Experienced safety management professional with a proven track record of enhancing workplace safety standards and fostering a culture of compliance. Recognized for ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve safety objectives and navigate evolving safety challenges. Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments and comprehensive incident investigations, ensuring a reliable and adaptable presence in dynamic environments. Extensive experience in battery manufacturing, greenfield site development, chemical management, and fire mitigation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Construction and Operation Engineering Safety Manager
Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina
06.2022 - 12.2024
Develop and implemented comprehensive safety programs for battery operations and construction, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and industry Regulation
Accomplished the lowest Work-comp and Incident rate in Toyota 35+plus years of manufacturing than any of the 13 manufacturing sites in North America
Developed Risk Assessment strategies and hazard analysis to identify potential safety risks and implemented mitigation measures
Developed PPE matrix for Battery Manufacturing and Yokoten to other sites across North America
Designed and implemented safety protocols for handling and storage of hazardous materials, including, NMP, Lithium-ion Batteries, NMC, and Graphite
Develop Toyota’s first North America Safety Team and assign roles and responsibilities according to identified risk for the battery making process
Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and obtain necessary permits for plant operations
Completed Executive Level SOAR certification
Government Permit Requirements for Battery
Battery testing and Fire Mitigation Process
Materials and Science and battery chemistry process
Familiarity with Battery making process
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Team development and hiring for Battery Plant
Developed PPE Matrix for Battery Site
Developed comprehensive Battery safety policies
Collaborated with cross functional team including Environmental, Engineering and Quality
Help position on the Automotive Safety Form for Battery Manufacturing
Safety/HR Specialist
TSMS/ Ergo
01.2015 - 06.2022
Manufacturing shop safety support
Leadership skills are required to influence team member behavior as it relates to organizational priorities and to interact with team members and plant management through Task Force Groups, department meetings, training courses, etc
Implement TSMS plant wide and support established process
New model safety / pilot support (ergonomics I safety)
TSMS -system management and implementation
Core safety- procedure/policy standardization
Ergonomics- focal point
Identify gaps related to plant and shop development activities
Prioritize and develop sustainable action plans to reduce and/or eliminate those gaps
TMMMS FRAMP Lead
TMMMS Mobile Equipment Lead
TMMMS CHIPS Lead
Assist TMR in essential HR issues
Investigate Incidents and report out to Work Comp
Senior Safety Coordinator/Quality Supervisor
Spinnaker 3rd PL/ to Cummins
06.2012 - 06.2015
Develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g
The OHSA, ANSI, EPA, NFPA 70e / Environmental Conservation Acts
Work on various Six Sigma Projects for Process Safety and Ergonomics
Lean Manufacturing training for Quality development
Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting
Appointment of safety representatives for all departments
Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management
Communicate with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training
SHE Manager (Safety Health & Environmental Manager)
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
06.2013 - 01.2015
Administration of the company’s safety program and providing technical support to Warehouse managers and supervisors in 22 locations in 7 states
Complete first report of vehicle crashes and work closely with the insurance broker and carrier
Incident Investigation for injuries, automobile incidents, and near misses
Develop Safety training for new hires, annual refresher and opportunity-based injury prevention
Prepare annual 300A logs and annual projections
Maintain and update employment records for all employees regarding WC injuries
Oversee and Manage 22 Cotton warehouse managers across North America
Safety Supervisor
B& P Enterprise 3rd PL & UNICCO/ to Cargill
11.2009 - 02.2012
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing environmental health and safety
Ensures personnel training and corrective action follow-up is completed
Develops and implements accident investigation, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures
Conducts on-site reviews and audits of operations and facilities
Monitors all current information on regulations and requirements related to hazardous materials and agents
Directs industrial hygiene, occupational and general safety programs to ensure a safe environment and comply with safety standards
MS State Trooper -1st Class
MS Highway Patrol
12.2003 - 05.2009
Enforced traffic laws and other applicable laws in a fair, impartial and courteous manner
Conducted interrogations and pre-deposition interviews as part of criminal investigations
Assisted other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies with meeting the community needs
Responsible for performing public records research, as well as coordinating interviews and reconnaissance for criminal investigations with other law enforcement departments
Assistant Safety Coordinator
Levi’s Strauss
01.1999 - 01.2003
Ensured proper safety postings made available to employees
Scheduled Safety meetings
Maintained training schedules
Completed monthly reports/graphs and developed actions for any deficiencies
Monitored and observes the day-to-day work place safety hazards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Minor Engineering
Lane College
08-2000
Skills
Root Cause Investigation
Policy Implementation
Safety Initiative Development
Environmental Risk Assessment
Safety Compliance Audits
Team Development
Safety Equipment Management
Comprehensive Safety Evaluation
Risk Analysis
Lockout-Tagout Compliance
Crisis Management
Regulatory Compliance
Analytical Report Developm
Environmental Compliance Audits
OSHA rule enforcement
Construction safety
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 16 direct report staff members.
Achieved record setting KPIs in Work Comp and Incident Rates through effectively Implementation of Safety Management Programs
Affiliations
SOAR Completion - Bussiness Accuiem Develpment
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
ASF Automotive Safety Forum
Certification
OSHA 40
OSHA 500
OSHA 501
OSHA 510
OSHA 511
NFPA
ESPW
EPA
Chemical Management
Chemical Storage
Powered Industrial Vehicle
FRAMP/MILES
Timeline
Site Construction and Operation Engineering Safety Manager
Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina
06.2022 - 12.2024
Safety/HR Specialist
TSMS/ Ergo
01.2015 - 06.2022
SHE Manager (Safety Health & Environmental Manager)
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
06.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Safety Coordinator/Quality Supervisor
Spinnaker 3rd PL/ to Cummins
06.2012 - 06.2015
Safety Supervisor
B& P Enterprise 3rd PL & UNICCO/ to Cargill
11.2009 - 02.2012
MS State Trooper -1st Class
MS Highway Patrol
12.2003 - 05.2009
Assistant Safety Coordinator
Levi’s Strauss
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Minor Engineering