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Maxwell Daniel, DASM
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
TS/SCI-cleared Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager of a ~630 employee manufacturing plant with progressive EHS leadership experience. ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor and ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 Integrated Internal Auditor. Experienced in designing and managing EHS and PSM elements based on organizational operations, business needs, and values. Lead facility behavioral based observations, and evaluation of work sites with a focus on hazard recognition. Experienced in incident investigations and root-cause analysis. Exhibited in-depth ability to recognize potential liabilities and implement practical control measures resulting in successfully reducing risk, workplace incidents, and related costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager
Gates Corporation
08.2022 - Current
- Manage OSHA, EPA, and all incorporated reference compliance for 630-employee manufacturing facility.
- Responsible for establishing specific objectives and targets that address HSE risk reduction, injury prevention, waste elimination, and energy elimination based on risk
- Establish, implement, and sustain ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ESG, and Gates' HSE Management System.
- Led 62% TRIR and 73% LTIR reduction from 2022 to 2023.
Signals Intelligence (35P)
Utah Army National Guard
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for identifying, categorizing, translating, and summarizing foreign language communications from assigned geographic area.
- Hold active TS/SCI clearance.
- Hold additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 68W - Combat Medic Specialist.
- Company subject matter expert (SME) for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training and double as Company Medic during live-fire exercises/field training exercises.
Safety Manager
Simmons Prepared Foods
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Directly oversaw safety for $150M expansion project, from equipment selection phase to construction site safety - aligning contractors with company safety policies and OSHA 1926 compliance.
- Directly ensured facility adheres to OSHA 1910, EPA, and NFPA regulations, along with remaining audit-ready at any time.
- Directly managed 12 Plant Safety Monitors, ensuring facility safety and site security/integrity per USDA regulations.
- Guide and mentor facility management in hazard identification, 5S, and A3 root-cause analysis/corrective action practices.
- Work closely with Occupational Health and Corporate Worker's Compensation Manager to ensure smooth case management and appropriate corrective actions are taken.
Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor
West Liberty Foods, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw facility of ~500 employees OSHA/EPA compliance as subject-matter-expert in occupational safety and health.
- Directly supervised Occupational Health (EMT) department and Janitorial departments, with 6 direct reports.
- Monitored accident trends to target areas of deficiency and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Was responsible for facility Workers’ Compensation program. Worked closely with Corporate Worker's Compensation Manager to facilitate appropriate case management.
- Actively ensured facility was compliant/adhering to ever-changing COVID-19 safety protocols.
Process Safety Management Coordinator
West Liberty Foods, LLC
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Independently oversaw 700 employee facility compliance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 in all 14 PSM elements and remained audit-ready.
- Ensured plant Hazmat team of 55 employees was fully trained at Hazmat Technician level and equipped with SCBAs/other pertinent equipment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
- Acted as facility Incident Commander (IC) during Hazmat events per National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS).
- Ensured plant was in compliance with EPA's Risk Management Plan and submitted annual Tier II and Form R's for facility with ~58,000 lbs Anhydrous Ammonia.
Occupational Safety & Health Dept. Lead
West Liberty Foods, LLC
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Led 4 Occupational Health Specialists/EMTs, ensuring department tasks were completed and scheduling was adequate for coverage.
- Assisted Workers' Compensation Manager with case files, cooperatively working toward closing caseload.
- Completed safety observations and ensured corrective actions were implemented.
- Provided treatment of injuries to West Liberty Foods' team members.
- Conducted safety trainings, such as LO/TO, Powered Industrial Truck, and HazComm.
- Assisted facility and other West Liberty Foods' facilities by updating all facility Emergency Evacuation maps using AutoCAD. Maintained all updates necessary.
Civil Engineering Draftsman II (Oil & Gas)
Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS)
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Produced site safety diagrams, directional well plats, section breakdowns, alignment sheets, grading designs, rig layouts, reclamation diagrams, road, pipeline and above ground appurtenance right-of-ways, along with disturbance and surface use area plats for oil and gas well pads.
LP, Safety, & Hazmat Specialist
Lowe's Companies Inc
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted safety audits, reviewed safety reports, conducted area inspections to maintain compliance with OSHA and corporate safety policy.
- Oversaw store employee safety compliance, including management team comprised of 23 employees.
- Regularly trained/re-trained store personnel of 70+ on safety and hazmat policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Utah State University
Logan, UT 08.2015 - 05.2020
Software
Google Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Tableau
APSM
UKG HRIS System
ADP HRIS System
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
VelocityEHS
Certification
EMT-B, issued by National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Timeline
Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager
Gates Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Safety Manager
Simmons Prepared Foods
06.2021 - 08.2022
Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor
West Liberty Foods, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2021
Process Safety Management Coordinator
West Liberty Foods, LLC
05.2018 - 06.2019
Occupational Safety & Health Dept. Lead
West Liberty Foods, LLC
09.2017 - 05.2018
Signals Intelligence (35P)
Utah Army National Guard
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Utah State University
08.2015 - 05.2020
Civil Engineering Draftsman II (Oil & Gas)
Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS)
02.2014 - 08.2017
LP, Safety, & Hazmat Specialist
Lowe's Companies Inc
05.2012 - 01.2014
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