Joe Morrow
Aurora, IL
630-901-0131
jmorrow88[at]msn.com
SUMMARY
SAFETY MANAGER and HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER with extensive leadership experience including multi-site companies in construction and general industry. A resourceful and well-rounded team player able to connect well with people at all levels in an organization and to bring diverse viewpoints to a productive consensus.
Skills and training
- OSHA 30-Hour card for Construction and for General Industry
- Authorized trainer: OSHA Outreach General Industry, CPR/First Aid, Aerial Work Platforms, Forklifts, Confined Spaces, Defensive Driving
- Experienced worksite safety inspector in various trades
- Bilingual in Spanish including translating, interpreting, interviewing, and training.
- Experienced in resolving OSHA complaints and abating violations.
- Worked closely with insurance underwriters.
- Contributions consistently resulted in accident reductions.
- Over 18 years experience in general industry and construction.
- Adept in all steps of company policy development including compliance with labor laws, OSHA, ISO, food safety/HACCP, and union contracts.
- Advanced User of Microsoft Office and other specialized software including HRIS, payroll, and training administration software.
- Comfortable presenting to a group of production employees or the Corporate Steering Committee.
- Managed health, attendance, recognition, benefits, worker’s compensation, OSHA record-keeping, applicant tracking, and training.
- Conducted productive accident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Optimum Safety, Naperville, IL (Safety Consultant) Nov 2006-Dec 2010
Field Safety Manager
Responsible for several clients’ Safety and Health Programs in general industry and construction, conducting safety inspections, safety training in English and Spanish, representing clients in OSHA inspections, injury investigations. Developed training material.
Alcan Packaging, Des Plaines, IL (Injection Blow Molding) 2003-2006
Human Resources Manager and Safety Manager
Responsible for payroll, hiring, benefits, labor relations, recognition, training, and worker’s compensation. Lead the team responsible for ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 certification. Organized Company Picnic and several luncheons within the company. This facility celebrated 1,000,000 labor hours worked with no lost time accidents in January 2005.
Aurora Packing, North Aurora, IL (Beef Slaughter and Processing) 2003
Safety Manager
Temporary position, translating local HACCP documents into Spanish, update MSDS records, LOTO Training, and Hazard Communication Training.
Unilever (MPI), Montgomery, IL (Dry Blend Food Manufacturer) 2000-2002
Safety Manager
Responsibilies included developing safety programs, scheduling and providing training, inspecting work areas and practices for compliance. Sample programs include Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces identification and entry procedures, Hazard Communications (MSDS/Labeling), Forklifts, and Accident Investigations. Also participated in abatement and informal hearings before OSHA.
Booklet Binding, Broadview, IL (Printing, Binding and Fulfillment) 1997-1999
Human Resources Manager
Jel-Sert, West Chicago, IL (Dry/Liquid Beverage) 1993-1994
Production Supervisor, and Safety Manager and 1996-1997
ISA Direct, Aurora, IL (Printing, Binding, and Lettershop) 1994-1996
Safety Manager
EDUCATION
North Central College, Naperville, IL
BA English
BA Spanish
Minor: History of Ideas
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Consistent positive review by clients
- Gathered key evidence and coordinated corrective action which led to thousands of dollars in reductions in OSHA penalties for clients.
- Recognized at Alcan by many senior corporate executives for accomplishments in ISO/OHSAS Certifications and Accident Prevention
- Plant Recognition by 2 major customers for best supplier
- Alcan President’s Awards for Safety and Sustainability 2004.
- Unilever Bronze Safety Award (2001) for reductions in OSHA-recordable injuries
- Helped Organization secure over $75,000 in Training Grants 2000, 2001
- Served as President of Valley Industrial Safety Association 2002, 2003