William Latham
Americus,GA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Safety Manager
Tyson Foods
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Humboldt, TN
- Oversee safety compliance across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to Tyson/OSHA Standards
- Implemented strategies reducing incident rates, enhancing operational efficiency
- Distribute relevant safety data to each employee through multiple software applications
- Analyze accident data to recommend preventative measures, minimizing potential risks
- Advise management on safety improvements, significantly reducing company losses
- Humboldt, TN
Plant Safety Manager
Tyson Foods
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Vienna, GA
- Ensure USDA compliance and enforcement of site standards
- Developed safety tracking initiatives, improving efficiency
- Validating contractors for work on site and ensure contractor compliance
- Mobile equipment training for employees / Monitored annual compliance
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to enhance productivity
- Root Cause Investigations to establish origin of injuries/incidents
- Vienna, GA
Health & Safety Manager/ Maintenance
Procter & Gamble
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Albany, Georgia
- Assisted in the fabrication of machine guards and other structural components associated with the papermaking process
- Installed motors and pumps and performed preventative tasks to maintain proper function
- Performed steam pipe demolition and installation
- Managed civil construction group performing tasks such as repairing walls, concrete foundation, building/pouring concrete forms, painting, exterior building upkeep and repairs
- Inspected and maintained all scaffold erection on site
- Acquired all permits required for site upgrades/excavation and improvements
- Albany, Georgia
Contractor
Marcor / NCM Demolition
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed hazardous material abatement in pharmaceutical settings, ensuring safety compliance
- Designed rigging plans for crane operations
- Collaborated with wastewater teams to manage stormwater releases, preventing environmental impact
Property Maintenance Manager
Reid Enterprises
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed maintenance and grounds for 13 properties including residential and commercial
- Tasks included painting, light electrical, plumbing, renovations, construction, repairs, flooring, installations, HVAC ductwork installation, groundskeeping, and inspections
- Supervised contractors at multiple sites and ensured projects were completed promptly and on budget
- Inspected properties for infestations and termites, etc
- Inspected properties for foundation/structural defects and documented all findings
- Filed appropriate paperwork for building permits, evictions, and other miscellaneous permits
- Purchased all project materials and rented equipment as needed
Skills
- Safety program development
- Regulations and compliance
- Lock out tag out programs
- Safety hazards analysis
OSHA 30 Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Confined Space Rescue
Forklift Operator & Instructor
Aerial Lift Operator & Instructor
Fall Protection / Fall Arrest Systems Instructor
Telehandler Operator
Scaffold Erection & Inspection
Certificationstraining
- OSHA 30 Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Confined Space Rescue
- Forklift Operator & Instructor
- Aerial Lift Operator & Instructor
- Fall Protection / Fall Arrest Systems Instructor
- Telehandler Operator
- Scaffold Erection & Inspection
- 40-hour Hazwoper certification (2010)
Timeline
Complex Safety Manager
Tyson Foods
02.2024 - Current
Plant Safety Manager
Tyson Foods
05.2022 - 02.2024
Health & Safety Manager/ Maintenance
Procter & Gamble
01.2012 - 01.2022
Contractor
Marcor / NCM Demolition
01.2010 - 01.2011
Property Maintenance Manager
Reid Enterprises
01.2007 - 01.2010
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