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Travis Smith

Tama,IA

Summary

High-performing professional leader with substantial experience (20 years with DuPont Pioneer/Corteva) developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, provides site EHS mentorship education and strives for continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting personal safety and environmental health.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Specialist: Seed Operations

Corteva Agriscience
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, Department of Ag, etc.) and Corteva EHS internal standards.
  • Provided regional EHS support and leadership to 7 North American seed operation sites on a day to day basis.


EHS&S Eastern Hub Leader- North American Seeds

Corteva Agriscience
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Lead a team of 3 EHS Professionals in the Eastern Hub with oversight of 35 Pioneer/DAS production and research seeds operations.
  • Built working relationships with partners to lead and direct assigned projects in implementing cultural changes in safety.
  • Assisted with development and implementation of new Corteva EHS standards that required continuous improvements to fit business needs.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager

DuPont Pioneer (Central Business Unit)
09.2012 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for the EHS Department within the Central Business Unit and reported up to the Director with regular performance updates.
  • In this position knowledge was expanded past EHS as I was part of the Central Business Unit leadership team learning other aspects of business operations.

Safety Coordinator

DuPont Pioneer
09.2003 - 09.2012
  • Lead site EHS at the Toledo, IA seed operations (corn) facility with 70 employees.
  • Member of the location leadership team which implemented DuPont production systems.


Paramedic/Ambulance Administrator

City Of Tama
01.1996 - 09.2003
  • Lead the EMS City department and reported directly to the Mayor/City Council that worked in conjunction with our assigned physician Medical Director.
  • Lead a team of 35 EMT/Driver volunteers as the only paid EMS Professional.
  • Partnered with County Emergency Management services including: Fire, City, County and State Police.

Education

Certified Paramedic State of Iowa - Paramedic

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
08.1995

Skills

  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Safety & FELT Leadership
  • Seed Production Processes
  • DuPont Production Systems
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Regional Field Safety Lead
  • Internal Auditor
  • SMITH System Driving instructor
  • ACLS/CPR Instructor
  • High School Wrestling Coach-25 Years

Timeline

EHS Specialist: Seed Operations

Corteva Agriscience
01.2023 - 07.2023

EHS&S Eastern Hub Leader- North American Seeds

Corteva Agriscience
01.2018 - 01.2023

Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager

DuPont Pioneer (Central Business Unit)
09.2012 - 01.2018

Safety Coordinator

DuPont Pioneer
09.2003 - 09.2012

Paramedic/Ambulance Administrator

City Of Tama
01.1996 - 09.2003

Certified Paramedic State of Iowa - Paramedic

Hawkeye Community College

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