Joshua Campbell
Lexington
Summary
Analytical health and safety leader with extensive experience enhancing occupational health and environmental practices. Achievements include a significant reduction in incidents through innovative safety solutions and a commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture across diverse teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Becton Dickinson
01.2025 - Current
- Managed a team of 5 direct reports overseeing operations for over 1000 employees at the site.
- Reduced Workman Compensation claims by 60% through claims management
- Revised and implemented training program ensuring compliance with corporate BD requirements and OSHA standards
- Joined leadership team to gain support for multiple safety initiatives
- Created Leadership Walk program fostering daily safety conversations among employees
- Implemented a Speak Up Culture through See Something Say Something program
Associate Safety Director, Cement Segment
Summit Materials
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded a corporate-wide safety culture transformation, enhancing engagement and compliance across multiple facilities.
- Developed and standardized safety policies and procedures in unionized environments, improving compliance and engagement.
- Led incident investigations, creating a global corrective action framework that reduced high-risk hazards across the organization.
- Advised senior leadership on safety strategies that aligned with operational goals and reduced risk exposure.
- 10 direct reports and 25 indirect reports with a total headcount of 5,000 personnel between 8 cement plants and 33 cement terminals
Divisional Senior Safety Manager
Argos (acquired by Summit Materials)
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated a 65% improvement in DOT compliance, raising truck inspection pass rates from 58% to 96% through an innovative, reward-based audit program.
- Pioneered the implementation of digital safety solutions, driving a 30% increase in reporting efficiency and real-time compliance tracking.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented tailored safety action plans, proactively mitigating hazards at all cement plants.
- Led enterprise-wide adoption of EHS platforms, including Samsara dashcam technology, enhancing fleet safety oversight and compliance.
- Executed advanced audit methodologies that reduced MSHA citations and strengthened regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
Corporate Safety Director
NaturChem, Inc
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Engineered a 92% reduction in workers' compensation claims, cutting cases from 12 per year to fewer than one annually through rigorous safety protocols.
- Slashed general liability and automobile insurance claims from 40+ per year to under 15 by year three, optimizing risk management processes.
- Championed company-wide safety culture shift, securing buy-in from 300+ employees and embedding safety as core business value.
- Governed compliance for 250-vehicle fleet across 20 states, ensuring adherence to DOT regulations and enhancing operational excellence.
- Authored and maintained 120+ standard operating procedures, driving down the company's MOD rating from 1.10 to 0.62 through strategic compliance initiatives.
- Designed and deployed a best-in-class five-day orientation program, boosting new hire retention and preparedness for extreme work conditions.
- Founded and moderated leadership committee, cultivating talent pipeline for future general managers within organization.
Occupational Health Lead/Advanced Fiber Technician
Dupont Kevlar
08.2010 - 10.2016
- Led the Occupational Health initiative for ergonomics and indoor air quality. Implemented programs that reduced hazardous waste and injuries, securing $400K in annual savings.
- Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents to determine root cause. Identify and assign corrective actions and maintain safety metrics.
- Shutdown Safety: Managed plant-wide safety concerns during 2015 planned shutdown. Developed SHE plan, led audits, and conducted PSSRs and numerous PHAs to help ensure that safety on the site was maintained throughout processes.
- Reduced incidents related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by creating streamlined PPE Matrix, enhancing compliance and safety.
- Environmental Improvements: Controlled the site's environmental footprint through strategic resource management for groundwater protection.
- Trained new hires on safety policies and procedures, including fall protection and acid suit protocols, ensuring understanding and adherence.
- Leadership: Led Responsible Care meetings and presented at safety meetings. Lock Tag Clear Try Champion.
- Handled various Occupational Health and Safety activities as Kevlar fiber technician, contributing to development of Kevlar components for fiber optic technology.
- Oversaw operations at Cooper River Plant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Skills
- Safety management
- Safety program development
- Safety program implementation
- Risk assessment
- Safety training
- Compliance auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident investigation
- Incident investigation
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Risk identification
Certification
- OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
- Kolbe Certified Analyst
- Defensive Driving Instructor
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
Timeline
Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Becton Dickinson
01.2025 - Current
Associate Safety Director, Cement Segment
Summit Materials
01.2024 - 01.2025
Divisional Senior Safety Manager
Argos (acquired by Summit Materials)
01.2020 - 01.2024
Corporate Safety Director
NaturChem, Inc
01.2016 - 01.2020
Occupational Health Lead/Advanced Fiber Technician
Dupont Kevlar
08.2010 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University