Experience

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  Royer

  • Business Development Representative

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  ROYER

  • Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Business Development Representative

    • May 2023 - Jul 2023
    • Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

    Proudly Canadian, Royer is a Global leader in designing and manufacturing safety footwear for the world's toughest conditions. Royer continually develops industry leading products by using cutting edge technology and high quality materials.

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  RWD Consulting, LLC

  • Pittsburgh, PA

  • EH&S Specialist

    • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Pittsburgh, PA

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  Ritchey Metals Company, Inc.

  • Hendersonville, PA

  • Director - SH&E

    • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021
    • Hendersonville, PA

    Ritchey Metals is the preferred supplier of zinc, aluminum and non-ferrous alloys across the die casting, electroplating and steel coating industries.- Implemented SH&E Calendar at both locations in order to ensure compliance with required Safety and Environmental activities as well as assign responsibilities for various SH&E actions and activities.- Redesigned and implemented and Chaired Site Safety Committees and Housekeeping Committees at both locations involving both Hourly and Management personnel. Utilized Committee Members on Monthly Site Safety walkthroughs and documentation. - Manage all of the day-to-day environmental activities in addition to overseeing Title V Air permit renewal; NPDES permit monitoring, as well as EPA/DEP Inspection liaison- Pandemic Safety Officer responsible for coordinating protection efforts throughout the facilities and coordinating actions and activities to prevent spread of any viruses.

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  Ferro Corporation

  • United States
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Regional EH&S Manager - North America

    • Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

    Responsible for the management, development and implementation of EH&S processes at 10 locations across the US.- Manage and implement EH&S and Security standards throughout the Region- Provide leadership and direction to site EH&S professionals- Lead the development of EH&S performance measures to meet short and long term corporate goals- Coordinate and participate in site specific environmental controls and remediation projects- Lead and participate in EH&S related audits- Ensure processes and programs maintain compliance with changes in regulations

  • North America Multi-Site EH&S Mgr

    • May 2017 - Jun 2019

    Ferro is a leading global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions for glass, metal, ceramic and other substrates and color solutions in the form of specialty pigments and colorants for a broad range of industries and applications. Ferro products are sold into the building and construction, automotive, electronics, industrial products, household furnishings and appliances markets.Responsibilities include the development, administration and over site of EH&S functions at 8 sites in PA, OH, GA, NJ, MA and CA

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  Sea Ray Boats (Facility Closed)

  • Flagler Beach, FL

  • Manager - Safety, Health and Environmental

    • Mar 2016 - May 2017
    • Flagler Beach, FL

    Being the world's largest manufacturer of pleasure boats, Sea Ray produces more than 40 models ranging from 18 to 68 feet. Sea Ray products include sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts and yachts. Founded in 1959, Sea Ray was one of the first boat builders to use fiberglass and other high-tech composite materials in the construction of pleasure boats. In addition to making revolutionary breakthroughs in technology, Sea Ray continues to offer unique styling, performance and interior designs. These attributes have placed Sea Ray at the top of the world’s pleasure boat builders for more than a quarter of a century.

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  KTA-Tator Inc

  • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Corp SH&E Officer & Market Manager

    • Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
    • Pittsburgh, PA

    KTA provides facility owners, architects/engineers, contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers peace of mind that the integrity of steel and concrete structures and other assets are properly assessed and protected. KTA provides professional consultation and support during any phase of a project – design, construction, post-construction, or maintenance. Specialties include coatings and corrosion engineering and inspection; steel and concrete fabrication inspection; field and laboratory coatings failure analysis; environmental, health and safety consulting; and contract administration for maintenance and construction activities. KTA also distributes a complete line of the field inspection instrumentation needed to support corrosion protection projects, and provides a number of specialized Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and workplace safety training courses

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  Fairmont Supply Company

  • Canonsburg, PA

  • Technical Product Mgr - Safety Products

    • Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
    • Canonsburg, PA

    Responsible for sourcing, marketing and sales promotion of safety related products to Mining, Oil, Gas and Industrial Markets.• Directly responsible for the merchandising, marketing and sales of safety products resulting in sales of over $93.8M since 2012 at an organization leading 22.16% gross margin (GM).• Responsible for Safety Marketing efforts resulting in continual GM increase over the past three years of 21.50%, 22.05%, and 22.16%, in comparison to declining overall market GMs.• Conducted extensive PPE analysis for various National Accounts and presented findings in an effort to assist accounts in identifying consolidation and cost savings opportunities. .• Coordinated with Marketing Services to assemble and promote first external Advertising Campaign for new storefronts utilizing print and billboard media.

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  OMNOVA Solutions

  • Jeannette, PA

  • Manager - Safety, Health & Environmental

    • Jun 2009 - Jan 2012
    • Jeannette, PA

    Manufacturer of supported and unsupported plastic films for the commercial wall coverings, automotive/bus/boat upholstery, pool/shower pan liner, and performance film markets worldwide.• Reduced both the Total Recordable Rate and DART Rate 25% and 35% respectively in a 12 month period.• Successfully managed Workers’ Compensation total cost and cost per claim to their lowest points in 6 years.• Created facility FERP (Flood Emergency Response Plan) and installed physical control elements within the facility.• Manage the day-to-day environmental activities in addition to overseeing Title V Air permit renewal, NPDES permit monitoring, Thermal Discharge Control project, as well as EPA/DEP Inspection liaison.• Designated Site Champion for all Vision 2014 Sustainability projects, resulting in cost savings of over $100K from Jan 2011.• Redeveloped site security program to include new site security organization, site access system, CCTV redeployment and implementation of the site CTPAT security requirements.

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  TRACO

  • Cranberry Twp, PA

  • Corp Mgr - Safety, Health & Environmental

    • Apr 2007 - Mar 2009
    • Cranberry Twp, PA

    Manufacturer of custom-designed architectural and heavy commercial, aluminum doors, storefront, and entrances at 5 locations throughout the United States• Reduced corporate wide Recordable Rate by 11% and DART Rate by 13%, 2007-2008• Managed and directed Workers’ Compensation resulting in costs savings of $280,000 in insurance year 2008 • Achieved 1 Million Work Hours without a Lost Time Accident January 2008• Acquired responsibility for day-to-day environmental administration including staff and management of in-house wastewater treatment facility, permitted air discharge equipment, Haz/Non-Haz waste

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Manager - Consulting & Support Services

    • Sep 2000 - Apr 2007
    • Pittsburgh, PA

    A leading provider of safety products, training services, and procurement solutions for the industrial, laboratory safety and first responder markets.• Negotiating and establishing contractual alliances with nationwide network of service providers• Directly responsible for the marketing and sales of SH&E services resulting in sales increases from 2002 through 2005 from $282,000 to $1.63M• Developed, coordinated and conducted regulatory training sessions through Fisher University, monthly webinars, regional sales meetings and web-based training systems for existing and new Sales and Customer Service Representatives• Worked in conjunction with sales personnel to prospect and develop leads for Training & Consulting business to maximize incremental volume growth, profit improvement and supplemental service/product penetration

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  Lithonia Lighting

  • Conyers, GA & Crawfordsville, IN

  • Divison Mgr - Safety & Loss Prevention

    • Oct 1990 - Oct 1995
    • Conyers, GA & Crawfordsville, IN

    Premier manufacturer and distributor of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential lighting fixtures, wiring, and controls throughout the United Sates and Canada• Successfully managed Workers’ Compensation activities resulting in open claims inventory reductions of 25-60%, direct cost savings of up to $400,000+ and annual accrual reductions• Developed and implemented the administrative, medical and engineering aspects of a successful ergonomics program in conjunction with a Functional Work Hardening/Return to Work program• Achieved and exceeded 1 Million Hours without a Lost Time Accident at the Crawfordsville, IN facility • Coordinated development of corporate wide Environmental Compliance Manual, successfully directed soil/groundwater remediation project and conducted the environmental closure of two manufacturing facilities• Directed division QA staff, developed and standardized product family Quality Plans, responsible for Resolution Team management, reduced the quality costs as a percent of total net sales three consecutive years, 96’-98’ 2.60-1.61%• Increased daily production of $120k/day to $178k day while increasing direct labor efficiency from 86.6% to 93.5%• Selected as 1 of 50 personnel within the Corporation to under go extensive 6 month training program towards Black Belt certification