My safety leadership experience includes developing training programs, drafting safety instructions, analyzing system safety for a 23 state transportation network, multi-departmental safety projects, safety incident investigations/discipline, safety reports, safety call minutes/action items, and tracking safety performance for over 500 employees. |
OBJECTIVE
A Director of Safety and Operating Practices position responsible for facilitating safety training and education programs and policies, safety audits, compliance with federal safety requirements, and coordinating cross-functional safety team initiatives in order to provide an injury free work environment for an innovative engineering or manufacturing company.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Over 23 years experience developing expertise in:
* Directing and Supervising
* Planning and Goal Setting
* Team Building
* Instructing and Training
* Coordinating and Scheduling
* Initiating Actions
* Establishing Policy/Procedures
* Analyzing and Evaluating
* Making Decisions
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed and implemented a multi-departmental Rigging Safety Training Program for 7600 employees. Researched OSHA standards; composed company policy and instructions; developed a multi-media training program; coordinated and monitored instructor training. Results: Reduced FRA reportable injuries by 50% and fatalities by 100%. Received a Managerial Effectiveness Award for improving company safety.
Established and directed training and monitoring program for quality control supervisors, inspectors, and maintenance personnel. Provided training; composed examinations; evaluated and qualified applicants; instructed and assigned monitors; rewrote and tightened control of examination bank. Results: Zero safety incidents, 75% reduction in reworked jobs. Program was rated best of 14 programs for two consecutive years.
Analyzed and implemented a Six Sigma program to reduce rail metallurgical fatigue failures for train safety. Mapped rail failure process; identified process variables; gathered data; statistically identified key causal variables; developed improvement plan; implemented regional pilot test program; instituted control plan. Results: Reduced rail fatigue failures by 45% in one year through a focused monitoring program.
Planned and directed preparation for annual performance inspections. Assessed training requirements; determined preparation categories; established category goals; assigned personnel responsibilities and monitors to audit progress; provided training and feedback to managers with emphasis on improvement. Results: Organization was singled out as the "Top Performer" of approximately 40 on the east coast.
Supervised the disciplinary process for over 500 employees; drafted charges; scheduled and conducted investigations under 13 agreements; maintained personnel records; trained and mentored hearing officers. Results: Reduced overturned disciplinary decisions on appeal to less than 10%.
Coordinated union claim and grievance responses for the Signal Construction Department; interviewed field personnel; gathered facts; researched agreement requirements; drafted responses; tracked time requirements. Results: 100% of approximately 80 claims under 13 union agreements answered within time limits.
Analyzed and evaluated suppliers in a Mentored Champion Team Process for multi-year purchase agreements. Developed procurement specifications; determined technical quality attributes and metrics; prioritized desired characteristics; drafted checklists; evaluated vendor proposals; produced graphical reports. Results: Realized approximately $5.2 Million in total contract savings for 5 multi-year agreements.
EXPERIENCE
CSX TRANSPORTATION – Manager, Process Improvement and Administration 1996-2008
Manager Signal Construction and Department Administration - Jun 2004 to Aug 2008
Directed personnel administration for more than 500 contract employees and 20 managers; coordinated safety training; managed hiring process; conducted discipline investigations; trained hearing officers; answered and negotiated union claim settlements; ensured payroll procedural compliance; administered Corporate Credit Card and Lodging Programs.
Supervisor Signal Dispatch Center - May 2003 to Jun 2004
Managed over 40 Electronic Signal Specialists responsible for troubleshooting and dispatching Signal Maintenance personnel to signal system failures and safety incidents; drafted daily performance reports; scheduled and coordinated multi-departmental installation and testing of new dispatching systems; developed web-based incident reporting system.
Six Sigma Black Belt - Feb 2001 to May 2003
Managed multi-departmental projects to improve company financial results and safety using statistical, data-driven techniques, including measurement system certification, root cause analysis, and control plan implementation.
Supervisor Signal Reliability -May 1998 to Jan 2001
Monitored, analyzed, and presented signal system performance across a 21,000 mile rail network covering 23 states for evaluations of capital and operating budget justification. Collected statistical data and directed maintenance efforts toward equipment with low reliability performance. Provided measurement reports of department goal performance to managers.
Engineer Signal Standards and Safety Team Coordinator - May 1996 to May 1998
Developed and maintained engineering specifications, instructions, and standards for signal systems; drafted procurement requirements; coordinated vendor selection processes; designed and implemented training programs; coordinated employee safety programs; implemented new equipment testing; ensured quality of procured equipment.
UNITED STATES NAVY ACTIVE DUTY - Nuclear Submarine Officer 1985-1996
Navigator, Operations Officer and Security Manager - 1995-1996
Planned and coordinated operations for a nuclear ballistic missile submarine; directed navigation and communications; trained and coordinated teams to decipher nuclear missile launch orders; managed classified material security program; evaluated and granted security clearances. Evaluated as "most experienced and capable officer among peers".
Quality Assurance Officer and Tactical Systems Officer - 1992-1994
Trained and certified quality control personnel for vital control system maintenance; reviewed and approved maintenance procedures; directed operation and maintenance of weapon and search systems; instructed and trained personnel in tactics. Evaluated top tactical submarine of 40 in Atlantic Fleet, and top quality control program of 14 in squadron.
Postgraduate Student, Operations Analysis - 1989-1991
Earned Master of Science Degree, with Distinction. Curriculum included probability, statistics, stochastic models, linear and non-linear programming, physics, human factors engineering, system simulation, networks, combat models, search and detection theory, quality assurance, reliability, and war gaming.
Electrical Officer, Reactor Controls Assistant and Sonar Officer - 1987-1989
Operated and maintained power distribution, reactor electronic control, and acoustic sensor systems on a nuclear submarine. Certified as Chief Engineer by Naval Reactors Division to manage operations of a nuclear engineering plant.
EDUCATION
M.S., Operations Analysis, 1991 Naval Postgraduate School Standing 2 of 53 3.97 GPA
Nuclear Power School, 1986 Naval Training Center, Orlando Standing 14 of 92
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1985 U.S. Naval Academy Standing 86 of 1049 3.44 GPA
High School Valedictorian, 1981 Titusville High School Standing 1 of 400 4.00 GPA |
