Safety professional with extensive experience in managing regional safety operations and driving compliance initiatives. Proven track record in implementing safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety culture, and reducing incidents. Collaborative and results-driven, consistently reliable and adaptable to evolving safety needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HRBP
Mccain
06.2024 - Current
Designed Escort Documents. Determined need for this document by assisting as a Escort with an employee which avoided a recordable incident in 2024.
Worked with the Safety Team to review the Post Offer Pre Employment packet due to a process failure and found documents to be outdated.
Employee Engagement Survey to support Management Team to understand gaps and implement action items to bridge these gaps.
Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of HR Metrics with Management to ensure alignment and understanding of scorecard.
Strong business acumen allowed the development of HR Strategies which align with Business Strategies.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Director - Human Resources Manufacturing
Alliance
08.2022 - 06.2024
Conducted HR Structure review and deploying a structure to better meet the needs of the business. Including promotions and development plans for the Department to continue the growth path aligning skills and talent.
Foundational compliance structure developed driving Policy Development, Consistent Application, and I9 Audit.
Leading Development of a Learning Organizational Culture, to include Team Leader, Group Leader, and Area Leader Training. Implemented Pilot with positive feedback from Stakeholders and Participants.
Found Safety Training gap and assisted Safety Department finding a Training Management System with ease of access to the hourly population.
Focused on using the underutilized technology to assist in our Leadership Development Program and transition away from manual processes for KPI data collection.
Regional Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Kerry
04.2020 - 08.2022
Responsible for COVID related policies and procedures with the Safety Team.
Advisor to five (5) manufacturing facilities, partnering with operational leaders to align recruiting, talent management, change management, and consulting in all HR matters.
Designed Leadership Development Strategy, the process included implementation of Leadership Training Matrix and Frontline Leadership Program.
Successfully led rollout of Kronos Workforce Dimensions for all “Smoke” locations.
Administer and coach site regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement, to assure compliance and assist with interpretation, grievance process, and arbitration.
Developed strategy documents and participated in this process which led to a successful contract negotiation in December 2020.
Retention Strategy included conducting wage analysis to align plants with the geographical market. Successfully implemented results at all non-union locations driving turnover down to 5% at Tennessee location.
Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across all HR practices.
Managed conflict resolution processes within the workplace, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to collaboration and teamwork.
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ORBIS Corporation a Divison Of Menasha Corporation
01.2011 - 04.2020
Developed and implemented site safety program and HR policy review process.
Developed strategy for safety culture and overall culture change at location, conducted engagement survey and development of teams for data review and action plan implementation, allowing for retention rate of 97%.
Lead Root Cause Analysis Teams for Incidents/Injuries allowing Action Items to be created and followed through until closure.
Successfully responded to an Audit of Medical Benefits Invoicing, resulting in savings of $200K from original payment demand.
Continued to Coordinate with external safety consultants to bring fresh perspectives on improving workplace safety standards.
Administer CBA and completed negotiations with the Teamsters for the Monticello Location in 2018 and with the United Food and Commercial Workers in Manchester in 2019.
Regional Safety Manager/HR Manager Support
ORBIS Corporation a Division of Menasha Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2017
Leading of Union and Non-Union locations as they work toward their Safety goals achieving 0 recordable injuries for a year at several of the sites.
Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential risks and address them proactively.
Facilitated Training and Designed Training Management System, which required scheduled Overall Company Safety training and Site Specific Training for 3400 employees.
Implemented Safety Calendar for each site allowing for ease in tracking, Audits, Permits, Trainings needed, and other compliance items to be monitored.
Monitored Near Miss and Injury’s through Tracking Tool on SharePoint site.
Developed and Implemented Safety Handbook, Safety Absolutes, Accident & Illness processes, Written Safety Programs, and OSHA visit guidelines.
Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
Trained Site Leaders on implementation of Risk Assessment Program at sight, looking for trends allowing Teams to focus and develop action items for Risk Abatement.
Developed a Safety Document, Communication, and Training Strategy. This included centralized training set up through E-Safety and Built the Safety SharePoint Site for the Organization.
The Safety Strategy included successful implementation DuPont Stop, Safety Scorecard, and Stop, Think, Act Program at all locations.
Lead Business Continuity Development for all locations, was nominated for the Presidential Award for this project.
Assisted with OSHA visits with Sites, making sure they were prepared and supported through the process.
Facilitated Training and Designed Training Management System, which required scheduled Overall Company Safety training and Site Specific Training for 3400 employees.
Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
This position required 75% travel throughout the US and Toronto Canada Site.
Provided Support and a mentor for HR Managers for all ORBIS and assisted in HR transition of any acquired facilities.
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ORBIS Corporation a Division of Menasha Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2017
Culture change led to increasing engagement through LEAF training program at the facility.
Developed and implemented Safety Strategy with the Behavior Based Safety Team and Sight Safety Team, driving OIR to 0.
Documented and trended Observations with the Teams and completed Root Cause Analysis to focus on High-Risk Hazards/Tasks. Developed Toolbox Talks and Trainings to support findings.
Developed and implemented Safety Score Card Program and Safety Coaching Program.
Developed strategy for Plant HR/Safety onboarding including full day of orientation and mentoring of these individuals.
Participated in the development of the Employee Engagement Survey which was implemented at both ORBIS and Menasha Corporation.
HR Leader for the Menasha Corporation Sustainability project “Cool Choices”.
Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Quality
Marian University
Fond Du Lac
12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Marian Universitiy
Fond Du Lac, WI
06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
01-2005
Associate of Science - Supervisory Management
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
01-1999
Skills
Accident/Incident investigation
Safety training Both Corporate and Site Specific
Designing, Building & Implementing safety programs
Injury prevention & Incident management
Behavior-based safety
Team leadership
Hazard communication
Compliance management
Fall protection
Policy development
Process safety management
Regulations and compliance
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour
OSHA 30 Hour
Certified Nurse Aide
PHR
Timeline
HRBP
Mccain
06.2024 - Current
Director - Human Resources Manufacturing
Alliance
08.2022 - 06.2024
Regional Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Kerry
04.2020 - 08.2022
Regional Safety Manager/HR Manager Support
ORBIS Corporation a Division of Menasha Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2017
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ORBIS Corporation a Division of Menasha Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2017
Human Resources & Safety Manager
ORBIS Corporation a Divison Of Menasha Corporation
01.2011 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Quality
Marian University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Marian Universitiy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marian University
Associate of Science - Supervisory Management
Fox Valley Technical College
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