Arend Grünewälder

Current

SENIOR EH&S MANAGER – EMEA FOOD & RETAIL OPERATIONS at Carrier CCR EMEA

Past

Key Account Management for EH&S Services at BAD GmbH
EH&S Coordinator at Carrier GmbH & Co. KG
Advisor for Occupational Health and Safety at IAS

Project Engineer at encad Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

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Education

Fachhochschule für Oekonomie und Management Essen
Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Connections

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Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Arend Grünewälder’s Summary

Broad background in hazard identification, evaluation, accident / injury prevention, energy conservation, emergency preparedness, fire safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulations. Strong technology orientation; adept at implementing systems and programs to comply with governing regulations and eliminate incidents. Committed to quality improvement and environmental resource utilization. Qualified as Corporation auditor team leader with experience in assessing UTC operations compliance.

Arend Grünewälder’s Specialties:

• Environmental Health & Safety Programs
• Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Global Business Practices
• Benchmarking / Goal Attainment
• Program & System Implementation
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Safety Systems, Trends, & Compliance
• Environmental Sustainability Practices

Arend Grünewälder’s Experience

SENIOR EH&S MANAGER – EMEA FOOD & RETAIL OPERATIONS

Carrier CCR EMEA

(Public Company; UTX; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

October 2004 — Present (4 years 10 months)

Direct EH&S program for a manufacturer of refrigerated and freezer display cases for all segments of the retail food trade. Advise to the Operating Unit Director regarding implementation of company-wide strategies, directives, policies, and standards. Review safety and environmental incidents, trends, company / legal compliance, and action plans.
Key Account Management for EH&S Services

BAD GmbH

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 9 months)

Led diverse projects focused on implementing and assessing good practices in customer-side EH&S organization, including Internet solutions, regional events, distribution of written customer information, call center endeavors, and site consulting activities. Evaluated B-A-D GmbH’s business standards and infrastructures. Created and set standards for B-A-D GmbH via SAP.
EH&S Coordinator

Carrier GmbH & Co. KG

(Facilities Services industry)

January 2001 — December 2002 (2 years)

Rendered advice to management on the implementation of UTC Standard Practices, special UTC programs, and national requirements. Managed key functions associated with documents, reports, training, metrics, trend analysis, and engineering solutions. Selected suppliers for personal protective equipment, special training initiatives, and waste management. Improved upon recommendation of insurers and external authorities.
Advisor for Occupational Health and Safety

IAS

(Consumer Services industry)

April 1998 — December 2000 (2 years 9 months)

Consulted with employers and key stakeholders of organizations in fulfilling their legal obligations in OHS, maintenance of work ability, and health at work. Performed risk assessments and site reviews; facilitated training for supervisors and employees.
Project Engineer

encad Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Oil & Energy industry)

October 1997 — March 1998 (6 months)

Design implementation of fire protection systems for power plants.
Creating concepts to assess the potential risk of fires and explosions.

Arend Grünewälder’s Education

Fachhochschule für Oekonomie und Management Essen

MBA , Marketing Strategies, Environmental Sustainability impact factors on Shareholder Value , 2007 — 2009

Graduate-level Master of Business Administration degree.

Thesis Title: 'Integrating Environmental Sustainability into the Company's Strategy'.
Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Degree in Safety Engineering & Occupational Health and Safety , Conception of a safety management system to prevent serious accidents in the chemical industry , 1992 — 1997