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Paul Lane

Paul Lane

Braintree,MA

Summary

Collaborative EHS leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Manager

ZwitterCo, Inc
Woburn, MA
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed safety design and construction checklist for establishing system safety requirements of new equipment and process systems and collaborated with Finance personnel linking it to their capital appropriations request (CAR) process.
  • Developed multiple EHS inspection, testing, and monitoring systems using Airtable.
  • Used Airtable to develop EHS management system instead of purchasing design from service provider resulting in savings of $8,000.
  • Supported safety design of pilot plant equipment.
  • Introduced green chemistry principles to R&D personnel.
  • Developed company’s chemical clearance system.
  • Collaborated with local and state agencies for regulatory permitting at new facility.
  • Working with field engineering team, implemented emergency escape breathing apparatus for field engineering team use, eliminating need for and costs associated with tight-fitting respirator programs.
  • Provided new-employee health, safety, and environmental orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, and materials.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

EHS Site Leader

Saint-Gobain Life Sciences
Taunton, MA
04.2015 - 05.2022
  • Developed Prevention through Design program and lead cross-functional Management of Change team
  • Achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 site certifications
  • Saved approximately $40,000/year through implementation of various projects
  • Supported 13 international sites in managing EHS risks through development and deployment of procedures and simplified 5S implementation process
  • Led environmental project to proactively identify environmental risks and prevent air permit violations from silicone processing emissions.
  • Developed and manage site’s business continuity and other emergency plans.
  • Led team that completed 118 risk assessments and implemented risk reduction strategies.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Trained managers of each department in safety protocols and procedures.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

EHS Manager

Tribe Mediterranean Foods
Taunton, MA
10.2012 - 04.2015
  • Developed EHS Management System as first EHS professional for company.
  • Managed professional development of one employee.
  • Collaborated with OSHA and led site efforts to successfully abate multiple citations from fatal incident that occurred approximately 11 months before joining company.
  • Co-managed $600,000 wastewater treatment plant expansion project that successfully brought site into regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with city officials to prevent fines and site shutdowns associated with wastewater treatment until solution could be implemented.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Performed duties following applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

IH&S Site Leader

P&G Gillette
South Boston, MA
11.2009 - 10.2012
  • Developed and maintained multiple programs that resulted in over 9 million work hours (3 years) without a lost workday case at 1,500-employee multi-function facility.
  • Evaluated air quality risk and managed IH consulting activities.
  • Developed action plans and implemented engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls.
  • Developed site safety training materials in instructor-led and web-based formats for employees of various skill levels, from laborer to director.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

IH&S Site Leader

P&G Beauty Care
Stamford, CT
04.2004 - 11.2009
  • Achieved corporate EHS system implementation two years ahead of glide path for acquisition site.
  • Led safety efforts at 600-employee multi-function facility during site shutdown that successfully transitioned manufacturing operations and equipment to sites in Massachusetts and Mexico over 18 months without severe injuries to employees or contractors.
  • Industrial Hygiene & Safety representative for the successful acquisition of a $9B business.
  • Performed industrial hygiene sampling.

Education

Master of Engineering - Advanced Safety and Engineering Management

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Management

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
04.2014

Skills

  • Accident Analysis
  • Hazard Reviews
  • Training Program Management
  • Incident Investigation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Injury Prevention
  • Emergency Management Procedures
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazard Reduction
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Laser Safety Officer
  • Industrial X-ray Radiation Safety Officer
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Shipper
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
  • First Aid, AED, CPR, and BBP
  • American Society of Safety Professionals: ISO 45001 Certificate

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals: Management Practice Specialty Professional Development Chair

Work Availability

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Quote

I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

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