Neil Schwartz CESCO

Lebanon, TN 37087

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilschwartz

812-760-5015
neilsehs@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Professional experienced in:
Environmental health and safety (EHS) implementation for, Automotive, Electric motor and,
Commercial baking. A proven record of implementing enterprise wide policies and procedures to
reduce recordables and environmental costs while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Engineering (Mechanical / Design / Industrial) and Project / Construction Management.
Lean Manufacturing utilizing, Greenbelt / 6 Sigma tools in Automotive, Appliance, Commercial
baking and Electric motor industries to increase quality, productivity and reduce scrap.
Metal forming / fabrication / joining and, high volume manufacturing in various industries.
Managing projects with 2 to 20+ man teams in the US and overseas, at union and non-union sites.
LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Proven record of maintaining compliance: local / state / federal environmental health safety regulations.
Successfully led environmental, health and, safety enterprise wide initiatives / best practices for
multiple facilities and business units that reduced injuries and environmental costs.
Known for promoting Safety 1st for employees with, a demonstrated ability as a change agent by
Leading by Example.
Proved that a No Excuses mind set for EHS compliance is readily understood by all employees.
Excellent team leadership skills, with the ability to effectively influence and motivate team members
from all disciplines.
Project Management from concept design procurement production, on time and under budget.
Initiated and implemented design of Lean manufacturing process, equipment layout / procurement,
to improve safety, quality, productivity and, reduce scrap.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WWL Vehicle Services Americas,
Franklin, TN
2013 Present
National Manager Environmental, Health, Safety & Facility Engineering (New vehicle processing at OEM/Ports)
Assessed 22 sites (3 business units) to determine environmental health safety compliance. Initiated
the generation, revision and, implementation of environmental health safety plans / programs to fill
gaps discovered. Trained trainers and employees in: HAZCOM, LOTO, PPE, Permit Required
Confined Space (PRCS), Fall Protection, Industrial vehicle operation and, environmental aspects to
fill the compliance gaps. All sites brought into training compliance within 9 months.
Accidents, injuries and recordables were increasing. Developed, implemented and, led enterprise
wide safety initiatives including Safestart training to raise safety awareness and, individual
accountability. These initiatives reduced recordables, and led to reducing incurred Workmans
Compensation costs by $1.27 million: 65% (2014 vs 2013), 56% (2015 vs 2014).
Led the training and, championed accident investigation and root cause analysis. The investigations
led to understanding the root cause and implementing corrective actions. These findings were
conveyed to all employees which increased awareness and reduced accidents and injuries by ~35%.
Managed 22 facilities for preventive maintenance, improvements and, expansions.
Championed ISO 14001 compliance and performed as Lead Auditor ISO 9001 / 14001.
TENNESSEE BUN COMPANY,
Nashville, TN
2012 2013
Director Environmental Health Safety (Commercial Bakery)
Developed environmental health safety compliance training. Trained trainers and employees in:
HAZCOM, LOTO, PPE, PRCS, Industrial vehicle operation and, environmental aspects to fill the
compliance gaps at all sites. All sites brought into training compliance within 5 months.
Led safety initiatives for 3 facilities (4 business units) that reduced recordables from 16 to 6.
Championed / led Team that resulted in passing McDonalds extensive social accountability audit.

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EMERSON

1996-2012

Hermetic Motor Division (Emerson),

Russellville, KY
Manager Environmental Health Safety (Refrigeration and A/C compressor motors)
20082012
Changes in OSHA regulations, highlighted gaps in compliance. Gaps were resolved by developing /
implementing safety plans and training: HAZCOM, LOTO, PPE, PRCS, Asbestos, Fall and, PIV.
Recordables injuries in 2009 were 24. Led the team to reduce recordables by developing and
implementing plant wide safety initiatives. This enabled successive reductions in recordables of:
20 in 2010, 13 in 2011 and, 2 in 2012. Significant part of the safety initiative was Safestart training.
Led / trained accident investigation and, audit teams, to review production areas for safety /
environmental compliance, hazard analysis and, report on violations and root cause.
Consolidated multiple reports into one document by developing: Accident Incident Corrective Action
Report to document: accident / incident details, root cause, contributing factors, corrective actions.
Production volumes increased and, hazardous waste / used material volumes followed. Through a
comprehensive understanding of RCRA regulations, waste disposal costs were reduced 10% / year, for 3
consecutive years.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Refrigeration and A/C compressor motors)
2004-2008
Designed / implemented Lean manufacturing process / layout and equipment procurement
Greenbelt training / 6 Sigma tools were utilized to reduce defects and improve productivity to
achieve PPM < 100, while reducing cost and scrap with increased productivity: savings of $450k.
Hurst Manufacturing Division (Emerson),
Princeton, IN 19961997 and 19992004
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (High-performance brushless DC motors: Automotive, Industrial and, Medical)
Designed / implemented Lean manufacturing process/layout and equipment procurement
Integrate new manufacturing processes, equipment into Lean manufacturing
Led 6 Sigma cost / scrap reduction teams which led to $70k savings in year one.
Initiated the development, integration, implementation of IVMS (Interactive Virtual Method Sheets) to
aid employees in manufacturing multi-model motors with limited experience.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS INC.
Evansville, IN
19971999
Senior Manager Construction Management (Engineering / Construction Management)
Managed commercial, industrial and, construction projects
IN-TEQ INC.
Evansville, IN
19951996
Technical Director (Owner) (Large format document scanning/conversion)
Established large format document scanning service bureau
EDUCATION
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering Technology
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Associate Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate Applied Science Manufacturing Engineering Technology
St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / SKILLS
CESCO (Certified Environmental Safety Compliance Officer)

OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Certification

RCRA Certification
Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle Trainer
DOT Certification
HAZWOPER Certification

6 Sigma Greenbelt

Lean Manufacturing
DFMEA / PFMEA / PPAP
ISO Lead Auditor 9001 / 14001
AutoCAD
MS Office 2013