Lyn McCusker

2369 Adelfa Street ~ La Grange, CA 95329

Home 209-852-2462 ~ Cell 209-602-7695 ~
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Accomplished Executive with solid and progressive experience in all aspects of s
afety, health, and environmental management. Astute business strategist with pro
ven success in reducing employee incidents, significantly lowering workers compe
nsation costs, enhancing operational efficiency, leading organizations through c
ritical transitions, and eliminating risks. Regarded for the ability to expertly
drive processes and successfully motivate cross-functional teams. Additional co
re competencies/strengths include:
Organizational Restructuring & Integration
Risk Control Programs & Loss Prevention
Continuous Improvement Management
Union/Non-Union Environments
Safety Management & Training
Change Management & Cost Containment
Accelerated Growth & Improvement
Strategy Development & Implementation
Workers Compensation
OSHA, EPA, TSCA & DOT Regulations
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
ISO 14001 & 18001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gallo Glass Company - Modesto, CA (2003 - 2009)
Safety and Training Manager
Provided leadership and direction to the Safety and Health Program for a 900-mem
ber union glass container manufacturing facility. Led the Central Safety and Hea
lth Committee with the implementation of cultural and procedural advances. Analy
zed trends as well as presented results and recommendations to the Leadership Te
am. Handled case management with workers compensation and medical, which resulte
d in fewer lost time days and lower overall incident rates. Introduced the inter
nal heat relief program for the facility, which was utilized by CalOSHA as a bas
is for the procedure. Attained site safety goals through effective problem solvi
ng, leadership, and organizational skills.
Key Achievements:
* Played a key role in achieving an average reduction of 45% in workers compensa
tion costs.
* Exceeded company objectives for reduction in TCIR and LTIR, which resulted in
savings of $750,000 - $1M in workers compensation costs per year.
* Achieved a 25% average annual reduction in TCIR.
* Established the Safety Council Program for employees that had a recordable inc
ident, which resulted in 98% of the employees in the program never having anothe
r recordable incident.
* Conducted investigations on all incidents, completed root cause analysis, and
implemented preventive measures.
* Pioneered the launch of major safety programs that met corporate, local, Feder
al, and State requirements.
James T. McCusker, Inc. - Raynham, MA (2000 - 2003)
E-Commerce Manager
Directed all facets of the e-commerce business including customer service for a
private philatelic dealer. Fielded high volumes of customer calls and aided in p
roblem resolution. Provided support in public auctions.
Key Achievements:
* Streamlined business processes and enhanced operational efficiency.
* Delivered on time mailings for auction winners using superior organizational s
kills.
ChemDesign Corporation - Fitchburg, MA (1996 - 2000)
Safety Manager
Maintained sole accountability for the safety program for a medium-sized chemica
l manufacturing facility. Improved the organization's reporting level from a TCI
R of ]20 to a TCIR of [5. Directed all investigations, root cause analysis, and
trend analysis of site incidents. Presented recommendations to the Leadership Te
am and implemented the corrective measures.
Key Achievements:
* Cultivated safety attitude and behavioral changes, which resulted in higher sa
fety awareness, employee participation, and a 50% reduction in the OSHA Incident
Rate for the company.
* Played a key role in raising safety awareness through continual employee inter
action.
* Performed industrial hygiene monitoring in accordance with regulations and emp
loyee concerns.
* Served as the Chairman of the Safety Audits Sub-committee, Chairman Ergonomics
Sub-committee, Responsible Care Coordinator, and Emergency Response Safety Offi
cer.
* Acted as the Compliance Trainer for Safety and Hazardous Waste.
Tucker Housewares - Leominster, MA (1995 - 1996)
Corporate Safety and Environmental Affairs Director
Directed all aspects of safety and environmental affairs for 3 Tucker Housewares
Plastics manufacturing facilities. Ensured compliance with OSHA and EPA regulat
ions.
Key Achievements:
* Impacted behavioral change resulting in a 35% reduction of OSHA recordables.
* Spearheaded efforts to administer hazardous and regulated waste, which produce
d a 25% cost reduction.
* Acted as the HES Manager for the Leominster, MA facility and Corporate HES for
all 3 facilities.
* Selected as the Compliance Trainer for Safety and Environmental Regulations.
Additional Experience
Safety & Environmental Coordinator - Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Norwich, CT (
1994 - 1995)
Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator - Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., C
umberland, RI (1985 - 1993)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts, Biology - Providence College, Providence, RI
Credentials: Currently Pursuing CSP Designation
Training: ISO 14001 & 18001, Chemical Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Ergono
mics, Emergency Spill Response, Fall Protection Competent Inspector/Person, Haza
rdous Waste Site Operations, CPR/First Aid/AED, Annual Refresher Training, Essen
tials of OSHA Compliance, Effective Presentations, CAMEO, HAZOP, Respiratory Pro
tection and Fit Test Trainer, Incident Command System 100 - 400
AFFILIATIONS
American Association for the Advancement of Sciences
New York Academy of Science