Pam Knoblock
Bellville,Ohio
Summary
HR/EHS leader with extensive experience in compliance management and employee relations within Manufacturing and Construction sectors. Successfully led initiatives that improved workforce engagement and retention rates. Expertise in mentoring teams and promoting collaboration, alongside proficiency in OSHA training and policy development. Contributed to organizational success through strategic HR operations and effective risk management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource/EHS Manager
The Step2 Company
Perrysville, Ohio
03.2018 - 09.2025
- Oversaw 300 employees in manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety programs to comply with regulations.
- Conducted regular audits to identify and mitigate environmental hazards.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed incident reporting and investigations to ensure compliance.
- Reviewed and updated safety policies to align with industry standards.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote awareness and engagement among employees.
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure adherence to health regulations.
- Collected, measured and analyzed EHS metrics and KPI performances to discover trends for corrective measures.
- Performed regular audits of the facility to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Implemented an incident investigation process to determine root causes of accidents and develop corrective actions.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing safety performance metrics such as lost time rates, near misses, incident rates.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety activities including inspections, investigations, trainings.
- Conducted employee training on workplace safety, emergency response procedures, hazardous material handling, and other safety related topics.
- Responded promptly to complaints about hazardous working conditions reported by employees or contractors.
- Monitored the worksite for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Developed safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensured that all employees were trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures.
- Assisted in developing site-specific health and safety plans for construction projects.
- Developed and managed initiatives to promote productive safety culture and increase employee involvement, education and recognition.
- Conducted risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards in the workplace and recommend control measures to minimize risks.
- Created job hazard analyses for existing jobs as well as new jobs being introduced into the work environment.
- Ensured that all equipment used was inspected regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed accident reports to identify trends or patterns that could lead to improved safety performance at the company.
- Investigated incidents involving workers' compensation claims and developed strategies for preventing future occurrences.
- Analyzed data from accident reports and injury logs to identify areas where improvements can be made in order to reduce injuries or illnesses.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Collaborated with managers and supervisors to address open roles and streamline onboarding processes.
- Developed and facilitated leadership training, enhancing communication and leadership skills among leads.
- Mentored employees through counseling and engagement initiatives, fostering a supportive workplace.
- Reviewed incident reports and managed all workers' compensation claims for plant operations.
- Supported employees in navigating benefits and various human resource activities.
- Partnered with senior leadership to devise strategies for employee retention and engagement.
Human Resource Manager/EHS Manager
Prestress Services and United Precast Industries
Mt Vernon, Ohio
08.2014 - 03.2018
- I worked as a Generalist in all aspects of Human Resource and Safety Management for two different companies but at one location.
- Responsible for all hiring, onboarding, maintaining all employee files, health benefits, counseling, coaching and mentoring, safety orientation and other required OSHA required training to ensure compliance.
- I managed all BWC policies and claims, and maintained all safety compliance at the Mt Vernon, Ohio plant.
- I performed safety audits, and corrective action plans and investigated all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
Human Resource Director/EHS DIRECTOR
System 3, Inc.
Carmichael, CA
11.2006 - 05.2014
- Recognized as an organized, resourceful, proactive, and successful in supporting employees and upper management.
- I’m skilled and well versed in matters relating to Employee Relations, Confidentiality, Documentation, Organization Effectiveness, and Training and Development.
- Ability to interact with superiors, peers and others effectively and to communicate ideas clearly.
- Worked as a Generalist in all matters relating to employee relations.
- Proficient in policies, procedures and training of OSHA, DOT, NFPA and EPA regulations at both state and federal levels.
- Effective with worker’s comp claims and safety training, policies and procedures to ensure OSHA compliance.
- Effectively trained and mentored in Leadership development.
- I was responsible for over 350 employees in the state of California and including approximately 10 other states where we held licenses.
- I was ultimately responsible for the company complying with all labor laws in various states.
Education
Certificate - Human Resource
University of California Davis
Safety Management - CSMS
Sacramento, CACrestcom Leadership development - various Human Resource and OSHA Safety classes
Skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to engage with a wide variety of people
- Responsible
- Team player
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to mentor
- Ability to help guide
- Employee relations
- Compliance management
- Leadership development
- Onboarding processes
- Workers' compensation
- HR policy development
- Safety compliance
- OSHA training
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Coaching techniques
- Problem solving
- Mentoring skills
- HR guidance
- Employee handbook development
- Workforce planning
- Human resources operations
- Team building
- Training and mentoring
- New employee orientation
- Risk management
- Workforce improvements
- Labor law compliance
- Exit interviews
- Compliance
- Employee engagement
- Recruitment
- Compensation and benefits
- Diversity and inclusion
- HR policies and procedures
- Organizational development
- Orientation preparation
- Background checks
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- Succession planning
- Performance assessment
- Training programs
- Recruitment and hiring
- HR leadership
- Recruitment strategies
- Training development
- Employment law
- Records management
- Compensation structuring
- Benefits programs
- Employee retention
- Employee morale management
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Recruitment and selection
- Talent management
- Benefits and compensation management
- Personnel recruitment
- Employee support
- Talent acquisition
- Policy enforcement
- Job analysis
- Onboarding and orientation
Activities
Known for the ability to get things done. Believes employees are important and that listening, mentoring, and guiding them can develop them into the employees you want them to be. Takes great pride in accomplishments and enjoys working with people.
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my family.
Timeline
Human Resource/EHS Manager
The Step2 Company
03.2018 - 09.2025
Human Resource Manager/EHS Manager
Prestress Services and United Precast Industries
08.2014 - 03.2018
Human Resource Director/EHS DIRECTOR
System 3, Inc.
11.2006 - 05.2014
Certificate - Human Resource
University of California Davis
Safety Management - CSMS
Crestcom Leadership development - various Human Resource and OSHA Safety classes
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