Michael Buelow

About Michael Buelow

As the Director of Safety at JF Electric headquartered in Edwardsville, IL. I had…

Experience

1. Manager, Eh & s

   Collins Aerospace

   Nov 2024 — Present · Rockford, IL, US

   Lead implementation and governance of EH & S policies, procedures, and programs at the site level, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and management systems. • Develop, standardize, and deliver EH & S training materials and documentation to support consistent enterprise-wide application and continuous improvement. • Partner with cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to advance EH & S initiatives, support corporate priorities, and share best practices across organizations. • Implement and oversee core EH & S programs that support operational compliance, risk management, and management system requirements. • Coordinate the Industrial Hygiene Management Program in collaboration with site and corporate EH & S leadership to ensure effective execution and data-driven decision-making. • Conduct risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations to proactively identify trends, mitigate hazards, and support preventative risk-reduction strategies. • Ensure compliance with high-risk safety programs through disciplined controls and oversight. • Drive performance against aggressive safety and compliance goals by influencing leaders and employees at all organizational levels. • Contribute to emergency response and evacuation planning to ensure alignment with corporate standards and site readiness. • Lead independent and cross-functional projects, providing leadership, structure, and accountability across multiple initiatives.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  MS Industrial Management/Safety, Industrial Safety

  2006 — 2010

• Northern Illinois University

  BS Industrial Technology/Safety, Industrial Safety

  2002 — 2006