Terry Thomas
Summary
With nearly four decades at UPS, I've built a career characterized by profound expertise and leadership in health and safety management. Most recently, I've led a significant digital transformation in my role as Global Health & Safety Technology Solutions Director. My responsibilities are broad and impactful, encompassing the provision of analytical and technological support to senior and staff management. I have overseen the development, support, and administration of all health and safety systems, ensuring the organization remained at the forefront of safety technology. My work involved orchestrating training initiatives across global regions, fostering a deeper understanding and implementation of health and safety technology systems and procedures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Health & Safety Technology Solutions Director
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented a global safety management SaaS solution system with enterprise-wide coverage that solved for and integrated multiple legacy standalone systems, while streamlining reporting and improving the user experience through effective use of dashboards and workflow logic
- Implemented a U.S
- Based SaaS solution responsible for improving both driver continuous MVR monitoring results and DOT CSA Basics data management, as well as integrating a machine learning model for identifying driver risk based on multiple upstream inputs.
Global Director of Health & Safety Operations Strategy and Technology
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported a dynamic operating model for managing global employee safety, fleet safety, wellness programs, company safety policies, and global regulatory compliance
- Consistently delivered guidance and subject matter expertise organization-wide regarding safety initiatives, management of leading indicators, and interventions that reduce risk, costs, and liability
- Oversaw all projects, technology, and data analytics to identify more predictive indicators of risk.
Corporate Manager of Health & Safety Analytics and Technology
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for providing senior and staff management with analytical and technological support, coordinating the development, maintenance and training of all health and safety systems
- Provides extensive training on health and safety technology systems and procedures to assist with evaluating business plan results, and the trending of health and safety initiatives.
Region Health and Safety Training Manager, Southeast Region
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Oversaw all health and safety training for an 8-state, 12-district region with over 45,000 employees and 259 operational facilities
- Was a liaison between Corporate Health & Safety and the district operations to ensure execution of company strategies and compliance with federal, state and local regulatory standards
- Functioned as a hub of expertise and sounding board for breaking down silos and driving coordination, collaboration, and an 'all hands on deck' approach to Health and Safety management among District/business unit counterparts
- Coordinated the implementation of the company-wide District Risk Manager position to control workers' compensation and auto liability expenses.
District Health & Safety Manager
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of over 4,500 employees across 21 operational facilities by executing and monitoring all company safety processes and programs, maintaining regulatory compliance and formulating district strategies / improvement initiatives to mitigate risk and reduce costs
- Networked with the District Business Planning Unit and managed strategic external relationships with professional, regulatory and community organizations.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NCBachelor of Science - Safety Engineering
Kennedy Western University
Cheyenne, WY05.2005
Skills
- Ability to manage strategic external relationships with professional, regulatory and community organizations to provide a safe work environment and strengthen company standing in the communities that are served
- Digital Transformation
- SaaS Integration
- Program Optimization
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Training and Development
- Employee Relations
- Multi-Site Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Business Strategy Planning
- Vendor Management
- Safety Management
- Behavior Based Safety
- Transportation
- Regulatory Affairs
- Risk Management
- Workers Compensation
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
Affiliations
- Network of Employers Traffic Safety (NETS), Board of Directors Chair (2015 – 2022)
- National Safety Council, Campbell Institute Research & Knowledge Committee (2014 – 2015)
- Georgia Department of Labor, Annual Safety Conference Committee (2011 – 2014)
- Carolina Computer Access Center, Board of Directors (2000 – 2003)
- Congressional Awareness Contact, Thomas “Cass” Ballenger, U.S. House of Representatives (1999 – 2003)
- North Carolina Trucking Association, Safety Management Council (1999 – 2003)
Timeline
Global Health & Safety Technology Solutions Director
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2019 - Current
Global Director of Health & Safety Operations Strategy and Technology
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Corporate Manager of Health & Safety Analytics and Technology
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2014 - 01.2018
Region Health and Safety Training Manager, Southeast Region
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.2003 - 01.2014
District Health & Safety Manager
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.1993 - 01.2003
Business Administration And Management
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science - Safety Engineering
Kennedy Western University
Education Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Safety Engineering, Kennedy Western University, 2005
- Undergraduate, Wake Forest University, 1982-1985
Education Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Safety Engineering, Kennedy Western University, 2005
- Undergraduate, Wake Forest University, 1982-1985
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