Craig Sommers
Chuckey
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing environmental safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Leads safety culture iniatives to strive for zero incidents. Strong background in working with leaders to use their interpersonal skills to lead with safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Division EHS Manager
Parker Hanifin
04.2015 - Current
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Improved EHS performance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and policies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of similar events.
- Streamlined EHS reporting processes for increased efficiency in data collection and analysis.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs, ensuring proper handling and minimizing environmental impact.
- Implemented ergonomic improvements in workspaces to reduce strain-related injuries among employees, enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging EHS trends, adapting company policies as necessary to maintain a high standard of safety.
- Reduced workplace incidents through proactive risk assessments and hazard identification initiatives.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed emergency response plans and coordinated drills, significantly improving preparedness for potential incidents.
- Promoted a culture of safety throughout the organization by consistently emphasizing its importance during meetings, trainings, and daily operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS processes.
Regional EHS Manager
Worthington Industries
12.2013 - 04.2015
EHS Manager
Manitowoc Company
09.2009 - 11.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.1996
Skills
TCC- Taking Charge of Change
High Performance Team Coach
Environmental Stewardship
Injury Prevention
Develop Site Safety Gemba Walks
Kaizen Safety Bursts
Safety 24/7 Leader
Timeline
Division EHS Manager
Parker Hanifin
04.2015 - Current
Regional EHS Manager
Worthington Industries
12.2013 - 04.2015
EHS Manager
Manitowoc Company
09.2009 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
East Tennessee State University
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