Travis Forester
Environmental Health & Safety
Redlands
Summary
Professional in environmental health and safety management with comprehensive expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and compliance with safety regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable in adapting to evolving needs and maintaining robust safety cultures. Skilled in developing and implementing effective safety programs and fostering continuous improvement.
Environmental health and safety professional with extensive experience in developing and executing comprehensive safety programs. Recognized for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing demands. Skilled in risk assessment, safety training, and regulatory compliance, with reputation for reliability and problem-solving.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Cutting Edge Supply
09.2019 - Current
- Improved workplace safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Served as liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
- Developed customized workplace ergonomics solutions resulting in reduced employee discomfort from repetitive motions.
- Managed environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections, maintaining a high level of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions for employees on various environmental health and safety topics, promoting continuous improvement.
- Provided leadership during incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions were met according to regulations.
- Enhanced employee engagement in safety culture by creating open lines of communication for reporting concerns or suggestions.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams comprised of stakeholders from different departments to address complex environmental health challenges.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes, ensuring proper handling and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Successfully managed annual budget for the Environmental Health and Safety department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while meeting all operational goals.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives within the organization by implementing best practices in waste reduction and resource conservation strategies.
- Supported process improvements by conducting risk assessments that identified areas for potential hazard reduction within operations workflows.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Quality Assurance Manager
Climet Instruments
08.2011 - 08.2019
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Implemented corrective action plans based on audit findings, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Negotiated with external certification bodies to ensure timely and cost-effective product certifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring all products met stringent quality standards before release.
- Enhanced product quality and reduced defect rates by implementing comprehensive quality control processes.
- Oversaw transition to new quality management system, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Managed supplier relationships, enforcing strict standards for incoming materials and components to preserve product integrity and minimize rejections.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of product issues, leading to timely resolutions and continuous improvements.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity and morale by establishing clear goals and recognizing achievements.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Safety hazard analysis
Waste management
Transportation safety
Regulatory compliance
First Aid/CPR
Policy implementation
Risk assessment
Interpersonal communication
Task prioritization
Data analysis
Risk management
Research abilities
Project management
Safety program development
Permitting and licensing
Industrial hygiene
Environmental auditing
Air quality management
Certification
MSHA Certified (Surface Metal & Nonmetal Mines)
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Cutting Edge Supply
09.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Climet Instruments
08.2011 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Sociology
Crafton Hills College
05.2001 -
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