Sharla Hodges
Safety
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Safety Coordinator focused on promoting a culture of safety at all levels in a growth-oriented position with a progressive company. Results-focused leader successful at mentoring management and employees on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. Detail-oriented with good multitasking and recordkeeping abilities. A true champion for OSHA initiatives, hard work and discipline. Dedicated safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Skilled in leading weekly meetings, developing training programs and knowledge of work related injuries and drug free workplace policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Schnellecke Logistics USA
Vance, AL
05.2021 - Current
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues to over 500 employees.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal or additional hazards.
- Designed policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant safety issues.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Quality Inspector
EHD Tech
Vance, AL
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Inspected and fixed products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
Education
No Degree - Some Basic Courses Taken But Not Completed.
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALHigh School Diploma -
Aliceville High School
Aliceville, AL05.2003
Skills
- OSHA standards and codes
- Safety audits
- AIDT Leadership Development
- Training and mentoring
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Occupational health hazards (Experience with work related injuries)
- Safety courses, records and files (OSHA, forklift and pedestrian behavior)
- Risk management (Risk Analysis, Protective equipment assessments)
- Program activities (Safety Symposiums, Wellness Fairs)
- Preventive measures
- Protective equipment
Accomplishments
- OSHA General Industry 10 Hour and 30 Hour Certified
- Hazardous Material and Dangerous Goods Certified
- ISO45001 Internal Auditor Certification
- AIDT Leadership Development
- Numerous other leadership and development classes.
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Schnellecke Logistics USA
05.2021 - Current
Quality Inspector
EHD Tech
01.2014 - 04.2017
No Degree - Some Basic Courses Taken But Not Completed.
Shelton State Community College
High School Diploma -
Aliceville High School