Sydney Parham
Tuscaloosa,Alabama
Summary
Safety technician with several years of experience in process development and improvements. Implemented new procedure for working with high risk equipment. Familiarized employees and management with operation of safety systems in place.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
Gestamp Alabama
McCalla, AL
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with OSHA inspectors during site visits or investigation processes.
- Provides training on safe work practices and procedures for employees and supervisors.
- Trains supervisors on accident investigations, root causes, and corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Responds promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace, and updates procedure to prevent future unsafe conditions.
- Developed emergency evacuation maps for site including spill clean up and hazardous waste storage locations.
- Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
- Performs regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Gestamp Alabama
McCalla, AL
11.2015 - 07.2020
- Facilitated Kaizen events by leading brainstorming sessions and hands-on problem solving activities.
- Created standard operating procedures and best practices documents for new and existing processes.
- Recommended changes in working methods, equipment utilization, workflow design, and layout of facilities based on findings from data analysis projects.
- Coordinated external resources such as consultants or vendors when necessary.
- Prepared presentations summarizing results from process improvement efforts for senior leadership review.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to streamline operations.
- Decreased waste by employing lean manufacturing principles.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
Northport, AL
02.2005 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate promotions, events, and special projects.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2004
Skills
- Fire safety management
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Spill Response
- Safety Training
- Industrial Hygiene
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Technician
Gestamp Alabama
07.2020 - Current
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Gestamp Alabama
11.2015 - 07.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
02.2005 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Stillman College
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