George Donnell

About George Donnell

Experienced safety manager known for innovation and creativity in overseeing large-scale operations. Adept at environmental health and safety management, hazardous waste handling, and investigating various industrial processes. Thrives on tackling new challenges and consistently applies principles of continuous improvement to work and professional growth. Possesses strong skills in communication, organization, and relationship management.•Excellent management, supervisory, peer-mentoring and coaching skills•Strong oral/written communication, problem solving and resolution skills•Extraordinary customer relations and team building skills

Experience

1. Environment, Health and Safety Manager

   Corning Incorporated

   Dec 2023 — Present · Winston-Salem, NC, US

   Develop and uphold all Corporate EHS policies, standards, and procedures.• Assess and understand new chemical safety and environmental requirements before implementation onsite.• Support and enhance Material Handling programs.• Oversee hazardous waste management, environmental permits, waste reduction initiatives, and other relevant environmental programs.• Mentor and coach subject matter experts on safety programs, ensuring effective development and delivery of EHS training and education programs while maintaining records.• Provide guidance on State and Federal Laws related to labor, safety, and environmental regulations.• Collaborate with supervisors/management in responding to EH & S emergencies, conducting accident investigations, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.• Coordinate reporting, tracking, and analysis of EHS metrics.• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual injury reduction targets and develop the Safety Annual Plan, driving necessary actions to achieve or surpass targets.• Lead internal audits and ensure prompt corrective actions for discrepancies.• Manage industrial and chemical hygiene, safety, health, and environmental audits/inspections in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  B.S, Occupational Safety and Health, M.S., Industrial Technology (Concentration in OSHA)

  2005 — 2009

• North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

  M.S., Industrial Technology, OSH

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Team Building Skills
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Accident Investigation
• Ehs
• Training
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Ergonomics
• Coaching
• Environmental Awareness
• Behavior Based Safety
• Supervisory Skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Compliance Audits
• Enviromental
• Risk Management
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Technical Writing
• Peer-Mentoring and Coaching Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving and Resolution Skills
• Occupational Health
• Business Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Workplace Safety
• Industrial Hygiene
• Adult Cpr
• Risk Assessment
• Aed
• Quality Auditing
• Train Employees