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MICHELLE DOZER

Columbus,OH

Summary

Safety professional with comprehensive experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player focused on achieving results and ensuring safe working environment. Highly skilled in hazard identification, emergency response planning, and safety training. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs and priorities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Safety Specialist

FedEx Ground
08.2023 - Current
  • Led training courses for employees at all levels.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
  • Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Developed and executed safety awareness campaigns, promoting a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation among employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
  • Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
  • Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
  • Organized regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss ongoing safety initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Created a culture of accountability within the organization by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostering open communication among employees regarding concerns or incidents.
  • Reduced employee injuries through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
  • Performed thorough risk assessments for various job functions, implementing controls to minimize potential hazards.
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Area Engagement Manager

FEDEX Ground
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
  • Managed and assigned employees (primarily Operations Managers, Operations Training Managers, and Operations Training Specialists) to ensure understanding of operational processes and daily goals for the work area.
  • Coordinate with Sr. Management to review operational updates and concerns ensuring that any changes are communicated properly to Ops Managers, Operations Training Managers, and Operations Training Specialists and applied consistently throughout the facility with compliance and understanding.
  • Provide overall engagement & queries with new hires while counseling Sort Managers regarding new hire placement depending on specific sort needs.
  • Create new engagement opportunities for the facility, focusing on safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Inbound Ops Supervisor

FEDEX Supply Chain
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of receiving regional operational units for the Philips North America Corporation.
  • Implement, improve, and maintain the operational functions of the department while achieving effective and efficient service to the customer with a focus on quality, productivity, safety, and loss prevention.
  • Plan, schedule, and manage the daily work activities within the department to meet or exceed established key performance indicators.
  • Responsibilities also include productivity and quality control standards while obtaining adherence through follow up and due diligence, manpower planning, assigning and directing work assignments, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Production Scheduling Analyst

Lazerflex
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Develop the master production schedule and review manufacturing orders.
  • Revise scheduling according to manufacturing work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment.
  • Oversee production planning, and responsible to train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of Lean and innovative planning methodology.
  • Responsible for planning, developing, and controlling inventory budget, including interpretation of sales forecasts and history, in accordance with company goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate with management to establish inventory control practices and procedures including inventory levels, re-order points, inventory record systems as well as ensure optimum levels of raw materials and parts are achieved to meet customer needs while containing expenses and inventory budget.

Office Manager / Lean Manager

Bodycote International
05.2014 - 09.2018
  • Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
  • Reduced costs on monthly expenses such as phone bill, uniform bill, first aid, and plant related monthly expenses by analyzing and scrutinizing items purchased and finding a better, more cost effective option.
  • Acting production manager in the absence of current PM which involves the planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing processes as well as insuring goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration

Trident University International

Skills

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Hazard identification
  • Workplace inspections
  • Audit procedures
  • Accident investigation
  • Incident reporting
  • Occupational health
  • Safety auditing
  • Crisis management
  • Meeting coordination
  • Report writing skills
  • Ergonomics evaluation
  • Safety training
  • Training courses
  • Workplace safety

Timeline

Operations Safety Specialist

FedEx Ground
08.2023 - Current

Area Engagement Manager

FEDEX Ground
09.2021 - 08.2023

Inbound Ops Supervisor

FEDEX Supply Chain
09.2019 - 09.2021

Production Scheduling Analyst

Lazerflex
09.2018 - 09.2019

Office Manager / Lean Manager

Bodycote International
05.2014 - 09.2018

Bachelor - Business Administration

Trident University International

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