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Hyunwoo Nam

Safety Engineer
Seoul

Summary

Proficient in developing and implementing practical, efficient solutions rooted in engineering and managerial best practices. Proactive Safety Manager with a strong ability to not only meet but enhanced legal requirements in occupational health and safety management. Skilled in creating and maintaining improved safety and health environments based on experience as a Production Manager in U.S. manufacturing facilities. Strong in managing cultural factors like peer pressure to foster a positive safety culture, ensuring comprehensive and effective safety management across all levels of the organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Safety Engineer

Nongshim Co., Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Company-Wide Response to the Serious Accident Punishment Act

- ISO 45001 Implementation & Management

  • Achieved initial ISO 45001 certification for Production Division (6 factories) in 2023, enhancing workplace safety culture and reducing incidents by 0.281(accident rate=number of (accidents/employees))
  • Revised and implemented ISO 45001 manuals, processes, and guidelines
  • Providing on-site consulting and cross-functional coordination. (Anyang, Asan, Gumi Factory)

- Primary Contractor Safety Management

  • Revised safety and health management regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures
  • Prepared safety and health budgets and reported results
  • Evaluated subcontractor qualifications
  • Assessed performance of safety and health officer, etc

- Subcontractor Safety Management

  • Provided technical and administrative support (ex. Risk assessment) through the Safety and Health Council
  • Managed subcontractor PTW (Permit to Work)
  • Conducted joint inspections and reported improvements ( quarterly )

Safety and Health Management - Anyang Plant

- ISO 45001 Implementation & Management ( For Anyang Plant )

  • Standardized the application of ISO 45001 by creating manuals, processes, and guidelines, providing detailed training and ongoing support for effective implementation.
  • Established Field Task Force and conducted multiple workshops to explain ISO 45001 guidelines.
  • Facilitated continuous improvement of the system through internal audits and corrective actions, ensuring consistent refinement and enhancement of safety processes
  • - Risk Assessment
  • Conducted regular risk assessments using KRAS for 50+ processes, leading to continuous improvements
  • Revised risk assessment procedures for the Production Division, including employee feedback surveys and near-miss identification
  • Strengthened employee participation through "Suggestion Contest and Awards - Find Out the Hazards!"

- PSM (Process Safety Management) : S-grade

  • Achieved and maintained S-grade rating in PSM (2022)
  • Achieved zero major industrial accidents through PHA (Process Hazard Analysis: HAZOP) and proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Revised and updated PSM reports in compliance with KS amendments and changing industry standards.

- Accident Root Cause Analysis & Recurrence Prevention

  • Statistical Accident Case Analysis - Analyzed accident trends using Python for 2022 and 2023, identifying vulnerabilities for joint inspections on Safety Day Conducted joint inspections through near-miss and minor accident trend analysis
  • Implemented accident process risk assessments (JSA) and horizontal deployment across similar processes
  • Conducted safety manual training and promoted compliance throughout production and engineering departments.

Production Manager

Sejin America Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020

- Production Targets Achievement

  • Monitored assembly processes and trained operators (work process, safety, etc.)
  • Conducted field inspections, collected and organized ERP analysis data, and led daily supervisor meetings
  • Expanded new production lines and revised/reestablished work standards

- On-site Improvement Activities and External Coordination

  • Enhanced risk awareness through improved work standards (Risk Assessment on 35 lines)
  • Improved work environment and quality by strengthening personal protective equipment
  • Utilized employee residence and carpool culture to reinforce attendance and punctuality

- Customer Audit/Claim Responses

  • Responded to new model audits/claims from customers (Hyundai, Kia Motors, Volkswagen)

- Developed and implemented measures to address reduced production rates during infectious disease outbreaks

  • Enhanced risk awareness by improving work standards (Risk Assessment on 35+ lines)
  • Improved work environment and quality through strengthened personal protective equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Safety Engineering

Seoul National University of Science & Technology
Seoul, South Korea
03.2014 - 2020.08

Skills

    Internal Audits and Corrective Actions

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Certification

Engineer Industrial Safety

Software

MS Office

Timeline

OPIc IH

04-2023

Safety Engineer

Nongshim Co., Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Engineer Industrial Safety

06-2021

Production Manager

Sejin America Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020

NEBOSH IGC GC3

11-2019

Bachelor of Science - Safety Engineering

Seoul National University of Science & Technology
03.2014 - 2020.08
Hyunwoo NamSafety Engineer