Kathy SmithEHS Manager

Kathy SmithHigh Point, NC 27265 bacdraf1@hotmail.com Cell 336-314-1883

Summary

Resourceful and extroverted safety professional with over 35 years of hands on experience in Safety Coordination and Training, Management. Expert in Occupational Safety and Emergency Management. Proficient in the implementation of OSHA employee safety guidelines. Well-connected with OSHA regulatory authorities. Committed to establishment, implementation and promoting state-approved occupational policies and guidelines

WORK EXPERIENCEEHS ManagerAlpha Aluminum- Winston Salem, NC May 2016- Present

Provide full operational support to operations and ensure that all practices are in with regulatory requirements. Support the development and coordination of training programs.

-Reinforce the safety policies, guidelines and procedures set out by the Alpha Aluminum -Provide daily guidance and direction to the EHS Program at the employee and Supervisor level-Developed and implemented a new ERP -Developed and implemented new Training Procedures -Updated as needed SOP’S for all work practices-Developed and implemented new JHA for new machinery-Chief of the Fire Brigade-Maintain all employee training records-Developed and implemented a new Radiation Safety Policy-Conduct weekly safety inspections-Developed and implemented daily Safety Talks-Revised old MSDS to the new GHS system-TRR at present 3.08 was 3.75

Safety Coordinator/ TrainerTM Logistics - Kernersville, NC - June 2015 to May 2016Third-party logistics serving Deer-Hatachi

Conduct risk analysis and issue safe work method statements. Monitor and supervise standard operating procedures for two facilities operating three shifts.

- Reduced incident rate by 20.75% as of Dec.31 2015. June thru Dec 2015 a 50.00% decrease in incident rates. 33% decrease in OSHA recordable.

- Conducted monthly safety audits, issue audit reports and make the necessary changes in the standard procedures. - Carried out Safety Inspections and incident investigations. Monitored and supervised all safe work practices. - Developed Standard Operating Procedures and job hazard analyses for each department. - Wrote personal protective equipment assessment for each department. - Delivered new hire safety orientation. - Taught \ classroom forklift certifications. - Taught Monthly Safety Training in order to meet compliance with OSHA guidelines. - Developed guidelines for a new medical program.

Kathy SmithEHS Manager

- Wrote proposals for improvement in the safety program. - Implemented new safety programs. - Implemented new STOP signs at the end of each isles, with procedures to follow.- Implemented a weekly safety report sent out to all Supervisors, Coordinators, Safety Committee Members. - Monthly calendar sent out for daily safety topics. Implemented a daily Safety talk at the beginning of each shift. - Implemented all Safety Committee Members now do weekly Safety Audits of their departments. - Facilitated all building maintenance. - Facilitated all forklift repairs. - Monitored and assessed work of third-party contractors. - Order and manage PPE and office supplies.

Safety Coordinator Trainer/Press Operator/ Quality Control InspectorMulti Packaging Solutions - 2009 to 2015

As Safety Coordinator ensured federal, state and local laws and regulations, rules and codes were observed and taught.

- Conduct monthly OSHA mandated training for all shifts, recordkeeping and reporting. - Implemented safety programs. - Measured and evaluated effectiveness of hazard control policies and procedures and recommended changes. - Coordinated with HR on development of and implementation of training procedures and policies- Press Operator Marc Andy P5, Neilpeter, performed all aspects for printing pharmaceutical labels, met all customer requirements, set press up, inked press ran press and completed per customer work instructions.Performed quality test per press run as well as dot gain.Quality Control on pharmaceuticals labels, monitored press operator’s product, conductedBefore quality checks and finished products quality checksFollowed customers SOP’S, completed customer required testing, alcohol rub test, vibration testing etc.Participated in revising and updated procedures for customer approvals, monitored all press operations on 3rd

shift.

Firefighter/ Fire Inspector/ Arson InvestigatorGreensboro Fire Department - Greensboro, NC - May 1979 to March 2009Professional Firefighter with 30 years of service

- Conducted Fire Investigations in order to determine origin and cause. Collected evidence, documented with photographs and sketches, secured the scene. Assisted insurance investigators and stateInvestigators, police detectives. - Assisted the District Attorney for pending court cases pertaining to arson. - Conducted Fire inspections per state mandated regulations. - Conducted public safety training at business and public schools.- Filled in for Acting Captain and Driver.- Performed under emergency situations, medical calls, conducted patient assessment, performed first aid CPR, and performed vehicle extrication.- Performed under emergency situations residential and building fires. Performed search and rescue as well as extinguishment. Operated the fire apparatus.- Performed and assumed Incident command of scene.- Operated a variety of fire suppression tools and used rescue/ protective equipment.- Monitored and maintained the equipment used at fires and other emergencies.

RECENT CERTIFICATIONS:- OSHA Professional

Kathy SmithEHS Manager

- CPR, AED, BLS Red Cross Instructor- Hazwoper 24