM and revisions of RMP programs.
Operations Manager
Advanced H2O LLC
Stockton, CA
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed operations for warehousing, quality, maintenance, and production of plastics bottling manufacturing facility, ensuring cost-effective purchasing management.
- Directed plant-wide cultural shifts and reorganizations, implementing SOP, SLC, WI, and ISO programs for 90+ direct and indirect reports.
- Managed a gallon blow molder process change to increase throughput from 22 ppm to 31ppm. This resulted in a Line OEE increase of 26%.
- Provided expertise for Lean Six Sigma projects, enhancing engineering services and machine efficiencies, and streamlining process flow and inter-plant communications.
Facilities-EH&S/ Maint Manager
Wild Rocket Foods (Fresh & Easy)
Riverside, CA
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Oversaw Facility Maintenance & Engineering Dept. and Environmental, Health and Safety compliance, including FDA/ISO 9000/SQF.
- Collaborated with the Fire Marshall to implement emergency response protocols for a 20k-lb ammonia system in produce manufacturing.
- Implemented Lyco/Rayco refuse system, achieving 33% reduction in waste landfill usage and 48% reduction in discharge sump pH levels.
- Led multiple projects for line installations and retrofits during business startup.
Facilities-EH&S/Maint Manager
Baxter Medication Delivery
Irvine, CA
01.2005 - 11.2007
- Directed on-site clinic and safety program achieving 4.2 million hours without a lost time accident; reduced workers compensation reserve by 75%.
- Led Kaizen Team and conducted safety team/Kanban meetings to enhance safety culture and continuous improvement.
- Ensured compliance with FDA, ISO 14001, and TUV health standards.
- Managed project for rubber extrusion process expansion including extruder, puller system, grinder, and bag house installation; increased production output by 27% and improved control of feed systems to enhance regrind quality. Project cost $750k.
- Engineered and managed a project to install a 150hp PCA Variable Speed Compressor system with no effect to production. Cost of project $255K.
Maintenance/Project Manager
Jon Donaire Desserts
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2002 - 12.2004
- Managed a $6 million 4 machine retrofit project that resulted in reducing an 8+ second cycle time down to a 3 second cycle time. Project including equipment upgrades completed within budget guidelines.
- Managed Drain Upgrade project to replace underground drain system, enhancing sanitation and reducing bacterial risks within a $260K budget.
- Facilitated R&D for new crumb machine design, increasing cake production from 18 ppm to 32 ppm and reducing downtime by 30% within a $135K project budget.
- Schedule and Maintain Annual PMs for manufacturing equipment using Lean Principles. Reduce DT by 27%.
- Engineered and designed new filler system for cheesecake production, to reduce fill variances from 1.0% to 0.02%.
- Completed CIP upgrade to enhance sanitation of product piping, increasing pressure from 50 psi to 95 psi to reduce bacterial risks.
- Ensured PSM/RMP compliance by developing emergency response protocols for the 30k-lb ammonia system in ice cream manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Concordia College
Wilmington, Delaware01-2015
Certified - 0 to 12,800v Underground and Surface & Electrical Theory
MSHA Technical Institute
Pikeville, KY01-1987
Skills
- Safety management
- Safety program development
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance auditing
- Incident investigation
- Incident analysis
- Hazard analysis
- Safety auditing
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Machinery safety
- Risk assessment
- Equipment inspection
- Process improvement
- Data analysis reporting
- Training development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team collaboration
- Health management
- Materials management
- Problem-solving
Training
- Supervisory Skills Certificate, Skill Path Schools, Modesto, CA
- Welding Certified, The Welding School, Modesto, CA
- Calibrations & Control of Measuring Systems, Excel Partnerships, Lexington, KY
- MP2 Essentials 5.0 Certificate, Data Stream, Lexington, KY
- DMT Training Certificate, Eurotherm Gauging Systems, Boston, MA
- Management Conference, Career Track, Ontario, CA
- Laser Safety Officer training, Cincinnati, OH
- Lean Champion with Predictive/Preventative Maintenance Programs, Irvine, CA, Greenbelt Certification completed
- Cal-Arp/PSM/RMP/CIRO Certificate, ARTS Academy, Tipton, CA
- 70E Electrical Safety Certificate, Boretti, Inc., Turlock, CA
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Divisional Safety Manager
Silgan Closures, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
Silgan Containers, LLC
11.2016 - 10.2024
Maintenance Manager
ConAgra.
09.2015 - 12.2016
Consulting/Contract Experience –Maintenance/Safety/EHS/PSM Manager
California Dairies Inc.
07.2014 - 08.2015
Project/Construction Manager
The Design Group/Barry-Wehmiller Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2014
Operations Manager
Advanced H2O LLC
03.2010 - 06.2012
Facilities-EH&S/ Maint Manager
Wild Rocket Foods (Fresh & Easy)
11.2007 - 03.2009
Facilities-EH&S/Maint Manager
Baxter Medication Delivery
01.2005 - 11.2007
Maintenance/Project Manager
Jon Donaire Desserts
02.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Concordia College
Certified - 0 to 12,800v Underground and Surface & Electrical Theory
MSHA Technical Institute