Manager, EHS Communications (North America) @ Direct all EHS communications for BASF in North America and to serve as a member of the Corporate Communications incident response team to ensure responsive and transparent EHS related communications with internal and external stakeholders. To develop, implement and manage employee communications and change management that helps advance BASF’s EHS performance in North America.
•Serve as a member of the Corporate Communications team, aligning all work with communications colleagues and under the auspices of the BASF One Voice Policy.
•Serve as a member of the EHS leadership team under the direction of the Senior Vice President (SVP) of EHS for North America.
•Manage all associated budgets and resources, including outside vendors and agencies.
•Develop, implement and track results of EHS-specific messaging across North America. With an ongoing focus on safety and the multiple initiatives within various EHS disciplines, serve as a champion for substantive two-way dialogue, employee engagement and cultural change initiatives.
•Develop and implement communications programs for key BASF initiatives such as the Exposure Reduction Process, Globally Harmonized System, Corporate Medical, Corporate Security and Process Safety.
•Serve as a member of the Corporate Communications Incident Response Team and Crisis Communications Team. This includes – if required - working directly with site and EHS leadership on public messaging, communications processes and procedures and serving as a BASF spokesperson with external stakeholders (community residents, opinion leaders and others) as well as the news media.
•Manage special communications projects as assigned by the Director of Corporate Communications and the Senior Vice President of EHS. From February 2008 to Present (7 years 10 months) Manager, Global Responsible Care @ Manager of the Global Responsible Care program for Bioscience Research. From May 2013 to November 2015 (2 years 7 months) Senior EHS Specialist @ Manager of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) program for BASF Agricultural Solutions
• Project manager for multiple cross-business unit communications/video projects
• Project manager, BASF North American remote employee team and created the North America Remote Employee Newsletter that is circulated throughout the region
• Member of the Corporate Journey to EHS Excellence Core Team
• Chaired the Site Safety Steering Committee
• Co-authored the Agricultural Solutions Responsible Care Management System Roadmap, chaired the site risk prioritization team, and was a member of the site leadership team
• Set goals and identified EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the site
• Interacted with all federal, state, and local inspectors as the primary site contact
• Coordinated the EHS training program for over one thousand employees
• Coordinated the first aid team, HAZMAT team, and site emergency drills From February 2008 to May 2013 (5 years 4 months) EHS Manager @ • Directed the EHS program and maintained a budget in excess of $3 million
• Managed the facilities and shipping/receiving departments
• Supervised employees and conducted annual reviews/career development
• Developed the EHS communications strategy for internal customers
• Interacted with all federal, state, and local inspectors as the primary contact
• Maintained the Biosafety and Exposure Control Plan and served as the Biosafety Officer for the site
• Responsible for the corporate medical surveillance and ergonomics programs
• Developed, updated and instructed customized EHS training programs for a diverse audience
• Supervised the safety committee
• Served as the environmental liaison for the legal department when conducting corporate due diligence projects From 2003 to 2008 (5 years) Senior Consultant @ irected the hazardous waste regulatory compliance division
• Developed and presented work proposals for on-site consulting business
• Designed and conducted on-site training programs for customers
• Generated and updated marketing materials for public seminars and on-site consulting services
• Developed growth strategies for consulting department
• Supervised environmental compliance audits at generator and TSDF sites
• Assisted clients with permit applications and permit compliance
• Provided support to clients who needed assistance when completing federal and state forms
• Participated in hiring new consultants
• Provided instruction on multiple subjects relating to federal and state regulatory compliance From 1999 to 2003 (4 years) Information Specialist @ • Specialized in solid waste, hazardous waste, and UST regulations (40 CFR Parts 257-299)
• Participated in team proposals for EPA projects
• Developed written regulatory guidance for the EPA
• Expanded inner-office comprehension of generator and treatment facility regulations
• Completed a three-month EPA regulatory certification program From 1998 to 1999 (1 year)
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science @ University of Virginia From 1994 to 1998 Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science @ University of Virginia From 1994 to 1998 Jim Campbell is skilled in: Environmental Health, Safety, Chemical Industry, Laboratory Safety, Safety Auditing, Video Production, Chemical Handling, Hazardous Waste Management, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Environmental Consulting, Health & Safety Consultancy, Environmental Compliance, OSHA, DOT regulations, RCRA