Candace Williams, GSP

Health And Safety Manager at Gage Products Company
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, US
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Health And Safety Manager
      • Aug 2020 - Present

    • Spain
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Health And Safety Coordinator
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

      • Supervised safety support staff.• Conducted risk assessment audits of buildings and equipment.• Developed, implemented, and maintained various safety training programs such as powered industrial trucks, and Ergonomics.• Developed a positive working relationship with the local Fire Marshal, OSHA, EPA and other state and local authorities.• Reduced employee injury rates by 48% by implementing safety training, ergonomic programs, and by performing basic first aid procedures. Reduced safety injury rate by 22% to include a documented record of 6 months with no injuries. • Organized and controlled facilities, supplies, and equipment to support safety needs• Attended daily meetings and advised supervisors on ways to improve future meetings• Continuously performed audits, site audits, and daily walk through with various clients to build rapport and showcase the level of safety administered• Addressed company safety issues of near misses and accidents, therefore minimizing future company liabilities• Ensured all legal documentation was in compliance and filed daily for continuity• Conducted weekly safety audits to ensure all requirements were being met• Completed all new employee safety requirements according to regulations to ensure all employees were aware of safety requirements which decreased mishaps• Draft memos for facility wide safety notifications• Prepared applicable safety reports and make suggestions as necessary • Completed detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis to eliminate future safety risk • Developed and presented safety training such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hot Work, BBP • Oversee Behavior Based / Oversee Safety Incentive Programs/ Safety Committee • Workers Comp Program Administrator• Participated in union negotiations

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • EHS Specialist
      • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

      Distribution Center EHS Coordinator Dayco Products, Memphis, TN 09/2016 – 06/2017 Plant EHS Coordinator/Internship Dayco Products, Roseville, MI 01/2015 – 05/2016• • Managed implementation of ISO 14001/180001 Environmental Program in manufacturing and warehouse• Developed RCRA programs such as Hazardous Waste Labeling and maintaining the chemical storage areas in compliance with the Indiana Department of Environment Management rules and regulations.• Facilitated weekly toolbox meetings to reinforce safety procedures to ensure employees remained abreast of any new updates• Supervised a team of up to 10 associates including managing the forklift training program with Yale Vision• Investigated incident and near misses to pinpoint root cause, follow-up with corrective action • Collaborated with engineer to safeguard machines, follow-up with performance metrics. • Maintained all safety and health documentation in case of audit • Created Emergency Response Program, LOTO and CPR trained team of 12• Evaluated and reduced workstation ergonomic issues by completing JSA’s • Maintained safety budget and negotiated vendor contracts• SWPP, HAPs and VOCs• Initiated Return to work program successfully• Conducted Exit and Hiring Interviews

    • Germany
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HSE Co-op
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      • • Walked job-sites regularly to ensure ISO 14001 Compliance (multi-site locations) • Conducted new employee/contractor safety orientation • Conducted and documented all accident investigations, safety violations and unsafe working conditions • Lead each facility employee safety committee • Prepare, maintain, and report on Monthly HSE KPI‘s• Participated in ISO 14001 Recertification as an internal auditor

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Technician
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

      • Provided determinations to employers on tax credits, WOTC Cases• Decreased departmental case load by organizing workflow and using time management skills• Trained new employees on company specific systems

    • EHS Intern
      • Oct 2015 - May 2016

      Leads plant safety training program by coordinating training, investigating accidents and near misses, completing data entry into OSHA forms, processing safety supply request, maintain training records, researches and recommends safety equipment, maintains and monitors the EHS Bulletin Boards, teaching on-site safety training classes, completing a daily walk through of plant floor to ensure worker compliance, administer and update plant level safety policies, maintain OSHA 300 Log and First Aid Log, served as an significant part of the ISO 14001 Implementation team

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ITS Data Processing Operator
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

      Data entry, run reports, answer phones, receive, sort, and distributed mail, composed departmental memos and meeting minutes, monitored and ordered office supplies, ran industrial sized printers, printed and folded checks, print and composing manuals/flyers

    • Verification Specialist
      • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

      Inbound and out bound calls performing social security traces, criminal background investigations, employment/education verifications and reference checks, also trained new employees, 100+ Inbound and outbound calls in a call center environment, monitored and ordered office supplies, made reservations for management

Education

  • Murray State University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Safety Management
    2018 - 2020
  • LARA/MIOSHA Training Programs - Sponsered my Washtenaw Community College
    MIOSHA Construction 10-Hour Certificate, Construction
    2018 - 2018
  • Oakland University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
    2012 - 2016
  • Oakland Community College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
    2013 - 2013

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