Andrew Pickering
Manufacturing Operations & Safety Leader
- Role
- Ehs Center of Excellence Leader at Owens Corning
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Pickering
Performance driven manufacturing professional and EHS Certified with extensive experience in multiple facets of multi-site production operations, including strategic planning, quality assurance and control, and change management. Proven history of managing systems and regulatory compliance with expertise focused on various areas of quality improvement, process validation, risk analysis, and the implementation of standard procedures and policies. Decisive leader with proven success in streamlining business processes, implementing cost control measures, and enhancing operational efficiency. Well-recognized in collaborating with executives to evaluate business structure, set strategic direction, and influence decisions.
Experience
Ehs Center of Excellence Leader
Jun 2023 — Present · Grass Valley, CA, US
As the Safety Center of Excellence (COE) Leader for Insulation Operations, I play a pivotal role in driving our business towards Zero Injuries. My responsibilities encompass leadership, coaching, and providing safety technical expertise across all Insulation sites globally. I collaborate closely with the EHS Leadership Team, Enterprise Safety Team, Operations Directors, and Plant Teams to set and execute EHS strategies that balance tactical execution with strategic planning.Key Accomplishments:Leadership in HAZOP Program: Developed and standardized the HAZOP Program, building operational capability and executing the program strategy across Insulation Operations.Safety Training Strategy: Designed and implemented comprehensive safety training standards, including management, new hire training, and role-specific training, ensuring consistent and effective safety education.Risk Profile Management: Established and executed a standard risk profile process, including plant, segment, and division profiles. Developed and implemented risk reduction practices, procedures, and solutions to actively manage risk profiles.Project Safety Vertical Startup: Provided expert support for plant safety vertical startups, ensuring safety protocols are integrated from the outset.Safety Capital Investment Strategy: Led the development of standard capital investment solutions for high-risk equipment, aligning with regional safety teams and the Insulation Capital Investment Leader to drive strategic safety investments.
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Certificate, Environmental Health and Safety Management
2006 — 2008
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate, Data Analytics
2020 — 2020
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's degree, Occupational Safety & Health
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