Lindsey McMurren

EHS professional well-versed in developing and executing safety protocols that foster a safe work environment. Experienced with regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, Workers’ Compensation management, risk assessment, safety program implementation and managing large capex construction projects. Utilizes expertise to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results with a focus on continuous improvement. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Regional EHS Manager at Altium Packaging (2025-05 – Present)

• Regional EHS manager for 16 plastic blow mold manufacturing plants;
• Manages EHS for large capital expenditure construction projects, including facilities from the ground up;
• Guides locations through environmental and safety-related activities, audits, injury and incident management, and KPI tracking, enhancing overall safety culture;
• Manages Workers' Compensation activities for all locations in region;
• Implements and develops programs, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement of safety activities across multiple locations;
• Implements practices and interventions to reduce injuries with a currently trending 35% reduction in recordable injuries from 2025 to 2026;
• Manages safety and environmental regulatory responsibilities and compliance agency visits for stormwater, air and others as needed;
• Assists locations with permitting, Tier II reporting and CERS reporting;
• Facilitates special projects and training to ensure consistent execution of EHS processes across 64 plants including the development of a significant injury and fatality (SIF) training program, and CA mandatory indoor heat illness and workplace violence training;
• Travels 50% of the time to assist plants with EHS practices and needs.

Senior Manager, Safety at Califia Farms (2020-04 – 2025-05)

• Manages employee health and safety for beverage manufacturing company;
• Develops comprehensive programs, policies, and procedures to enhance company-wide safety practices;
• Develops safety management system (SMS) to manage, track and trend data;
• Completes EHS and quality Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) audits and inspections of beverage manufacturing plant and distribution center;
• Manages environmental compliance, regulatory activities, SWPPP, SPCC, air and stormwater permitting, CERS reporting, Process Safety Management (PSM), etc.;
• Creates and executes safety training initiatives for all company levels, promoting a culture of safety awareness;
• Develops behavior-based safety programs and methods to effectively transform safety culture;
• Manages multi-year construction project to add two blow mold lines to production facility;
• Administers Security program, policies, access control and surveillance;
• Responsible for managing sustainability efforts and annual reporting working towards zero waste through water discharge recovery, reuse and recycling of raw and used materials, energy management thorough PGE cohort program, packaging initiatives and others.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Bolthouse Farms (2019-03 – 2019-12)

• Manages EHS Department for agriculture and food production company that includes Environmental Compliance Department, Safety Department, Security Department, Workers' Compensation Department and Medical Department;
• Manages multiple locations across Southern California, Washington, Illinois, and Canada;
• Provides direction to 10 direct reports;
• Develops policies, procedures, and training programs to enhance compliance, safety standards and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs);
• Delivers metrics to management and corporate owners to inform decision-making;
• Engages with Leadership Team to foster collaboration and support;
• Gains support of Leadership Team through regular interaction and collaboration.

Regional Health, Environment and Safety and Operations Manager at Sodexo (at Chevron) (2015-09 – 2019-03)

• Provides safety management and accident prevention leadership to facility management staff and subcontractors at 7 Chevron offices and oilfield sites within the San Joaquin Valley;
• Trains and educates all employees and subcontractors on safety policies, procedures and Chevron specific guidelines;
• Manages injury and claims processes from reporting to closure to ensure compliance and support affected employees;
• Develops and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for nationwide safety training and creation of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to enhance organizational preparedness;
• Tracks and analyzes safety-related statistics, behavior observations, and training to identify trends and improve safety measures;
• Supports operational tasks and special projects related to employee management and capital expenditures;
• Manages all event planning for Chevron facilities in the San Joaquin Valley including catering, set up and communication with meeting hosts.

Manager, Employee Health and Safety at McKesson Corporation (2008-04 – 2011-09)

• Oversees regional employee safety program for a Fortune 16 company that distributes pharmaceutical and healthcare related items worldwide;
• Manages safety and workers' compensation analytics and scorecard metrics for company;
• Analyzes claim data to determine trends and prevent future injuries;
• Leads special projects and ongoing events, including National Safety Month and development of training programs;
• Assists in creating incentive programs and personal safety awareness initiatives to enhance employee engagement;
• Travels 80% of the time to evaluate locations and implement safety prevention methods.

National Safety Manager at The MENTOR Network (2004-07 – 2008-03)

• Oversees national employee safety program for service-oriented company with approximately 25,000 employees in more than 35 states that assist individuals with developmental disabilities in group homes, day programs and other operations;
• Establishes a national safety policy to ensure compliance and protect employee well-being;
• Develops national employee safety training platform to enhance safety knowledge and compliance among employees;
• Develops and implements methods to limit Workers' Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability claims;
• Analyzes risk and claim related data and trends to determine prevention methods;
• Manages three regional safety employees in methods, programs and safety-related activities.

Safety Manager at Pepsi Bottling Group (2002-12 – 2004-07)

• Develops and manages safety risk management program, enhancing organizational safety compliance;
• Monitors loss control, prevention, incentive activities and hazard assessments and conducts safety training programs for roughly 400 employees in manufacturing and distribution environment;
• Conducts monthly Safety Empowerment Team meetings and weekly Safety Orientations for new hires, fostering a culture of safety awareness;
• Administers Workers' Compensation, General Liability and Auto claims, reports, OSHA log and files;
• Completes and analyzes risk and claim related data and trends through periodic reports and financials, informing strategic safety decisions;
• Tracks driver DMV records, accident screening, drug and alcohol records and maintains DOT files;
• Enables a 20% reduction in Workers' Compensation premiums in less than one year.

Risk Manager at San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter American Red Cross (2001-11 – 2002-12)

• Develops and manages the overall risk management program for the agency;
• Manages Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Auto claims, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and accurate reporting;
• Works directly with TPA claims administrator and agency's attorneys;
• Monitors loss control measures and conducts hazard assessments to mitigate risks;
• Conducts weekly Risk Management Committee meetings and quarterly Safety Committee meetings;
• Develops and maintains Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Emergency Action Plan to enhance workplace safety;
• Conducts safety and risk-related training programs and tracks driver DMV records;
• Reviews and modifies contracts and indemnification verbiage and is responsible for insurance certificates;
• Chairs Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Committee.

Safety and Risk Coordinator/Assistant at Theme Park Experience (LEGOLAND California and SeaWorld of California) (1999-10 – 2001-09)

• Coordinates, implements, and tracks safety programs and training, performing operational tasks to enhance departmental safety;
• Participates in departmental safety audits, inspections, and practice evacuations.
• Teaches SB 198 (Senate Bill 198) safety course;
• Participates in departmental safety audits, inspections and practice evacuations;
• Acts as on-call in-park accident investigator and follows up on guest claims (i.e. lost, or stolen property incidences);
• Assists with the status of all claims with insurance companies and TPA claims administrators;
• Serves as on-call in-park accident investigator, following up on guest claims related to lost or stolen property.

MBA in Management – San Diego State University, Graduate School of Business (2004)

BA in Political Science – University of Oregon, Robert D. Clark Honors College (1999)