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David Toler

Douglasville,GA

Summary

Articulate Safety Manager with twelve-year track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs and has gone over six years with no recordable accidents. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale, and promote overall commitment to safety. Experienced in being a store manager, construction safety, production supervisor, quality assurance, and supply chain would be an asset to any company. Recently certified for CPR/AED/First Aid.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Health Safety Manager

WestRock Printing
11.2022 - 12.2024
  • Master trainer/instructor certified, taught in classroom setting, monthly safety training, new hire orientation, CPR, AED, First Aid, Blood Borne training.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of a wide range of learning initiatives, from onboarding and sustaining leadership development programs.
  • Ensure programs are engaging, impactful, and adaptable to various learning styles (e.g., in-person, virtual, blended learning).
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors to provide diverse training resources, including e-learning platforms, workshops, seminars, and certifications.
  • Supervised and eradicated EHS operational risk and hazards to ensure an accident-free work environment.
  • Supported the company's framework for site and employee safety teams and provided instruction and training to top executives, directors, managers, and employees on EHS's first corporate culture.
  • Led the various EHS campaigns and investigated and nearly missed incidents, first aid cases and lost workday cases.
  • Attended weekly meetings with all departments to manage and check the progress of the proactive approach and participated in monthly meetings with the corporate level to promote EHS programs.
  • Work with plant(s) to develop programs to improve environmental impact and reduce energy consumption.
  • Oversaw site OSHA 300A logs, Safety Data Sheets, and other reporting requirements.

Environmental Health Safety Manager

Southwire
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Deliver and coordinate health and safety training for 86 employees, educating them on workplace regulations, policies, and procedures. Reduced KPI's by 10% by going from assigned training to classroom setting.
  • Develop and implement safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.

Conductor

Norfolk Southern Railroad
11.2015 - 01.2018
  • Ensured compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
  • Maintained clear communications with the train engineer and crew to ensure safe operations.
  • Certified conductor responsible for overseeing train movements and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Documented operational logs and incident reports to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
  • Assisted and instructed train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brakes.

Production Supervisor

Toler Contracting
04.2012 - 11.2015
  • Spearheaded regular training sessions for junior technicians on proper handling techniques for fiberglass materials and taught them how to identify flaws upon inspection prior to delivery; improved overall accuracy rating from 81% up to 95%.
  • Systems Applications Products (SAP) trained/warehouse management and systems trained.
  • Troubleshooted and resolved issues in conjunction with support personnel.
  • Leads assisted, motivated, and evaluated shift employees on daily operations, problem resolution.
  • Prioritize, plan, schedule, coordinate, and follow up all planned and predictive maintenance work performed within the facility and/or on Lineage or customer assets including labor, parts and material, and equipment access while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Proficient command of regulations and ability to interact with regulatory agencies and peers with self-confidence, poise and professionalism is imperative
  • Computer literate capable of using all base programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as some advanced computer knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure and most deadlines
  • Maintain a regular dependable attendance and high level of performance
  • Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and peers with self-confidence, poise, and professionalism
  • Ability to take imitative, exhibit self-direction and work with co-workers to accomplish defined goals in a fast paced, challenging environment
  • Ability to accept supervision and direction and work effectively with people
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA and local EHS regulations

Timeline

Environmental Health Safety Manager

WestRock Printing
11.2022 - 12.2024

Environmental Health Safety Manager

Southwire
01.2018 - 03.2022

Conductor

Norfolk Southern Railroad
11.2015 - 01.2018

Production Supervisor

Toler Contracting
04.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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