Charles R. Freeman II

Experienced operations, transportation, HR, training, and EHS/safety leader with a long record of managing teams, improving workplace processes, and overseeing safety performance in manufacturing and distribution environments.

Background includes leadership roles in training, national sales, key accounts, transportation, human resources, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Seeking a safety-focused role where strong people leadership, compliance awareness, and operational experience can support a safe and productive workplace.

EHS Manager | Transportation Safety Manager | HR Manager | Transportation Manager - Legacy Cabinets, Inc.

(1998-01 - 2026-12)

Held multiple leadership roles across operations, transportation, human resources, and environmental health & safety.

• Managed site-level responsibilities supporting daily operations and employee performance.
• Led or supported workplace safety initiatives and EHS responsibilities.
• Helped coordinate employee oversight, operational processes, and compliance-related activities.
• Led company-wide safety programs and delivered weekly safety training sessions for all departments
• Conducted inspections, monitoring, and maintenance oversight of fire suppression systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Performed facility inspections and audits to maintain compliance with OSHA, MACT, NESHAP and other environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintained OSHA incident rates below industry averages for multiple consecutive years.
• Oversaw the company's Environmental Stewardship Program in partnership with industry associations
• Played a key role in earning company transportation safety the Silver Safety Award through Liberty Mutual
• Collaborated with Alabama Safe State to improve company safety standards.
• Served as primary company liaison for all local, state, and federal safety, environmental, and regulatory inspections.
• Strengthened environmental and regulatory compliance programs across the organization.

Training Director | National Sales Manager | Key Account Manager - Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

(1992-01 - 1998-12)

• Led company product training efforts for customer base across the country.
• Managed national sales responsibilities and key customer accounts.
• Built relationships, supported business growth, and improved team capability through training and leadership.

Store Management - Bruno's, Inc.

(1989-01 - 1992-12)

• Managed store operations and supported day-to-day leadership responsibilities.
• Oversaw staff, customer service, and operational performance in a retail environment.

B.S. - Business Administration - University of Alabama (1985-01 - 1988-12)

Associate of Science - Southern Union State Community College (1984-01 - 1985-12)