Maxwell Daniel, SMP

• Lead all EHS operations for a 650-employee manufacturing facility and a 50-employee offsite distribution center, overseeing OSHA, EPA, ADEQ, and ISO 14001/45001 management systems, as well as safety and environmental training programs.
• Reduced TRIR from 3.57 to 0.45, and LTIR from 0.96 to 0.15 over two years, cutting OSHA recordables by nearly 90%.
• Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Labor in 2024 for surpassing 1 million safe work hours without a lost-time incident.
• Manage ISO surveillance and recertification audits, legal and other requirements, internal audits, and CAPA across both sites.
• Deployed Gates’ first Learning Management System (LMS) for OSHA-mandated safety training and onboarding; currently, we are piloting the system for the Americas region.
• Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings, and lead Gemba walks with management, focused on layered accountability and hazard recognition.
• Direct all environmental compliance, including air permits, stormwater, hazardous waste, Tier II, and TRI/Form R reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for OSHA and ADEQ inspections and enforcement, including response coordination, documentation, and corrective action.

• Hold Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance; dual-role operator providing both signals intelligence (35P) and tactical medical support in field environments.
• Served as battalion-level instructor, training over 350 soldiers in tactical and riot medicine during periods of heightened civil unrest, enhancing readiness for large-scale domestic response operations.
• Led medical coverage and risk mitigation during live-fire ranges and field training exercises; conducted real-time safety briefings and casualty response planning in high-stress settings.
• Recognized as company SME for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC); developed and delivered recurring hands-on training to improve emergency response performance and reduce field injury severity.

• Directed safety oversight for a $150 million facility expansion project, managing contractor safety, construction-phase audits, equipment integration, and field-level compliance — completed with zero OSHA recordables across extensive contractor hours.
• Supervised a team of 12 direct reports (Plant Safety Monitors), ensuring consistent execution of inspections, training, and facility-wide safety protocols in alignment with OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, NFPA, and USDA requirements.
• Maintained full PSM and RMP compliance for a food processing facility utilizing 40,000+ lbs of anhydrous ammonia, including program administration, audits, training, and EPA reporting.
• Provided safety design input during equipment selection and layout planning to support safe commissioning and startup of new systems.
• Conducted site audits, hazard assessments, and safety training to maintain operational compliance during construction and ongoing food production.
• Collaborated with Occupational Health and Workers’ Compensation teams to manage case files, review incidents, and implement corrective actions.

Occupational Safety Supervisor | PSM Coordinator | OHS Dept. Lead

• Promoted through three progressively senior EHS roles across two USDA food plants; advanced from safety lead to site-level supervisor managing 6 direct reports and the Workers' Compensation program for 500 and 700-employee facilities.
• Full PSM and RMP program ownership at a 700-employee ammonia refrigeration facility using ~58,000 lbs of anhydrous ammonia; led all 14 elements, contractor training, audits, and EPA documentation.
• Conducted quarterly audits at other company facilities, evaluating site health & safety programs and environmental compliance against ISO 14001 standards and internal protocols.
• Served as Incident Commander during HAZMAT events and led a 55-member Hazmat Technician team; submitted Tier II and TRI/Form R reports and maintained EPA RMP documentation.
• Delivered site-wide safety training (LO/TO, PIT, HazComm), supported emergency planning, and oversaw AutoCAD-based evacuation map updates across multiple sites.
• Navigated COVID-19 protocol enforcement and partnered with Occupational Health and Corporate WC to improve injury response and case resolution.

• Designed rig layouts, directional well plats, grading plans, and aboveground disturbance maps used for oil & gas pad construction and compliance.
• Created site safety diagrams and reclamation plans, supporting pre-job hazard assessment and environmental mitigation planning.
• Supported surface use permitting and engineering deliverables submitted to regulatory bodies, aiding compliance with BLM and EPA guidelines.

• Conducted daily OSHA-aligned safety inspections, hazmat checks, and employee training in a high-volume retail environment.
• Trained 70+ employees on HazMat procedures and maintained compliance with corporate and regulatory safety standards.
• Conducted incident investigations, safety audits, and store emergency planning alongside management.