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
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