Shay Wingate
Knightdale
Summary
Results-oriented professional in occupational health and safety, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless integration of safety protocols with organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of EHS & Site Services
GRAIL, LLC
Durham
03.2021 - Current
- Provided strategic leadership to establish global goals aligned with company vision.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and milestone achievement.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Created, facilitated, and monitored safety programs such as incident investigations, hazard assessments, job safety analysis, lock-out tag-out, personal protective equipment utilization, and emergency response plans.
- Participated in the development of corporate EHS objectives and goals; developed strategies to achieve these objectives within assigned area.
- Conducted health and safety audits to identify areas of non-compliance or potential hazards in the workplace.
EHS Manager
Jabil Packaging Solutions
Mebane
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and executed strategic plans to recycle over 150 tons of plastic, achieving less than 2% waste incineration.
- Managed $5 million budget for global security, janitorial services, and facility emergency equipment.
- Conducted EHS audits to identify gaps, implementing corrective actions to significantly reduce incident rates.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Collected, measured and analyzed EHS metrics and KPI performances to discover trends for corrective measures.
- Utilized LEAN methodologies for timely EHS incident investigations, completing analyses within five days.
- Achieved 100% compliance by restructuring shifts for weekly training sessions for all floor personnel.
EHS Manager
Berry Global
Monroe
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Executed strategic plans to recycle over 150 tons of plastic, achieving less than 2% waste incineration.
- Managed $5M budget for global security and facility services, sustaining under 3% annual growth.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, integrating them into Jabil practices.
- Analyzed data trends to prevent work-related incidents through targeted interventions.
- Created training content on technical guidelines, ensuring compliance with Jabil Worldwide standards.
- Led EHS incident investigations using LEAN methodologies, completing reports within five days.
- Reduced processing time for KPIs by 30% through streamlined tracking and reporting methods.
- Achieved 100% compliance by restructuring shifts for weekly training across multiple plants.
Site Safety & Risk Control Manager
Green Wood Inc, at GE Aviation
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Monitored EHS metrics and industry trends to optimize data collection and reporting.
- Conducted compliance applicability reviews and risk assessments to safeguard employees and communities.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety activities including inspections, investigations, trainings.
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
AW North Carolina
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Supervised safety audits and led investigations into plant quality issues.
- Created and implemented programs to reduce workplace injuries and hazards.
- Developed training materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
Compliance Safety & Health Officer
NC Department of Labor Division of OSHA
04.2006 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: State Government.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Performed over 2,000 workplace inspections in both the general and construction industries.
- Investigated workplace accidents, and ensured proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies, as appropriate and/or required.
Education
Master Of Business Administration -
Robert H. Smith School of Business
College Park, MD05.2018
Master Of Science - Regulatory Science
University Of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD05.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science Biology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2001
Skills
- Business Relationship Management
- Communication
- Continual Improvement Process
- Corrective and Preventive Action
- Ensuring Compliance
- Federal Law
- Gap Analysis
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Identifying Opportunities
- Key Performance Indicator
- Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing
- Occupational Hygiene
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Osha Regulation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Science
- Risk Awareness
- Risk Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Safety Inspection
- Safety Management
- Safety Procedure
- Safety Training
- Site Analysis
- Strategic Vision
- Team Management
- Teamwork
- EHS metrics analysis
- Safety audits
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Machine guarding
- Policy implementation
- Hazardous materials management
- Hazardous waste management
- Training and Development
- Worker's Compensation
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), 02/2022 - Present, BCSP Foundation
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, NC State Industry Expansion Solutions
Accomplishments
Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 99%.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of EHS & Site Services
GRAIL, LLC
03.2021 - Current
EHS Manager
Jabil Packaging Solutions
04.2019 - 03.2021
EHS Manager
Berry Global
03.2017 - 04.2019
Site Safety & Risk Control Manager
Green Wood Inc, at GE Aviation
05.2016 - 03.2017
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
AW North Carolina
06.2014 - 05.2016
Compliance Safety & Health Officer
NC Department of Labor Division of OSHA
04.2006 - 06.2014
Master Of Business Administration -
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Master Of Science - Regulatory Science
University Of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science Biology
North Carolina Central University
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