Pedro Alvarez
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager with 9 years of experience. Created a safety training program that improved safety standards and reduced accidents. Highly attentive to details and committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Skilled in developing and implementing safety policies and procedures. Dedicated to promoting a culture of safety and compliance within organizations. Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies. Multi-talented Safety professional offers 10 years conducting inspections, leading training and contributing to safety audits. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor
Mattel
03.2024 - Current
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from different departments to address complex environmental health challenges.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives within the organization by implementing best practices in waste reduction and resource conservation strategies.
- Reduced employee accidents through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Managed environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions for employees on various environmental health and safety topics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Developed customized workplace ergonomics solutions resulting in reduced employee discomfort from repetitive motions.
- Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes, ensuring proper handling and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions were met according to regulations.
- Supported process improvements by conducting risk assessments that identified areas for potential hazard reduction within operations workflows.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
- Provided leadership during incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Streamlined record-keeping systems for efficient reporting and data analysis related to environmental health and safety metrics.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Connect Homes
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Apply all Cal-OSHA/OSHA rules, and regulations to the organization and develop, audit, and implement safety policies and procedures based on General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926)
- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JSA) focusing on identifying hazards throughout the organization and production lines
- Conducting mandatory state and federal training, implementing safety protocols, and continuously improving safety programs
- Develop safety guidelines for the manufacturing factory and warehouse
- Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and safety/behavioral observations
- Report OSHA 300/300A log
- Ensure personnel comply with all required PPE according to JSA
- Investigate, report, log, and communicate all incidents, near misses, non-industrials, and recordable
- Maintain records and documentation of all training, incidents, permits, and Workers Comp
- Hold toolbox training, weekly with the entire organization
- Enforce safety violation programs and promote incentive programs for excellent safety behavior.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions for employees on various environmental health and safety topics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives within the organization by implementing best practices in waste reduction and resource conservation strategies.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Streamlined record-keeping systems for efficient reporting and data analysis related to environmental health and safety metrics.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from different departments to address complex environmental health challenges.
- Ensured quality control measures were in place by regularly reviewing facility policies and procedures related to environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Restoration Hardware
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Develop and implement mandatory Cal OSHA safety programs such as the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Power Industrial Trucks (PIT), and HAZWOPER
- Conduct safety orientation for all associates, including staffing agency partners, vendors, visitors, and contractors
- Responsible for complying with federal OSHA and Cal-OSHA standards
- Report OSHA recordable and reportable injuries and illnesses
- Maintain and submit annual Cal OSHA summary logs and OSHA 300 logs
- Conduct ergonomic assessments to reduce workers' compensation claims
- Maintain low direct cost by lowering workers' compensation cases handled by Travelers Insurance
- Train associates on safety topics such as slips, trips, and falls proper lifting techniques, and PIT awareness
- Coordinate and perform emergency evacuation drills such as shelter-in-place, Earthquake, Chemical Release, Power Outage, Fire Evacuation, and Flood events
- Perform weekly indoor and yard facility audits
- Conduct risk assessments using the hierarchy of control and effectiveness
- Facilitate three safety committee meetings: facility safety committee meeting, leadership safety committee meeting, and emergency response team safety committee meeting
- Fire watch and red permit for any inspection.
Production Supervisor
Masterbrand Cabinets LLC.
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervise the production lines and personnel engaged in the manufacturing of products within the department and shift
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Interpret, apply, and consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and federal/state safety standards
- Achieve departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity
- Promote safe and clean work areas throughout the plant by continuously checking for hazardous conditions
- Develop, direct, and manage manufacturing personnel and train them to utilize all equipment and tools properly
- Ensure accountability by holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Communicate effectively with different personnel in multi-mode communications
- Overseeing operations with over 50 employees and 2 leads
- Ensuring my team delivered results in all set metrics.
Operations and Safety Supervisor
DHL Supply Chain Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Supervised warehouse operations that entailed inbound and outbound inventory control, quality control, and ecommerce
- Ensured that all departments were following standard operating procedures
- The operation consisted of 65 employees who worked during the second shift
- Served Energizer, Mars, Edgewell, Gillette, Johnson and Johnson, Unilever, Campbell, and Frito Lay customers
- Conducted safety committee meetings
- Facilitated audits including standard operating procedures, safety and security audits, and safety observations
- Performed particle image velocimetry inspections
- Responsible for confined space permits for enclosed areas
- Daily safety topics are relevant to monthly safety topics
- Training and implementation
- Trained employees on PIT and created certifications
- Compiled and submitted annual CUPA regulations for San Bernardino and Riverside County
- Coach and train all employees within the facilities on EHS responsibilities
- Conduct job hazard analysis and weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections/audits.
Trainer and Safety Specialist
Owens and Minor RDC
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Oversaw the order-selecting department, consisting of 40 associates
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for training new hires and current associate in systems SOPs, general safety, work conduct, hazmat, RF handling, PIT Certification, 5S, Fall Arrest Certification, Company policies, procedures, and best practices
- Reinforced Cal-OSHA and Federal OSHA standards
- Worked with the regulatory compliance team to ensure FDA regulations
- Facilitated monthly safety committee meetings
- Implemented ergonomic exercise programs for various departments and safety hazard assessments to identify the proper protective equipment for all associates through various departments
- Maintained records of all safety and training facets
- Conducted incidents/accidents investigations, Root cause analysis, 5WHY, Action plans for problem-solving, Microsoft Office, SDS Training, Hazmat Training, Monthly safety inspections, Fire extinguisher usage, Fire pump handling knowledge, Water valves handling, Evacuation drills assessments
- Developed a 30/60/90-day development/observation plan to ensure proper training and development is provided through onboarding.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
Distribution Center Lead
McKesson Medical-Surgical- Distribution Center
10.2007 - 07.2011
- Began as a general material handler for various carriers on the shipping dock
- Promoted within a month and oversaw all performance industrial trucks
- Delivered exceptional services to all accounts while exceeding daily quotes for six consecutive months
- Promoted to oversee 15 team members while releasing orders through the Warehouse Management System (WMS JD Edwards.) Fulfilled all orders through the company's standard operating procedures
- Lean Manufacturing, Food Drug Administration Regulations, Warehouse Management System, Red Prairie, Microsoft Office, Quality control, Process Improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mira Loma High School
06.2007 - 05.2007
Associate of Arts - Bussines
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA 05.2012 - 05.2013
Skills
Fluent in Spanish and English, reading, writing, and speaking effective communication, public speaking
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Teams, Google, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slides
Security guard SOP/post commands, managing surveillance systems, cameras, access points, and gatekeeping
Insurance recommendations and employee safety and health triage
Proficient in workers' compensation claims
Public Speaking
Lesson Planning
Online Instruction
Planning and coordination
New Hire Training
Train-the-Trainer
First Aid
Organizational Skills
Decision-Making
Multitasking
Compliance Training
Continuous Improvement
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Relationship Building
Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Project Implementation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor
Mattel
03.2024 - Current
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Connect Homes
12.2022 - 03.2024
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Restoration Hardware
03.2021 - 11.2022
Production Supervisor
Masterbrand Cabinets LLC.
10.2019 - 03.2021
Operations and Safety Supervisor
DHL Supply Chain Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019
Trainer and Safety Specialist
Owens and Minor RDC
08.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Bussines
San Bernardino Valley College
05.2012 - 05.2013
Distribution Center Lead
McKesson Medical-Surgical- Distribution Center
10.2007 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Mira Loma High School
06.2007 - 05.2007