Ronnie Suazo

• Departmental Startup: Founded the organization’s first internal EHS department; authored corporate policies mandating leadership accountability and environmental footprint reduction.
• Regulatory Compliance: Brought PIT training in-house to ensure 100% OSHA compliance and modernized systems by replacing manual SDS books with a QR-code digital library.
• Risk Mitigation & IH: Launched a comprehensive Machine Guarding Program and managed biennial Industrial Hygiene testing (Noise/Air/Toxic Fumes) for all staff.
• Operational Safety: Led cross-functional teams to develop SOPs for high-risk tasks (Injection Molding, Die Flops) and formalized the site Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Cultural Transformation: Launched "Safety Hero" recognition and anonymous reporting programs, driving a proactive safety culture.
• Training Excellence: Developed and facilitated New Employee Safety Orientation (NESO) and a 15-module annual OSHA training suite (LOTO, HazCom, Bloodborne Pathogens).
• Fiscal Oversight: Managed the EHS budget, prioritizing capital projects for dust mitigation and air quality improvements.

• Engagement Growth: Drove a 50% increase in employee safety participation through targeted engagement initiatives.
• Compliance Management: Verified chemical storage for fire code adherence and managed monthly hazardous waste manifests.
• Leadership Collaboration: Facilitated weekly Steering Committee meetings to align safety goals with business objectives.

• Program Development: Authored Work Instructions (W.I.) and training materials for Finishing, Maintenance, and EV departments.
• Safety Training: Served as primary plant trainer for MEWP/Forklift operations and developed the site’s fall protection program.
• Resource Management: Managed PPE inventory and procurement via Oracle for two facilities.

• Risk Assessment: Performed high-level assessments, verified lockout points, and executed complex LOTO procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimized Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules using repair history data, significantly reducing machine downtime.
• Spearheaded a Lean transformation initiative in collaboration with management and third-party consultants, delivering comprehensive training to the entire site to establish a culture of continuous improvement.

Dedicated period providing specialized, full-time care and advocacy for my special needs child.

Managed all business operations, including investor relations, contractor scheduling, and full-scale renovations (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).

• Team Leadership: Supervised a staff of 30, managing recruitment, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Operational Design: Designed and oversaw construction of manufacturing lines using data analysis to drive improvement.