1. William L. McKaig III
103 Teal Lane ♦ Cambridge, MD 21613
Cellphone: (443) 356-8033 ♦ Email: mckaigwilliam@yahoo.com
Seeking a challenging Safety or Environmental Management or Plant EHS Manager position
leading to a Regional EHS Multi-Site Role and utilizing extensive experience,
as well as outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
OFFERING 22+ YEARS OF OPERATIONS, WAREHOUSE & SAFETY EXPERIENCE
IN FAST-PACED, DEMANDING & TIME-CRITICAL MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
WITH A DOCUMENTED RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
 Strong Background in Safety Management
 EHS, SSE, PDCA & Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing
 Ability to Manage Multiple Projects Simultaneously
 Proven Zero Landfill Project Skills
 Success in Union & Non-Union Environments
 Successfully Handle Projects & Meet Deadlines
OVERVIEW Professional environmental, health, and safety program knowledge, independent management and technical
skills, critical assessment and evaluation of safety operations, maintenance and operation of equipment,
work processes, and systems, innovative problem solving, and leading teams with a high degree of
personal responsibility in highly demanding and regulated environments.
SAFETY TRAINING Trained in Safety Operations, Hazardous Materials, OSHA Standards, Manufacturing Hygiene & Safety,
PPE/Safety Tools & Materials, Continuous Improvement, Job Safety Analysis, Preventing Accidents,
Lowering Workers Compensation Costs, SSE Initiatives, Security Analysis, Recycling Initiatives, Safety
Audits, and Behavior-Based Safety Programs.
COMMUNICATIONS Well-developed communication skills demonstrated through expertise in training and employee
engagement, teaching technical information, conducting workshops, generating reports and memos, and
working with engineers, governmental representatives, and inspectors. Knowledge of computer applications
including Windows, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
Certifications & Technical Training; 2005 to 2016
♦ Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Exam Preparation (Current)
♦ FM Global, Rhode Island Testing Center, Property Loss Training, Norwood MA, SimZone
♦ National Safety Council Chesapeake Regional Council Training
♦ Method 9 Smoke School Visible Emission Certified, Title V Air Permit, Eastern Techn. Assoc. (Current)
♦ CPR & AED Certified (Current), OSHA 511 & OSHA 501 (2016)
♦ Workers Comp Training, Gallagher Bassett (2016 & 2010)
♦ DOT & RCRA Certified Safety Kleen (2014), Safety Inspections (2013)
♦ HumanTech Ergonomics Training (2013 & 2011)
♦ Aerial Lift - Train the Trainer (2012)
♦ Job Safety Analysis, Incident Investigation, Powered Industrial Truck - Train the Trainer (2011)
♦ Confined Space, Principles of Safety & Health (2010)
♦ Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing - Green Belt Certified (2005)
EXPERIENCE Safety, Security & Environmental Manager; 2013 to Present
KRAFTHEINZ; Salisbury, Maryland
♦ 2015 TRIR = 0.00, Lost Time Accidents = 0, Workers Comp $0
♦ 2014 TRIR = 1.38, Lost Time Accidents =1, Workers Comp $420
♦ 2013 TRIR = 1.95, Lost Time Accidents = 1, Workers Comp $4300
♦ 2012 TRIR = 4.09, Lost Time Accidents = 4, Workers Comp $86,000
♦ Recruited by KraftHeinz to manage and oversee development and implementation of all Safety,
Security, and Environmental (SSE) plant programs and processes while ensuring compliance with
regulatory requirements, company policies, and continuous improvement.
♦ Prepare and build consensus Annual Plans for plant-wide SSE initiatives in alignment with
company environmental policy and reduction of the company’s environmental footprint. Introduced
a new Kraft Zero Landfill Facility program that reduced recycling costs by 50%.
♦ Coordinated vendors: Marsh Insurance & Risk Management, Grainger Safety Supplies, Gallagher
Bassett Workers Comp, FM Global, SQF, AIB, ESIS, and Bureau Veritas, SMETA, Broadsphire,
Safety Kleen, Sonoco, Reconserve, Stericycle, Cintas, Bunzl Safety Supplies, and Examinetics.
♦ Created and launched a Near Miss Reporting program, an Employee Engagement Program, and a
new “Dough Dollars” safety program, and played a key role in introducing the plant’s new Quality
and Process Improvement departments.
♦ Attended Kraft Annual National Safety Conference and SSE Orientation at Corporate Headquarters.
Visited other Kraft and McCormick facilities for meetings and in-house audits.

2. William L. McKaig III Résumé, Page 2
EXPERIENCE Spice Mill Safety Manager; 2010 to 2013
(continued) MCCORMICK & COMPANY; Hunt Valley, Maryland
♦ Served as Safety Supervisor for a world-class spice manufacturer with responsibility for developing,
administering, and executing comprehensive safety and health policies. Accountable for team
leadership and establishing effective Safety, Health, and Training Programs using best practices.
♦ Introduced and launched a new and extensive Safety Audit Program for operations and conducted
monthly departmental and business unit safety audits. Supervised all activities related to plant safety
and training. Installed PPE vending machines in association with Grainger.
♦ Facilitated the Safety Committee, all Injury/Incident investigations, led action plans, and conducted
root cause analysis. Conducted detailed safety orientation and education for all new permanent and
temporary employees.
♦ Recognized as subject matter expert for ensuring safe practices, injury/illness prevention processes,
regulatory compliance, as well as risk management related to liability, Workers’ Compensation, and
property claims. Ensured plant compliance with Federal & State regulatory requirements.
♦ Successfully enforced the company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures, conducted aggressive
case management, analyzed safety incidents and behaviors, and implemented related best practices
for the plant and its employees.
♦ Developed and implemented a new Safety Management program at the facility, as well as a new
Behavior-Based Safety Program. Achieved excellent results, improving the annual 3rd party safety
program inspection from 72% rating to 94%.
♦ Emeritus Member of McCormick’s Multiple Management Board (Hunt Valley Supply Chain Board),
including a 4+ year volunteer process working on 6-month projects (terms) at the corporate level.
Can be voted off the board by peers based on performance and growth results each 6 months.
Spice Mill Warehouse Team Manager; 2005 to 2010
MCCORMICK & COMPANY; Hunt Valley, Maryland
♦ Promoted to Team Manager position with accountability for receiving, shipping, storage, and
supplying production activities. Selected to participate in McCormick’s High Performance Work
System to get total employee engagement. Hired, trained and coached all new employees.
♦ Prepared Root Cause Analysis (PDCA) on issues affecting the facility. Ran SAP to leverage best
practices for new transactions to speed up processes. Utilized organizational skills in 5S to clear
several areas of the warehouse and introduced weekly employee audits.
♦ Established new methods to track employee productivity in SAP to calculate daily work activity.
Hired, fired, trained, mentored, and counseled 3 supervisors, and 25 direct reports. Implemented
performance reviews, daily staff huddles, and personal improvement plans.
♦ Led a group of employees in a team setting in Continuous Improvement functions for a warehouse
with 160,000 sq. ft. storage, including an initiative on inbound shipments that resulted in cutting
costs and delaying charges associated with Per Diem reimbursements by $185,000.
♦ Controlled all product stored inside of facility under FIFO system. Worked closely with customer
service and production planners to ensure timely delivery of product. Coordinated directly with
Production, Maintenance, Customer Service, Safety, and Quality Control departments.
♦ Managed a project to eliminate outsourcing of sterilization services to a new in-house system with
new processes for receiving, importing, security, and workforce reduction. Followed Lean principles
and led Warehouse Redesign and Zero Landfill projects.
Flavor Manufacturing Supervisor / Technician; 1993 to 2005
MCCORMICK & COMPANY; Hunt Valley, Maryland
♦ As Flavor Manufacturing Supervisor (1997-2005), accountable for effective housekeeping and
sanitation programs to ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP),
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as American Institute of Baking & SQF standards.
♦ Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures to meet and exceed production goals for
Process Reliability, Cost, Waste, Quality, and Sanitation. Utilized MRP (SAP) system for data driven
decisions. Achieved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
♦ As Flavor Manufacturing Technician (1993-1997), promoted to Backup 2nd Shift Work Leader
within a 6-month period. Selected to serve on the Plant Safety Committee for over three years and as
Committee Safety Chairperson for one year. Identified and resolved production problems.
♦ Reviewed and updated processes and manufacturing documentation, assisted supervisors in
resolving production and testing problems, packaged finished product in appropriate containers,
and operated a forklift in warehouse and production areas.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree; 1992
SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY; Salisbury, Maryland
Major: Business Administration