SARAH GILBERT
■ SPOKANE, WA 99206 ■ 509-270-4320 ■ SARAHINSPOKANE@AOL.COM
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Operations Planning & Execution Ergonomics and OSHA Compliance Logistics & Scheduling
Inventory Control & Safety Leadership & Team Building Key Performance Indicators
Management Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding (KPI)
Strategic Planning & Process Systems Implementation Conflict Resolution
Improvement Financial Oversight & Cost Team Development
Project Management Reduction Customer Service
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 10 years of progressive operations and manufacturing leadership experience serving as the Plant Manager's right hand to
learn and oversee operations, engineering, maintenance, safety, quality, and planning. Enhancing manufacturing efficiencies
(OEE) with a primary focus on the implementation of lean manufacturing, material flow, and process reliability methods.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inland Empire Paper – Millwood, WA
Assistant Operations Manager September 2022 – Present
Safety and Training Manager September 2021 – Present
Manage effective and practical compliance with Federal OSHA and WA State L&I regulations
Develop and maintain an annual safety training plan that is engaging and compliant
Oversee the mill safety committee including follow-up and resolution of identified issues
Champion of the lockout/tag out process and coordinate equipment lockouts
Accurately maintain OSHA 300 log and assist in NFPA 70 E compliance
Facilitate the operator training methodology including checklists and detailed procedures for all operation positions
Provide Leadership and Training to ensure employees are performing assigned work properly; enforced policies
and administered discipline, as necessary
Steadily increased production volumes month after month while realizing returns on capital investments executing
daily and monthly KPI targets and stretch goals
Kemira – Spokane, WA
Safety and Compliance Manager November 2014 – September 2021
Managed safety compliance programs
Consistent safety improvements in a manufacturing setting
Plant-wide safety coordination and training management
Conducted monthly training on corporate standards and implemented changes to increase overall safety initiatives
Responsible for root cause investigation and follow-up with corrective actions
Led the safety committee and implemented safety dialogues site-wide which reduced our overall incidents by 27%
Facilitated and administrated behavior-based safety programs
SAP, SharePoint, and Synergi
Responsible for all the pre-job hazard materials
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Integrus Architecture – Spokane, WA
Construction Project Coordinator May 2008 – April 2013
Effectively coordinated multiple million-dollar commercial projects
Oversaw all contractors to architects to ensure the success of the overall project
Improve operations and efficiency by 20% from computerizing activities, and managing the communications
between the multiple individuals working on the projects
Composed and tracked contracts, which include change orders
Sent requests for, gathered, and assessed quotes, RFQs for construction sites
Monitored material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and
schedules within the assigned discipline
Greenacres Healthcare Center – Spokane, WA
Office Manager September 2005 – May 2008
Responsible for all functions of payroll and benefits
Oversaw the recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding process for all employees
Implemented an employee development template to grow and enhance our workforce to meet its greatest potential
Developed a system for proper collection and cash payment options for uninsured patients
Ensured accuracy on all patient billing regarding insurance claims and patient scheduling
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality of service
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s in Political Science – Spokane, WA
Gonzaga University 2005
COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
■ OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
■ OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
■ PROFICIENT IN EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SHAREPOINT ■ OSHA 30 ■ TAPROOT
■ OSHA #2015 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS