Thomas Edwards
Commerce,MI
Summary
Experienced Quality, Environmental Health and Safety manager with proven experience in developing, implementing and managing programs to promote a better EHS culture and lower EHS risks. Expertise in defining risks, safety, and environmental standards and requirements to achieve a safe work environment with zero accident record and process improvement. Deep insight in promoting and training the EHS first culture starting from top –level executives to the employees by focusing on changing cognitive behavioral skills and knowledge. Well versed at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality management systems. SME level experience in DOT and logistics, strong focus on hazardous materials and recyclable materials such as E-Scrap and batteries. Proficient in managing, reporting and compliance areas and complex problem solving gained over three decades of experience managing people and systems. Skilled at optimizing processes and cross-functional collaboration and a high drive to achieve results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Quality Environmental Health & Safety
Cirba Solutions Services US LLC. (Formerly Battery Solutions)
Wixom, MI
04.2008 - Current
- Support to management systems at any assigned facility ( Mesa AZ, Wixom MI, Wixom MI or Brea CA); provide strategic oversight and manage corporate ( multi-facility) program ( QEHS Management system); develop and monitor key performance indicators and track established metrics; Analyze data related to QEHS programs and report findings/results and interpretations to senior level management; act as an internal management systems auditor; develop and facilitate company wide quality management system training programs specific to targeted job functions at all organizational levels. Various direct reports at differing intervals.
- Served as primary manager in the administration of corrective and preventative action processes relating to quality, health and safety; participate in the development and creation of operating procedures and work instructions through validation and verification; provide strategic oversight in document control process that comply with all quality system requirements
- Serve as quality management representative for all facilities, facilitate quarterly management reviews and ensure records/minutes are submitted to management team in a timely basis; facilitate cross-functional team meetings and projects
- Responsible to audit, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance, work with thirds party auditors and consultants
- Act as a corporate agent/representative to assigned facility or facilities for established environmental, health and safety programs / systems relating to R2 2013/v3 and RIOS 2016, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or OSHAS 18001
- Serve as an information focal point for external auditors as it pertains to all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and safety
- Responsible for; creating a safe and secure work environment (OSHA compliance and reporting) through utilization of safety procedures and processes
- Clearly communicate safety expectations to all staff at all facilities on a regular basis through near miss examples, lessons learned and safety tools
- (i.e., job safety analysis, risk assessments, hazard assessments etc.)
- Lead and participate on teams in collaborative environments including implementation of Safety committees
- Conduct applicable training sessions with staff at all levels, maintain training programs and records
- Serve as support for RCRA regulations, in house hazardous waste disposal, waste characterization
- Work regularly with MDEQ, DEQ, EPA, PHMSA, and DOT officials
- Various regulatory reporting (Tier II, EPA Export reporting, LEPEC communications etc.)
- Various travel required between facilities as well as performing down stream due diligence and environmental audits on down stream processing partners in various states and countries such as Canada, New York, Los Angeles, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Germany, Korea, Maryland, New Jersey, Florida
- Responsible for direct report QEHS support staff as well as department budgeting and corporate spending account related to QEHS activities
- Filing for Export notification using the EPA WIETS system
- Developing safety programs related to lithium battery safety
- Worked closely with ELT to develop KPI’s and statistics.
Lead Logistics / Supervisor
Cirba Solutions Services US LLC. (Formerly Battery Solutions)
Wixom, MI
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Managing inbound/outbound freight shipments from multiple facilities around the U.S and Canada, Preparing D.O.T
- HAZ mat documentation/Bill of ladings, labeling, etc with use of Federal CFR ( certified ) ,IMDG Certification, Managing Fleet driver for local pickups, customer service, negotiating broker costs with multiple freight brokers to secure lowest freight costs & manage bottom line, some inside sales, member of Continuous improvement team, Auditor for R2 RIOS environmental certification program, use of Excel, outlook, Word, and various company proprietary software ( ISIS/File maker) , negotiating commodity prices & bartering, hiring sub contractors & determining the scope of large battery removal projects, managing offsite inventory control at warehouses throughout the company, working with the Sales team to ensure maximum profits, meeting all State & Federal regulatory safety standards, various daily office functions, creating reports, spreadsheets etc
- Certified (Perry Johnson Registrars) Internal Auditor for R2/RiOS Environmental auditing, familiarity with the standards and provisions
Service Dept. Manager/ Shipping Department
Applied Instrument Controls
Brighton, MI
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Quoted and projected costs for repair/service on injection molding equipment, time controls, temperature controls ( Barber Coleman, WAKE etc ), Scheduled and dispatched repair staff, handled billing & invoicing , managed incoming/outgoing shipments of components, parts
- Handled all paperwork for shipping, Bill of ladings, Freight Invoices, International invoices, general office duties
- Cold calling prospective clientele to offer services
Estimating, Quoting
Progressive Metal Mfg.
Ferndale ,MI Troy, MI
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Interpreting and reverse engineering of blue prints/ project documents from Companies such as General Motors, Chrysler, Fiat, Volvo etc…Estimating & Quoting of stamped machine parts , worked with project managers to maximize cost efficiency, some Design/CAD/CATIA work , placing purchase orders for project materials, handling blue prints for production, determining productions methods for CNC/Stamping machines, inside sales, various office duties
Manufacturing Engineering/ Estimating
Grinding Technology Inc.
Wixom, MI
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Interpreting and reverse engineering of blueprints/ project documents from Companies such as General Motors, Chrysler, Fiat, Volvo, Uni-Boring, Alpha technologies
- Material /Application based engineering, design of High-Speed Steel and carbide drills, primarily for Auto and medical industry
- Estimating & quoting of all costs/projects to Customers
- Auto/CAD 2000 design, placing purchase orders for project materials, coordinating outside service, vendor and contractor selections, handling blue prints for production, determining productions methods for CNC, Lathe, press machines, etc.… inside sales, some external sales to established clients, various office duties
- Assisted with hiring additional personnel.
Education
Human Resource
Oakland Community College
01.2008
General Studies
Mott Community college
01.2005
General Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
01.1995
East Forsyth High School
01.1993
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies - Graphic Arts
University of North Carolina Greensboro
GreensboroSkills
- Extensive management experience, office experience, large project management Team player works well in groups or alone Various certifications, DOT/HAZMAT certification, Design software training, member of various ISO/R2 audit teams, very well spoken and professional demeanor RIOS Auditor training – Certification from ISRI; Washington DC RCRA Certification IMDG Certification Dangerous good training OSHA 30 Hour certification R2 Auditor Training – Green Eye Partners certification and SERI Certification
- 30 plus years of Management experience
- Quality systems management
- Auditing / environmental auditing
- Customer Service /Sales/Consulting
- Prioritizing and Time Management
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications, various other software/computer experience
- Problem Resolution
- Open Communication
- Shipping & Logistics coordination including international, HAZMAT (certified)
- Previous engineering, design, CAD /Engineering Experience
- Broker management
- Export permitting
- Management of health and safety programs
- Procurement
- Business Performance Management
- Talent Development
- Budget Oversight
- Market Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Reporting Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Reporting Management
- Corporate Communications
- Human Resources Management
- Influencing and Negotiating
- Documentation and Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Organizational Development
- Operations Planning
- Organizational Improvement
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Operations Management
References
- Mark Steadman, 586-214-8366, Former co-employee with Cirba Solutions (Regional Account manager)
- Dawn New-Echlin, 313-510-1998, Former Director of Sales Cirba Solitons
- Rochelle Stepaniak, 248-446-5635, former employer
- Scott Sidum, 480-298-9293, Operations Manager, Battery Solutions Mesa AZ
- Adam Hancock, 828-736-3850, Operations Manager Battery Solutions Recovery
- Doug Smith, 810-577-2411, Director of Battery Technology and Sales Battery Solutions
Hobbies and Interests
Running, weightlifting, music, live theatre, family, art
Affiliations
- Family oriented. Balancing work-home life is important. I enjoy going to the gym, and I am an devout reader as well as an avid vinyl record collector and passionate concert goer. I enjoy the running lifestyle as well, often registering for 5K and 10K races and enjoy challenging myself.
Certification
- Hazwoper, OSHA 30 HOUR, RCRA Certification, CPR First Aid AED and BBP Certified, IMDG Trained, Taproot Root cause Analysis Certified
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Quality Environmental Health & Safety
Cirba Solutions Services US LLC. (Formerly Battery Solutions)
04.2008 - Current
Lead Logistics / Supervisor
Cirba Solutions Services US LLC. (Formerly Battery Solutions)
01.2008 - 01.2016
Service Dept. Manager/ Shipping Department
Applied Instrument Controls
01.2006 - 01.2008
Estimating, Quoting
Progressive Metal Mfg.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Manufacturing Engineering/ Estimating
Grinding Technology Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2005
Human Resource
Oakland Community College
General Studies
Mott Community college
General Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
East Forsyth High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies - Graphic Arts
University of North Carolina Greensboro
- Hazwoper, OSHA 30 HOUR, RCRA Certification, CPR First Aid AED and BBP Certified, IMDG Trained, Taproot Root cause Analysis Certified
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