Bill Swanger

Manager, Environment, Health & Safety • Director, Health & Safety • Safety Specialist.

Environmental

Compliance • Safety & Health Programs • Regulatory Audits • Risk Management. Achieved ISO 14001 Certification • Developed Safety Training • Directed EHS Programs.

Merck

Chairman's Award • Leadership Awards • Multiple Promotions • EHS Leadership Excellence.

Director, Environment, Health & Safety - Maker's Pride Food Solutions, LLC. - Phoenix, AZ

(2024-01 - 2026-05)

• Championed safety programs for 10,000 employees, bolstering culture and reducing incidents.
• Directed technical operations across 16 U.S. sites and a Canadian site, ensuring compliance.
• Integrated a 20-element Health and Safety Management System into global KPI tracking.
• Resolved 5 OSHA complaints and investigations, protecting organizational reputation.
• Implemented the Benchmark injury and illness recordkeeping system across multiple sites.
• Developed the Leader Audit near-miss program to strengthen supervisor accountability.

Director, Environment, Health & Safety - Owens & Minor - Alpharetta, GA

(2018-01 - 2023-12)

• Handled technical reporting for 13 global EH&S leaders across 10 U.S. facilities.
• Optimized 3 EH&S databases, improving compliance tracking and operational efficiency.
• Achieved ISO 14001 certification across Belgium and EMEA through compliance programs.
• Directed pandemic response initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership teams.
• Oversaw global EH&S systems and programs following Halyard Health acquisition.
• Directed EH&S oversight of U.S. ethylene oxide sterilization operations and crisis planning.
• Contributed to the company's ESG Report by integrating sustainability research and reporting.
• Conducted EH&S audits across multiple locations to ensure safety compliance.

Global Risk & Environmental Health & Safety Leader - Halyard Health - Alpharetta, GA

(2015-01 - 2018-01)

• Achieved ISO 14001 certification, improving sustainability and compliance standards.
• Developed workplace violence training programs with Global Security and local agencies.
• Partnered with Corporate Communications on sustainability initiatives and citizenship reporting.
• Guided global EHS leaders through dotted-line reporting structures.
• Implemented risk assessments across facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Honduras, and Thailand.
• Directed global EHS and risk management following the Halyard Health spin-off.

Senior Manager, Safety, Health & Environment - Express-Scripts - Tempe, AZ

(2012-06 - 2015-01)

• Enforced compliance and safety protocols supporting 10,000+ employees across operations.
• Directed safety, health, and environmental programs across 21 Western Region sites.
• Collaborated with a national team of 8 EHS professionals on safety initiatives.
• Facilitated integration efforts following the Express Scripts acquisition of Medco.
• Developed post-merger policies strengthening safety standards across operational sites.
• Administered hazardous waste streams in compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Reported regional Safety, Health, and Environmental performance metrics to corporate HQ.
• Engaged senior leadership to align regional operations with safety policies.
• Coordinated corporate fleet management to improve efficiency and reduce transport risks.
• Established EHS programs enhancing safety standards across sites west of Houston.

Regional Manager, Safety, Health & Environment - Medco - Las Vegas, NV

(2003-06 - 2012-06)

• Developed 21 EHS policies and programs following Medco's spin-off from Merck.
• Collaborated on hand hygiene protocols supporting Joint Commission Accreditation audits.
• Drove development of a needle-stick safety program across specialty healthcare sites.
• Introduced ergonomics programs across 2 administrative facilities, improving workplace safety.
• Directed teams in Las Vegas and Spokane, strengthening accountability and performance.
• Oversaw EHS operations for Spokane and Southern California facilities from Las Vegas.

Safety, Health & Environmental Manager - Merck Medco Health Solutions

Prior Experience

Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist - Abbott Laboratories

Prior Experience

Safety & Health Specialist - Abbott Laboratories

Prior Experience

Master of Business Administration - Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Lake Forest, IL

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL