Renee Thompson
Kernersville
Summary
Results-oriented Environmental Health and Safety Manager with expertise in Safety and Environmental Systems. Implements ISO 14000 standards and enhances workplace safety culture while managing risks and developing training programs. Certified Internal Auditor focused on fostering teamwork and aligning EHS initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Grainger/Amcor
Kernersville / Reidsville
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct EHS Incident Investigation reports, identify root cause(s), and develop CAPAs.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Identify, prevent, and resolve potential EHS issues to mitigate liabilities associated with current operations.
- Establish protocol for employees, visitors, contractors and others on-site.
- Review, update or develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs/JSA’s)
- Develop and maintain waste management program, including the processing of Hazardous wastes.
- Oversaw chemical processes to maintain regulatory standards.
- Perform annual safety training, new hire and refresher courses.
- Developed leadership programs that enabled salary and hourly associates to achieve goals in BBS Program.
- Support managers and supervisors with understanding, implementation, adherence, and compliance of all federal and state EHS rules and regulations.
- Conducted investigations and root cause analyses of incidents, including workers compensation injuries, personal injuries, property damage, and hazardous material spills.
- Submitted all required reports monthly, quarterly, annually, and biannually to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Pine Products
Martinsville
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Ensured compliance with EHS regulations by identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Support managers and supervisors with understanding, implementation, adherence, and compliance of all federal and state EHS rules and regulations.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Investigate and root cause analysis of incidents including workers compensation injury determination and case management. Including personal injuries, damage to property, hazardous material spills and other events.
- Identified and communicated compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities to Leadership Team based on findings from daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
- Conduct training for new hires and annual re-training of OSHA and Environmental standards, and compliance. Ensure compliance at two facilities.
- Facilitated Safety Committee meetings to guide members in proactive prevention of workplace injuries, job hazards, and environmental compliance.
- Managed accident and OSHA log databases to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Title V air permitting and associated reporting including Storm water and SWPPP’s, wetland compliance, water testing, wastewater, and others.
- Submitted all required reports monthly, quarterly, annually, and bi-annually to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- DEQ reporting requirements and hazardous waste management best practices.
- Supported two Virginia Operations in Martinsville, VA and Kinsale, VA.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Hyster Yale & Cooper Standard
Winchester
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Established site safety and environmental goals while maintaining certifications and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and GMP regulations while conducting on-site regulatory audits for continuous improvement.
- Created and delivered training materials for environmental health and safety to improve staff understanding and compliance.
- Conducted incident investigations and performed root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.
- Addressed safety protocol concerns to strengthen workplace safety culture and encourage proactive reporting.
- Ensured accuracy of life safety aspects, including first aid, AEDs, and evacuation plans.
- Communicated policies, standards, and corporate objectives to all personnel effectively.
- Developed a comprehensive waste management program for hazardous materials handling.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
ConMet
Bryson City
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Environmental Health and Safety including monthly reporting, development of written training materials, Incident/accident investigation, perform root cause analysis and implement changes to prevent.
- 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Construction, Title 40 and Title 49 environment protection, DOT Haz Waste transportation.
- Thorough knowledge of compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), but also Clean Water Act (CWA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous Materials regulations.
- Ensured compliance with SARA Title III regulations by monitoring hazardous substance inventory and reporting requirements.
- Developed, implemented and managed SPCC and SWPPP plans and compliance.
- Conducted root cause incident/accident investigations and evaluated risk/loss control measures to inform change management.
- Safety and Environmental Program implementation and management compliant to ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 and TS16949. Certified Internal Lead Auditor.
- Managed wastewater, process water, and stormwater systems to maintain regulatory compliance and enhance environmental protection.
- Development, implementation and management of the Environmental Management System and Emergency Action Plan.
- Developed environmental objectives and targets with a focus on continuous improvement to meet facility goals.
- Managed environmental compliance audits, internal audits and maintenance of the environmental compliance calendar and legal requirements.
- Championed the Emergency Responders team in managing incidents involving employees and facility grounds.
- PSM program and documentation preparation and management for chemical storage, transfer and handling.
SE Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager
International Automotive Components Group NA
Dayton
05.2006 - 10.2013
- Extensive knowledge in 29 CFR 1910 General Industry & 29 CFR 1926 Construction, Title 40 protection of the environment and Title 49 DOT environmental Hazardous Waste and transportation.
- Thorough knowledge of compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials regulations.
- Safety and Environmental Program implementation and management compliant to ISO14001, ISO 18000 and TS16949.
- Certified ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor. Familiar with TS16949/TS9000.
- Developed and implemented safety, health, and environmental programs, including PSM, and facilitated classroom and virtual training sessions.
- Performed Environmental, Health and Safety Training for multiple sites as a corporate Lead Auditor.
- Managed compliance for LQG, Tier II, Form R filing, categorical wastewater discharge, stormwater permits, conditional major air permits, and Spill Prevention Plans across multiple sites.
- Oversaw air, stormwater, and wastewater permit management for company sites.
- Implementation and management of Environmental Management Programs (EMPs).
- Root cause Incident/accident investigation and evaluation of risk/loss control and change management.
- Identification of Aspects, Impacts and management of systems affecting significant aspects and KPI’s.
- Manage KPI’s and maintain tracking database for quarterly presentations.
- Develop, implement and training including Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Contingency Plan.
- Secured toxic release and city permits for compliance.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Tecumseh Products Company
Dunlap
06.2003 - 05.2006
- Development and implementation of Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, development and delivery of written training materials in person and virtually.
- Safety and Environmental Program implementation and management compliant to ISO14001, ISO 18000 and TS16949.
- Obtained ISO 14001:2004 Certification RAB Certified Lead Auditor.
- Developed, implemented, and managed Environmental Management System and Emergency Action Plan, enhancing organizational readiness for environmental incidents.
- Implementation and management of Environmental Management Programs (EMPs).
- Managed environmental compliance audits and internal audits, ensuring adherence to legal requirements through effective maintenance of environmental compliance calendar.
- Managed waste management processes under SARA Title III regulations.
- Wastewater treatment, Process water management and Storm water program management.
- Extensive knowledge in 29 CFR, 40 CFR and 49 CFR regarding safety, environmental Hazardous Materials/wastes and transportation.
- Thorough knowledge of compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), but also Clean Water Act (CWA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials regulations.
- Performed Environmental, Health and Safety Training for multiple sites as a corporate Lead Auditor.
- Conducted root cause incident/accident investigations and evaluated risk/loss control measures, driving improvements in change management processes.
- Managed the requirements of the LQG (large quantity generator), Tier II and Form R filer, and categorical wastewater discharger, completing and securing Toxic Release and City permits.
- SEL (Site Environmental Leader); created procedures, Work Instructions and developed all forms to obtain ISO 14001. Certification (completed in 12 months).
- Management of 5S and housekeeping as direct reports.
Education
BS - Organizational Management
Western Governors University
Durham, NC01-2027
BS - Environmental Studies
Canterbury University
Online01.2000
AS - General Studies
Motlow State Community
Tullahoma, TN01.1998
Skills
- OSHA
- PSM (Process Safety Management)
- Risk Management
- Storm Water
- Process Water
- RCRA
- BBS (Behavior Based Safety)
- First Aid
- CPR and AED Certified
- STOP Safety by DuPont
- EMS
- SMS Management
- Workers' Compensation
- ISO 14000
- IATF 16949
- 45000 certified Internal Auditor
- Program Management
- Teams
- CPR certification
- Program oversight
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Human Resources
Certification
- Method 9, Biannually certified every 6 months
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification, In progress
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor, # PA/2021/10105
- OSHA Certified 30 hour, #
- Process Safety Management, # 2325053
- OHSAS 18001, # PA/2021/10105
- Building Safety, # 2327767
- Laser Safety (AAHP), #2010-00-070
- Job Safety Analysis, # 083-BASFAEGC42
- Haz-Woper, # 980612173
- Hazardous Waste Management, # 057-BAEHAEGC42
- Behavior Based Safety, # RTG-BBS-V1
- Material Handling & Storage Certificate
- Respiratory Protection Certified, # 070-BASFAEGC42
- Pollution Prevention, # 089-BAEHAEGC-42
- CPR/First Aid, # 001-BASFAEGC042
- Office Hazard Control, # 007-DBSFAEGC42
- Ergonomic Control Procedures, # 010-BASFAE
- OSHA Certified 10hr, #700652525
- Emergency Planning & Evacuation, # 034-DBEMAEGC42
- EPA RCRA Haz Waste Management Cert, # 44248
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Grainger/Amcor
09.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Pine Products
08.2022 - 09.2024
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Hyster Yale & Cooper Standard
11.2017 - 08.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
ConMet
10.2013 - 10.2017
SE Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager
International Automotive Components Group NA
05.2006 - 10.2013
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Tecumseh Products Company
06.2003 - 05.2006
BS - Organizational Management
Western Governors University
BS - Environmental Studies
Canterbury University
AS - General Studies
Motlow State Community