Lance Shaw

Accomplished and energetic safety manager with a solid history of achievement in team member training and development. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include the ability to recognize processes that need improvement and bring leadership to improve that process to be efficient and cost effective

Designated Employer Representative - DER - Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR

(2020-01)

• Introduced hair pre-employment hair testing
• In two years, I kept over 100 lifestyle drug users out of our truck that with urine alone would have been hired. This program has also reduced our random positives by over 50%
• Manage the Tyson Foods DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
• Act as the Company liaison for drug and alcohol testing service agents (TPA, collection sites, labs, MROs, SAP programs)
• Staying informed of every test and its result
• Performing the functions necessary according to the results of the tests and taking immediate action, including:
• Removing employees from safety-sensitive duties
• Making necessary decisions in the testing and evaluation process
• Receiving test results and other communications for Tyson Foods
• Report test results to the DOT clearinghouse and/or state local authorities, if necessary
• Following company policy regarding the consequences of a positive test result or refusal to test
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA 49 CFR Part 40
• I share my knowledge of driver training and development with the transportation compliance group to assist in projects aimed at accident and cost reduction.

Garage Supervisor/ Human Development - Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR

(2018-02 - 2020-01)

• Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
• Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.

Risk Manager /Driver Development Manager - Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR

(2012-08 - 2018-02)

• Provide oversight for driver hours of service regulations per FMCSR to minimize violations
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for drivers
• Schedule classes based on the availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
• Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
• Provide oversight and continued training for the Bendix Safety Direct program.
• Assign coaching to drivers on driving behaviors based on classified events designed to minimize risk
• Drive and ride with drivers to demonstrate and train on the Bendix safety features.
• Provide periodic reports on classified events and the results from remedial training.
• Facilitate classes for drivers and management on Bendix Safety Direct for level understanding.
• Provide oversite and coaching for our MPG improvement program

Logistics Manager, Safety Manager - DER - Razorback Transit, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR

(2002-05 - 2012-08)

• DER – Managed drug and alcohol program
• Co-authored the first RX/OTR drug policy to be presented to the ATA and was eventually published as a guide for other transit organizations,
• Provide leadership and continued training to our group to ensure the highest standards and consistency.
• Provide training for the management teams as new changes come about in technology or regulations.
• Mentor or coach drivers in any area required to help ensure their success,
• Arkansas State Police 3rd party CDL examiner.
• Maintained regulatory compliance.
• Maintained driver qualification files.
• Administered Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Conduct post-accident investigation.
• Weekly and random OSHA/EPA inspections in transit facilities.
• Report, document and investigate workplace accidents.
• Facilitate safety meetings which included Smith System training.

Safety Coordinator - DER - Willis Shaw Express - Elm Springs, AR

(1993-11 - 2002-05)

• DER - Managed the drug and alcohol program.
• Maintained regulatory compliance with staff of four.
• Designed and maintained Accident database.
• Designed and maintained roadside inspection database.
• Conducted post-accident investigation to establish trends.
• Designed programs and training to be proactive in accident prevention.
• Oversight of remedial training program.
• Monthly OSHA/EPA inspections in Elm Springs shop.

Motor Fleet Safety - NATMI (2001-03 - 2001-03)

Weapons and field training Batlin 0933 - USMC (1981 - 1987)

High School Diploma - Bentonville High School (1981-05)