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Mark Gosser

1901 Tower Rd,WA

Summary

Dynamic Safety Manager with a proven track record at Merit Logistics, excelling in incident investigation and safety program development. Achieved significant reductions in accident rates through proactive hazard identification and comprehensive staff training. Known for strong leadership and collaboration skills, fostering a culture of safety and compliance across all levels of the organization.

Work History

Safety Manager

Merit Logistics
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.

Dock Crew Lead

Merit Logistics / Fred Meyer
  • Enhanced dock efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for loading and unloading cargo.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to junior crew members, supporting their professional development within the organization.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues across various teams to achieve common goals while maintaining high levels of individual accountability.
  • Developed contingency plans for potential issues like labor shortages or equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruption to daily operations when faced with unforeseen challenges.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across all aspects of the business.
  • Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets in key areas such as productivity, safety, and customer service.
  • Optimized storage space utilization, organizing warehouse layout for easy access to materials and efficient cargo handling.
  • Managed inventory control, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments to prevent loss or damage.
  • Coordinated closely with other departments such as customs, transportation, sales, and logistics to ensure smooth operations at the dock area.

Skills

  • Incident investigation
  • Implementing policies
  • Safety program development
  • Hazard identification
  • Incident reporting
  • Staff training
  • Safety audits
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety auditing
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Safety inspection
  • Training program development
  • Risk identification
  • Lockout-tagout procedures
  • Incident response
  • Regulations and compliance
  • Report preparation
  • Compliance management
  • Knowledgeable in safety standard
  • Site assessment
  • Occupational health management
  • Developing training programs
  • Emergency response planning
  • Excavation safety

Timeline

Safety Manager

Merit Logistics

Dock Crew Lead

Merit Logistics / Fred Meyer
Mark Gosser