Tomi Balistreri-Wudtke
Belgium,WI
Summary
Experienced Safety Coordinator with solid background in safety management and hazard prevention. Successfully implemented safety protocols that minimized workplace incidents and ensured compliance with OSHA standards. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and emergency response planning. Valued for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SAFETY COORDINATOR
Central Garden and Pet Distribution
Milwaukee, WI
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Led initiatives to enhance safety culture, resulting in improved employee engagement in safety practices, reducing OSHA Recordable Incidents by 46% over prior year, and reducing TRIR by 1.37 points.
- Managed safety and OSHA reporting for 17 locations, ensuring compliance and safety standards were consistently met.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for staff to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and enhance compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to a safer workplace.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish emergency response protocols and procedures for each site in the business unit.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for risk mitigation.
- Supported site leaders with resources and guidance for managing safety performance, promoting accountability and proactive safety management.
OPERATIONS MANAGER, WEEKEND SHIFT
Geneva 10 Fulfillment
Wilmot, WI
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Started and built out new Weekend Shift, training teams and improving OPH averages by over 10% since last year
- Supervised and coached team members to enhance performance, ensure safety compliance, and achieve high customer satisfaction levels
- Tracked and reported KPIs to identify improvement areas and developed action plans to resolve issues
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve customer issues
- Conducted safety meetings with team members and collaborated with Safety Leadership to implement new training programs and policies
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Target Distribution Center T055
Oconomowoc, WI
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Lead 90-120 Team Members to maximize productivity, growth, and development while focusing on company goals of engagement and inclusivity
- Executed operational plans, achieved performance and budget goals, and coordinated teams across all functions
- Foster “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability
- Partnering with site safety management to implement new programs to maximize Team Member safety
- Led safety blade program, reducing cut injuries onsite by 4% in 6 months
- Ergonomics based program reduced Strains/Sprains injuries in Inbound by 9% over 6 months
- Partnering with CI to create position-specific metrics in order to find and correct training gaps
- Collaborated with D&I stakeholders to launch site-specific monthly newsletter featuring learning opportunities, company/site news, and D&I focus topics
AREA MANAGER
Amazon Logistics
Multiple Sites In Wisconsin
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Executed product selection and staging processes to optimize load out efficiency.. Led and developed teams of 50 – 100 Amazon associates to meet daily goals
- Project Manager for rollout of new RTFC (Boomerang) processes
- Partnered with Learning and Safety to enhance site enrollment in safety programs, contributing to improved workplace safety culture
- Created weekly report on station core metrics for leaders, providing actionable insights to drive performance discussions
- Executed research project on associate coaching improvement metrics for regional leader, leveraging connections at various stations in WI to gather insights
- Met standard work compliance to ensure operational efficiency and streamlined best practices
- Established and led the first PWD Affinity group in Wisconsin to promote inclusion and support.
- Launch team for 5 new Wisconsin sites, External Engagement Committee leader in Appleton and Yorkville
Skills
- Safety and OSHA Compliance
- Safety Program Development
- Safety Training Implementation
- Workplace Safety Audits
- Risk management
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Lean manufacturing
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Communication
- High-Pressure Environments
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2021
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - 2023
- Design for Six Sigma Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour - 2026
Timeline
SAFETY COORDINATOR
Central Garden and Pet Distribution
07.2023 - 07.2026
OPERATIONS MANAGER, WEEKEND SHIFT
Geneva 10 Fulfillment
03.2022 - 05.2023
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Target Distribution Center T055
09.2021 - 03.2022
AREA MANAGER
Amazon Logistics
10.2018 - 09.2021