Aidan Kershaw

About Aidan Kershaw

Safety Manager with over 20 years of experience in the beverage industry. Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs that reduce risk and improve workplace safety. Expertise in conducting training, investigating accidents, and managing safety budgets.I am passionate about creating a safe and healthy work environment for everyone and I am also committed to continuous improvement and always looking for ways to make our safety programs even more effective.I am a safety manager who is passionate about safety, has a proven track record, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Ehs Manager

   PepsiCo

   Aug 2015 — Present · CA, US

   Ensure that all incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.Practice a proactive approach to safety. Monitor accident/incident trends and steer safety efforts accordingly.Audit all locations regularly to ensure safety procedures are being followed.Periodically work with a third-party for audits, inspections, and training.Assist local managers with gaps found during internal safety audits, and confirm that recommendations are completed in a timely manner.Act as a liaison between all governmental agencies as needed and taking the lead on any required investigations.Assist with Worker’s Compensation claim reporting and investigation as needed,Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, & DOT regulations, including annual reporting requirements.Preparation of various written safety programs/plans including, but not limited to, Contingency Plans and Emergency Preparedness Action Plans.Oversee and coordinate complete Drug & Alcohol testing program, including special requirements for CDL drivers and supervisors.Prepare required state and federal forms, including Tier II reporting.Coordinate training of safety programs, including- Right To Know Training / Hazardous Communications Programs – including maintaining Safety Data Sheet databases- Hazardous Material handling and spill response programs- Defensive Driving - Drug and Alcohol Awareness- Department of Transportation (DOT) standards for Motor Vehicle Carriers- Powered Industrial Vehicles (forklift, pallet jack, lifts, etc.)- Lock Out Tag Out procedures and equipment safety- Personal Protective Equipment procedures and use- Ergonomics; Proper lifting techniques and awareness- Fire Safety programs

Education

• Dundalk Institute of Technology

  Electrical Engineering

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Marketing
• Budgeting
• Inventory Management
• Sales Management
• P&L Management
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Training
• Merchandising
• Forecasting
• Key Account Development
• Recruiting
• Retail
• Consumer Products
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Fmcg