Michele Connolly
Jessup
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with a proven track record at Sysco, enhancing workplace safety through effective training and hazard identification. Skilled in OSHA compliance and emergency response management, I successfully led safety drills for over 500 employees and developed policies that significantly improved safety performance and employee awareness. Strong communicator and leader dedicated to fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Sysco
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk reduction measures, minimizing potential environmental incidents.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating the impact of on-site accidents or incidents.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Investigated occupational injuries or illnesses promptly, determining root causes and providing recommendations for future prevention strategies.
- Improved employee awareness of environmental health and safety regulations through comprehensive training programs.
- Create and develop Standard Operation Procedure.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated training for 500 employees.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing lockout tagout, machine guarding, fire safety, ammonia awareness, hazardous material handling, fall protection, powered industrial truck training and many more.
- Ensured all OSHA logs are up to date and current.
- Led cross-functional teams in safety drills, improving preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
- Updated and maintained safety documentation, keeping records accurate for audits and compliance checks.
Safety Manager
Lancaster Foods LLC (Sysco)
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Steered the implementation of new hire safety training program.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Engaged with workforce through safety committees, promoting open dialogue and continuous improvement.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Facilitated training for 500 employees.
- Facilitated training for all new powered industrial truck operators.
- Led cross-functional teams in safety drills, improving preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
Production Supervisor
Lancaster Foods LLC
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 250 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Ensured all team members were following GMP, SOP and safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Pasadena, MD06-2003
Skills
- Safety training
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- OSHA compliance
- First Aid/CPR
- Communication skills
- Emergency Response Management
- Incident Investigation software
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Problem- Solving
Certification
- OSHA #511
- CPR and AED certified
- Certified train the trainer on powered industrial equipment
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Sysco
07.2021 - 03.2025
Safety Manager
Lancaster Foods LLC (Sysco)
07.2020 - 07.2021
Production Supervisor
Lancaster Foods LLC
08.2017 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
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