Nick Bentz
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Proactive Health and Safety Specialist with extensive experience in establishing EH&S programs and evaluating equipment for safety compliance. Successfully reduced worker compensation claims through BBS, HOP/Gap practices. Skilled in hazard identification, safety training, and fostering open communication to promote a safe working environment.
As safety professional with strong foundation in risk management and regulatory compliance, consistently developed and enforced safety procedures that align with industry standards. Highly reliable in fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments. Proficient in incident investigation and safety training, showcasing commitment to maintaining secure workplace. Professional auditing facilities and then focused corrective attainable actions for implementation with follow through.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Specialist
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
05.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with Corporate to establish EH&S Programs division wide.
- Evaluated new equipment for compliance with applicable safety standards before implementation in the workplace using the MOC I created for the Division.
- Promoted a safe working environment by fostering open communication among employees regarding health and safety concerns through many different initiatives from the top down.
- Contributed to reduced worker compensation claims through diligent accident investigation and root cause analysis processes. Our facility was always top 3 in lagging indicators for Saputo Globally. We were also finalists 2 out the last 3 years for the WSC Corporate Safety Awards.
- Was the main contact for all emergencies resources and EH&S audits/walkthrough investigations.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance focusing on leading indicators using HOP principles and Gap strategies.
- Performed and trained safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Education
Associates in Marketing - Marketing And E-commerce Marketing
NWTC
Green Bay, WICertified Master Safety Professional - Professional EH&S
National Association of Safety Professionals
01-2024
Safety Management Specialist - Professional EH&S
BCSP
Board Of Certified Safety Professionals01-2023
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - Continuous Improvement
Villanova University
Villanova, PA01-2023
Occupational Hygiene And Safety Technician - Professional EH&S
BSCP
01-2023
Certified Instructional Trainer - Professional EH&S
BCSP
01-2023
Skills
- Highly Decorated in the BBS and HOPS/Gaps principles of safety context
- Food manufacturing equipment and design from all facets of the industry
- Hazard Identification and in depth analysis for best mitigation and management
- Audited and evaluated over 15 facilities to help with their on going EH&S growth
- Was a speaker at the WSC annual conference
- Wrote and helped write all the EH&S policies for the division
- Went to over 10 facilities and gave specific authorized trainings
- Many years experience in handling Work Comp, incidents, employees and all subsequent factors
- Highly proficient in handling contractors onsite and off through various programs
- Set up and coordinate all annual onsite and offsite regulatory required trainings and evaluations
- Love working with the team to troubleshoot potential ergonomic issues and implementation of sustained solutions
- Logical thought processes in working with the team to come to an agreeable contextual solution for all
Timeline
Health and Safety Specialist
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
05.2011 - Current
Associates in Marketing - Marketing And E-commerce Marketing
NWTC
Certified Master Safety Professional - Professional EH&S
National Association of Safety Professionals
Safety Management Specialist - Professional EH&S
BCSP
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - Continuous Improvement
Villanova University
Occupational Hygiene And Safety Technician - Professional EH&S
BSCP
Certified Instructional Trainer - Professional EH&S
BCSP
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