Steve Waligora

Director Environment Health Safety @Novus Foods

Livonia, MI, US

Results-driven EHS leader overseeing the building of Novus Foods\' safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability corporate initiatives. Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations while fostering a strong safety culture. Manage all Fire, P&C, and WC claims while working closely with brokers and TPAs to strengthen relationships and reduce costs. Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement. Spearhead sustainability programs, hazardous materials management, and regulatory reporting.Took on the challenge of addressing the language barrier across a multilingual workforce by implementing Weavix, a cutting-edge communication platform designed for frontline workers. Weavix provides real-time translation, voice messaging, and digital collaboration tools, allowing employees from diverse backgrounds to communicate seamlessly, improving safety awareness, operational efficiency, and inclusivity across all plants.Additionally, directed the selection, layout, and review of the company’s CCTV system, leading vendor evaluations, system design, and implementation to enhance workplace security, safety monitoring, and incident investigation capabilities.Collaborate with operations and leadership to integrate EHS best practices across all facilities. Passionate about reducing risk, enhancing workplace safety, improving communication across teams, and promoting environmental stewardship.

Northern Michigan University

B.S.

Penn State World Campus

Master of Professional Studies