John Richardson

Environmental, Health & Safety professional with a B.S. in Environmental Management and hands-on experience spanning manufacturing operations, safety program leadership, and environmental compliance. Known around the plant as “Mr. Earth” for championing Earth Day initiatives and changing how employees see safety and environmental impact in their day-to-day work. Highly motivated, team-oriented, and experienced in ISO 45001/14001 systems, OSHA compliance, and incident management.

EHS Technician at BorgWarner (2024-10 – Present)

• Manage site environmental policies and procedures, including SWPPP and SPCC plans
• Conduct routine stormwater testing and ongoing environmental compliance monitoring
• Maintain chemical inventory management program
• Perform multi-site audits to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Oversee facility recycling program

Safety Specialist at BorgWarner (2023-10 – 2024-10)

• Managed injury and incident reporting systems and workers’ compensation claims
• Led cross-functional teams and served on the plant Safety Committee
• Delivered safety training programs including LOTO, visitor/contractor safety, and new-hire onboarding
• Applied OSHA standards and supported ISO standards and audits
• Coordinated emergency preparedness planning

PC&L Associate / PC&L Safety Team Chairman at BorgWarner (2021-01 – 2023-10)

• Ordered and maintained stock using SAP; verified quality and accuracy of received goods before shipping
• Operated powered industrial trucks (PITs) for material movement and maintained 5S standards
• Managed time and process flow to reduce production downtime
• As Safety Team Chairman: addressed employee safety concerns, audited potential hazards, trialed safety products, and ran incentive events to encourage safe habits

Machinist at ITT Compact Automation (2018-09 – 2020-09)

• Read and followed blueprint specifications; adjusted machine tolerances
• Inspected products with CMM equipment and upheld quality procedures and standards
• Logged and tracked materials, orders, and customer changes using Excel, Oracle, and Word
• Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts as needed

Slasher Operator at Glen Raven Fabrics (2016-12 – 2018-09)

• Operated, repaired, and maintained slashing machine and creel to work order specifications
• Met production and quality targets while maintaining safety standards
• Supervised assistant operators and completed production paperwork with accuracy
• Inspected finished product for defects; operated side loader

B.S. in Environmental Management – Columbia Southern University

MSSC Certificate Program – Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, SC

High School – Walhalla High School — Walhalla, SC