Executive Profile:
Executive Leader and proven change agent with a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results, on time, with high energy and unyielding integrity. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety leadership with a strong applied knowledge of EHS regulations in multiple business sectors including Chemical Manufacturing, Aerospace, Private Equity, Consumer Goods, Construction and Commercial Real Estate Operations. Ability to navigate the regulatory landscape with speed and accurate interpretation. Impressive business acumen with the ability to quickly adapt and cultivate strong relationships with customers, employees and colleagues at all levels.
Specialties:
Air, water and waste permitting and program management. Site remediation. Property transfers. Aquifer Protection. Sustainability. ISO14001. M&A due diligence. Injury and illness case management. EHS Management Systems. Multi-facility EHS program implementation and management. OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Leadership of EHS programs with organized labor engagement. Inclusive leadership and team development. Business continuity. Asset performance management. Consolidated purchasing. Contract negotiation. Capital Planning. Strategy Deployment. Lean Manufacturing & Business Process Development. Kaizen. Corporate Refinancing and recapitalization.
Director - Compliance Assurance - Safety, Health & Environmental @ From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) hartford area, connecticutDirector, EHS & Facilities @ Senior Corporate Leader with responsibility and oversight for EHS Compliance/Performance, Facilities Engineering, Physical Security, Acquisition Due Diligence, Remediation & Construction at all business locations. From June 2010 to July 2014 (4 years 2 months) EHS Leader - GE Capital Real Estate, Corporate Properties & Services Operations @ EHS Leader responsible for compliance assurance and EHS performance throughout the headquarters region. Sites include Fairfield Corporate Headquarters, the Stamford campus, 30 Rockefeller, Crotonville Leadership Center, Detroit Advanced Manufacturing, Software & Technology Center and the Pittsfield manufacturing site. From 2009 to September 2010 (1 year) Environmental Health & Safety Leader @ Senior Professional - EHS Leader responsible for five aerospace-component manufacturing facilities.
• Responsible for achieving and sustaining compliance to all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements. (OSHA, DEP, EPA, DOT and DHS)
• Management of more than 20 air, water and waste permits/registrations
• Energized and engaged site leadership and drove the “operationalization” of EHS through the organization
• Lead the site integration following GE acquisition
• Reduced the site’s recordable injury rate and lost time injury rate by 80% and 100% respectively, and achieved 1-year without a lost-time injury in all 5 facilities
• Reduced Hazardous Waste generation by more than 90% resulting in substantial cost savings
• Repaired relationships with local regulators through open communication and proven compliance assurance
• Lead implementation of Health & Safety Framework management system From November 2006 to June 2009 (2 years 8 months) Safety Health & Environmental Coordinator @ Responsible for 24-7 manufacturing operation, including 17 production lines, plastics factory and logistics center.
• Maintain and review all regulatory programs for 325,000 ft/2 operation with 500 employees
• Provide all required regulatory compliance training for the site
• Manage field safety, contractor safety, construction safety, and insurance risk management reviews
• Develop and maintain LOTO Program for Facility
• Develop and maintain Machine Guarding Assessments for the facility
• Coordinate Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste removal
• Manage on-site Occupational Nurse and Occupational Clinic and lead Medical Response Team
• Lead site Ergonomics program
• Manage the site’s Conditions Based Safety team or Employee Safety Action Team
• Facilitator of the site’s Behavior Based Safety process From June 2005 to November 2006 (1 year 6 months) Environmental Health & Safety Specialist @ EHS Specialist responsible for compliance assurance and shop support of a 1,100 acre site with 3000 employees. Site included manufacturing, assembly, and testing of jet engines.
• Management of EH&S programs such as Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, and Contractor Safety
• Conduct incident investigations and report findings
• Maintain training compliance within the organization
• Provide support for Voluntary Environmental Health and Safety (VEHS) subcommittees
• Identify and mitigate ergonomic hazards related to manufacturing processes and office tasks
• Perform Process Risk Assessments (PRA’s) for all processes
• Work with Industrial Hygienist to develop and implement an annual IH sampling plan
• Provide monthly status of the organization’s EH&S performance to the EH&S site council at both the East Hartford and Middletown sites From November 2004 to June 2005 (8 months)
Master's Degree @ Vermont Law SchoolB.S. @ Keene State College From 2001 to 2004 Derek Sharron is skilled in: EHS, Manufacturing, Hazardous Waste Management, Construction, Remediation, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, ISO 14001, Environmental, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomics