Paul Nnamdi

Accomplished Safety Director with seven years of experience driving industrial safety excellence through strong compliance management, risk reduction, and employee development.

Safety Director - Nucor Vulcraft-Texas - Grapeland, Texas

(2024-01)

• Developed and implemented corrective action plans for compliance gaps
• Successfully led facility to achieve OSHA VPP Star Status
• Implemented a digital safety management system (SMS) that improved data tracking, near-miss reporting, and performance dashboards
• Championed continuous improvement projects that enhanced workplace safety and reduced costs

Corporate Safety Coordinator - Blue Bell Creameries - Brenham, Texas

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Developed and implemented comprehensive safety policies and procedures for three manufacturing plants and 65 branches, ensuring consistent compliance and protection for 3,300+ employees companywide
• Designed and analyzed safety performance metrics, achieving a 12% reduction in total incidents within 15 months
• Increased near-miss reporting by 14% across all facilities within 15 months, improving proactive hazard identification
• Standardized safety programs across all sites, establishing uniform practices and measurable performance benchmarks

Safety Manager - Redbarn Pet Products - Great Bend, Kansas

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Ensured OSHA Compliance for two manufacturing facilities of 500+ employees
• Implemented safety protocols, safety teams, auditing and behavior-based safety to reduce workplace hazards
• Led the design and implementation of a safety training program that improved employee skills and built a proactive safety culture
• Launched recurring bandsaw safety training, lowering annual incidents by seven in the first year

Plant Safety Coordinator - Blue Bell Creameries - Brenham, Texas

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Conducted Audits, monthly meetings and safety training for 9 departments for a facility of 750+ employees
• Investigated and reported workplace incidents to identify root cause and corrective action plans
• Designed and delivered safety and plant shutdown toolbox talks for 9 departments increasing safety awareness
• Maintain records of safety-related incidents and training for 9 departments

M.S - Occupational Safety and Health - Columbia Southern University (2021-01 - 2022-12)

B.A.A.S - Safety Management - University of Houston-Downtown (2018-01 - 2020-12)