Caitlin Cate Orman

About Caitlin Cate Orman

I\'m a passionate Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional with a strong foundation in food manufacturing, alternative medicine, and hospitality. My career has been dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and employee engagement.With experience leading safety initiatives at companies like Amy’s Kitchen and Darigold, I’ve developed and implemented EHS programs, conducted incident investigations, and trained diverse teams across shifts and departments. My background in science (B.S. in Poultry Science and M.S. in Medical Science & Therapeutics) supports my technical approach to safety and quality standards like GMP, HACCP, and OSHA.I hold multiple professional certifications from the University of Washington, including Total Worker Health®, and have training in emergency response and incident command systems. I’m especially passionate about creating safer workplaces that prioritize not only compliance, but also worker well-being and empowerment.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about safety, looking to collaborate, or exploring how to strengthen safety culture in your organization.

Experience

1. Safety Specialist Ii

   Precision Castparts

   Dec 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Supports safety and health programs across multiple manufacturing locations within the Structurals Division. Partners closely with leadership, supervisors, and safety committees to drive proactive risk reduction and regulatory compliance.Key responsibilities and impact:• Leads and supports division-wide safety initiatives aligned with corporate loss control programs and OSHA requirements• Monitors workplace conditions, analyzes safety data, and identifies trends to drive corrective and preventive actions• Develops, implements, and evaluates safety performance tracking and measurement systems• Collaborates cross-functionally with operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety committees to integrate safety into daily operations• Supports incident investigations, including serious injuries, with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions• Maintains OSHA recordkeeping, compliance documentation, and audit readiness• Partners with Workers’ Compensation and third-party administrators on claims, investigations, and return-to-work coordination• Supports light duty programs, contractor safety requirements, and hazardous waste management where applicable• Designs and delivers engaging safety training and awareness programs for both hourly and leadership teams

Education

• University of Washington

  Leadership Foundations for Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Poultry Science

  2012 — 2017

• University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

  Master of Science - MS, Medical Science and Therapeutics

• University of Washington

  Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: General Industry

• University of Washington

  Total Worker Health® Certificate

• University of Washington

  Safety & Health Leadership Certificate: Construction

• University of Washington

  Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Sales