Tommy J. Roach

11091 South Shilling Ave. #1454,                        Contact Phone: (937) 620-1328

South Jordan UT Email: jamesi8237@gmail.com

More than 20 years of experience in Environment, Health and Safety professional with implementing behavior based safety for culture change, with a stellar record of workplace safety improvements. Adept at professional communication with employees at all levels. Experience in medical device manufacturing, distribution centers, general industry, industrial, HAZMAT, facilities security, and waste-water treatment facilities. Experience in identifying and streamlining safety and environmental bottlenecks, performing statistical analysis, and initiating tactical plans. Proven ability to motivate, empower, and lead cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal, and analytical, and problem-solving abilities. An effective public speaker and training facilitator.

 

Areas of Expertise

OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT RegulationsHAZMAT / HAZCOM PROGRAMS

Confined Space Entry Programs Site Safety Plans, Inspections/Compliance

Ergonomics ComplianceWork Place Violence / Security Policies

Emergency Response Contingency PlansHazardous Response Team Management

Industrial Hygiene Direction /LeadershipNoise Abatement & Hearing Conservation

Worker’s Comp / Claims ManagementEnvironmental Affairs: Air, Water, Waste

Incident InvestigationsBehavior Based Safety / Culture Change

 

Employment History

Haemonetics (Draper & USW, Utah)                                                                              2012-Present

Environment Health & Safety Manager

EH&S Manager for Haemonetics FDA regulated medical device manufacturing facility and Distribution center.

•        Facilitated a safety culture transformation from reactive to proactive by effectively influencing key stakeholders of the organization.

•        Launched a behavior based safety program, safety observation program and chaired the safety committee.

•        Conducted Risk Analysis on plant processes and lead business continuity planning.

•        Improved Plant Safety Record TIR >4.0 to current = 0.

•        Transformed Facility to WORLD CLASS safety status (Operated 579 and 450 days without an OSHA Recordable). One OSHA Recordable in 1,029 days of operation.

•        USW (Distribution) Facility operating from October 2015 to present without as OSHA Recordable

•        Managed safety claims and all safety incidents to significantly reduce workers compensation.

•        Conducted several Safety Kaizens to improve Ergonomics Issues and mitigate safety risks.

•        Successfully completed two Utah OSHA Audits with no findings.

•        Implemented Sustainability / Recycling Program and responsible for environmental testing.

•        Rolled out safety root cause analysis for incidents and implemented corrective actions.

•        Facilitated drug and alcohol testing program, and organized employee appreciation activities.

 

NICE-PAK (Indiana, Green Bay, and Jonesboro)                                                            2010-2012

Environment Health & Safety Manager, Consumer Division

EH&S Manager for Nice-Pak’s FDA regulated Consumer Division. Oversaw three plants, over three states.

•        Reduced OSHA Recordable by 50% over the prior within the first year of employment.

•        Identified as a future leader in the Nice-pak Organization was chosen to participate in the Essentials of Management Program 2011-2012.

•        Oversaw the EH&S Issues for the expansion project on the DC.

•        Conducted Safety Kaizens for safety & process improvements and cost savings.

•        Implemented Sustainability Program which led to the Plant Achieving Status of ZERO Landfill.

•        Assisted in the Closing of Green Bay Site and the Opening of Jonesboro facility.

•        Developed and implemented programs to increase employee safety program ownership for Accident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis, Safety Committee, and Safety observation Program.

 

CAIRE /COVIDIEN, (Plainfield, IN)                                                                                     2007-2010

Environmental Health & Safety/ Facilities Manager

EH&S Facilities Manager for and FDA regulated business. Oversee all Plant EH&S Issues oversee all Plant / Facilities issues manage facilities maintenance personal.

•        Reduced Worker Compensation Cost by 70% within the first year of employment

•        Received most improved Safety award 2008 plant and was selected Manager of the Year 2008

•        Develop, coordinate and lead programs to comply with applicable OSHA regulations and to raise safety awareness of employees, and promote a positive safety culture throughout the site organization by discussing safety concerns, participating in investigations and making recommendations for improvements.

•        Complete OSHA 300 log and post annually and Tier II annually.

•        Perform regular documented site/work area audits and corrective actions plans.  Include departmental supervisors and managers in the work area audit process.

 

POLYONE CORP (Terre Haute, IN & Louisville, KY)                                                       2006-2007

Regional Safety/Environmental Engineer

Developed, maintained, implemented and oversaw all safety, industrial hygiene and environmental programs, issues and regulations for two facilities.

•        Managed the site medical provider and site workers compensation program.

•        Participated in quarterly workers compensation case reviews.

•        Redesigned safety program to hands on training, using highly interactive methods; resulted in increased employee safety knowledge.

•        Created employee run teams providing training, assessment tools, and guidance in assessments.

 

SUNOCO HAVERHILL NOTH COKE COMPANY (Franklin Furnace, OH)                           2004-2006

Environment Health & Safety Manager

Oversaw the start-up of EH&S programs, all industrial hygiene and environmental issues for a heat recovery coke plant.

•        Maintained compliance based on permit and regulatory requirements.  Permits include air permit, industrial waste water permit, & storm water permits.

•        Environmental responsibilities included generation of Tier II, TRI, Air Emission Inventory, Facility Activity Reports, Industrial Waste Water report, managing hazardous waste program, and communications with federal, state and municipal agencies.

•        Coordinated completion of inspections for storm water, hazardous waste collection areas per regulations.

 

Safety Manager MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY ENGINEERING (Dayton, OH)    1999-2006

EH&S Manager PERU UTILITIES (Peru, IN)                                                                          1998-1999

Safety Engineer / Hygienist    GARY SANITARY DISTRIC (Gary, IN)                                 1993-1998

Professional Credentials

Master’s Degree, (Occupational Safety & Health Management) - 4 classes from completion

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Terre Haute, IN

 

Bachelor of Science, (Safety Management / Industrial Hygiene; Business Administration)                    1988

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Terre Haute, IN

 

Continuing Education

Preparing & Response to Terrorism / Weapons of Mass Destruction

Employee Assistance Program Supervisor Trainer

High Voltage Electric Safety, National Technology Transfer, Inc.

Behavior Based Safety Re-Engineering

Lean Manufacturing Certified, Six Sigma Blue Belt