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.
