MICHAEL HUGHES
Fort Worth
Summary
With 24 years of combined experience in explosive, maintenance, and safety operations, I have the expertise and skills to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees and stakeholders. My mission is to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement across the organization while reducing risks and costs associated with workplace accidents and injuries. I am a certified safety professional (CSP) and a graduate safety practitioner (GSP) with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health technology. I am also a retired Air Force veteran with a background in weapons loading and armament systems maintenance, where I developed strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Manager
Shermco Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated bi-monthly audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting weekly training sessions and workshops.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging EHS trends, adapting company policies as necessary to maintain a high standard of safety.
- Conducted multiple incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of similar events.
Senior Safety Manager
WL Plastics
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised and empowered safety committee members to conduct 60 monthly inspections, directly contributing to the company's success in achieving passing scores during two critical asset care audits.
- Facilitated 30 incidents and led 14 investigations resulting in an overall reduction of injuries by 75%.
- Developed and implemented a new investigation policy to standardize procedures company-wide; reduced investigation completion time by 40% and increased accuracy in findings by 25%
- Teamed with local emergency response organizations to devise and execute the company's first emergency rescue blueprint for Vac tank entry.
- Spearheaded an initiative to extend availability beyond standard hours for incident management, safety concerns, and consulting, resulting in a 60% decrease in incidents and an improved response time by 25%.
Regional Safety Manager
Hydro Resources
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Orchestrated a comprehensive workplace safety audit resulting in the elimination of 75+ safety hazards; reduced OSHA violations by 60% and improved overall workplace safety culture.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with the development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Directed the complete life cycle of designated audits, adhering to departmental protocols; provided detailed progress and closing reports to senior management and clients, resulting in enhanced decision-making, and streamlined operational efficiency.
- Restructured safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, resulting in a 35% decrease in workplace injuries and a 20% increase in safety inspection ratings.
- Led discussions with executive management and stakeholders to develop and refine safety protocols, driving a 50% improvement in safety compliance metrics.
Maintenance & Explosive Safety Manager
United States Air Force
08.2001 - 04.2022
- Directed and advised on weapons and maintenance safety operations across 6 European locations, ensuring 100% compliance with military regulations and safeguarding a $3.4B DoD asset portfolio; led inspections and oversight of 98+ personnel across 20 departments.
- Delivered expert analysis on safety trends and explosive handling protocols to USAF and allied senior leaders, driving risk mitigation for 200+ training missions and ensuring 100% accountability for a $211M munitions stockpile.
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Columbia
Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Columbia
Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Armament Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2012
Skills
- Accident Prevention
- Incident Investigation
- Safety training development
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response planning
- First aid and CPR
- Explosive Safety
- Occupational health management
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety training
- Management systems
- Incident investigation
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- First Aid/CPR Instructor
- Senior Leadership Course
- Senior Maintenance Supervisor
- Military Training Instructor
- Explosive Safety Manager
- Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
- Certified Rigger Level 1
- Certified Crane Signal Person
Timeline
EHS Manager
Shermco Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Senior Safety Manager
WL Plastics
09.2023 - 08.2024
Regional Safety Manager
Hydro Resources
08.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance & Explosive Safety Manager
United States Air Force
08.2001 - 04.2022
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Columbia
Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Columbia
Southern University
Associates of Applied Science - Armament Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force