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Adam Baranski

EHS Manager

Adam Baranski
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Grossbeeren, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months
Germany

EHS Manager

Dematic

Expertise details
Position Summary
EHS Manager at Dematic
Industries
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive EHS strategy for complex conveyor installations on a 95,000 m² project site with over 16 km of conveyor network
  • Fully integrated EHS components into all project phases through close collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams in a multi-shift operation
  • Established and continuously developed an integrated safety management system for up to 300 employees with ongoing optimization of safety standards
  • Responsible for coordinating recurring startup meetings for the EHS-compliant implementation of large-scale conveyor sections
  • Proper development and management of safety documentation (RAMS, EHS plans, work permits) for large industrial systems
  • Regularly performed EHS inspections and comprehensive site coordination in a continuous shift operation
  • Led the Lock-out/Tag-out (LoTo) process to ensure maximum equipment safety
  • Planned and delivered targeted EHS training and toolbox talks for teams in a large project environment
  • Successfully introduced Dematic EHS guidelines with structured reporting and ongoing performance monitoring
  • Led strategic EHS meetings to continuously reinforce the safety mindset in a dynamic work environment
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
5 months
Germany

EHS Manager

Dematic

Expertise details
Position Summary
EHS Manager at Dematic
Industries
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive EHS strategy for the safe installation of complex conveyors in a 50,000 m² industrial complex
  • Fully integrated EHS aspects into all project phases through close coordination with multidisciplinary project management teams
  • Established and implemented a holistic safety management system with continuous optimization of existing safety concepts
  • Led regular startup meetings for the EHS-optimized execution of conveyor sections
  • Created and managed critical safety documents (RAMS, EHS plans, work permits)
  • Conducted systematic EHS inspections and site coordination
  • Actively participated in the Lock-out/Tag-out (LoTo) process to ensure equipment safety
  • Designed and conducted targeted EHS training and toolbox meetings
  • Successfully implemented Dematic EHS standards with systematic reporting
  • Led strategic EHS sessions to continuously improve the safety culture
Jan 2022 - May 2024
2 years 5 months
Netherlands

EHS Manager

Black & Veatch

Expertise details
Position Summary
EHS Manager at Black & Veatch
Industries
Chemical
Energy
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Responsible for EHS project planning and strategy development for over 100 sites in Germany and the Netherlands
  • Developed specific project plans considering petrochemical EHS requirements
  • Integrated EHS aspects from the planning phase into all project stages through coordination with the project management team
  • Performed risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies
  • Designed and implemented innovative safety processes to improve workplace safety
  • Developed a comprehensive safety management system
  • Implemented a digital reporting system for incidents and safety observations
  • Established a process for updating safety policies
  • Developed an efficient, digital work permit system
  • Conducted RAMS with detailed risk analyses for all work areas
  • Defined and regularly reviewed measurable EHS objectives
  • Created comprehensive EHS plans in line with relevant standards
  • Implemented a cross-country inspection program
  • Led EHS committees to promote safety culture
  • Developed and delivered effective safety briefings and toolbox meetings
  • Participated in the LoTo process
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years
Germany

HSE Manager

Dematic

Expertise details
Position Summary
HSE Manager at Dematic
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Planned HSE projects and strategies for the safe installation of complex conveyor systems in a 44,000 m² facility
  • Planned and integrated HSE aspects into all project phases through coordination with the project management team
  • Developed a comprehensive safety management system
  • Continuously improved the previously developed safety concepts
  • Regularly held startup meetings before the construction of conveyor sections
  • Developed strategies to manage COVID-19
  • Conducted briefings and toolbox meetings
  • Created work permits and RAMS
  • Prepared an EHS plan
  • Performed inspections
  • Participated in HSE meetings
  • Handled site coordination
  • Implemented Dematic HSE standards and reporting
  • Participated in the LoTo process
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
4 years
Germany

Site and HSE Manager

Amazon

Expertise details
Position Summary
Site and HSE Manager at Amazon
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Planned HSE projects and strategies for the safe installation of complex conveyor systems
  • Planned and integrated HSE aspects into all project phases through coordination with the project management team
  • Developed a comprehensive safety management system
  • Regularly held startup meetings before building conveyor sections
  • Supported the issuance of release approvals
  • Created an LMRA system and an EHS plan
  • Performed inspections and participated in HSE meetings
  • Conducted briefings and toolbox meetings
  • Managed site coordination
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year
Netherlands

HSSE Coordinator

Shell

Expertise details
Position Summary
HSSE Coordinator at Shell
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
Sustainability Management
  • Participation in HSE meetings
  • Preparation of a permit and RAMS
  • Creating an HSE plan
  • Planning and creating HSE concepts
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years
Germany

Site and HSE Manager

Amazon

Expertise details
Position Summary
Site and HSE Manager at Amazon
Industries
Construction
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Planning HSE projects and developing strategies for the safe installation of complex conveyor systems
  • Planning and integrating HSE aspects before construction start in close cooperation with the project management team
  • Checking the effectiveness of established HSE standards at each construction stage
  • Developing a comprehensive safety management system
  • Attending HSE meetings
  • Assisting with release certificates
  • Creating an LMRA system and an HSE plan
  • Conducting inspections
  • Conducting briefings and toolbox meetings
  • Site coordination
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Brandenburg, Germany

HSE Manager

Vanderlande

Expertise details
Position Summary
HSE Manager at Vanderlande
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Assisting with release certificates
  • Creating an LMRA system and an HSE plan
  • Conducting inspections
  • Attending HSE meetings
  • Conducting briefings and toolbox meetings
  • Planning and creating HSE concepts
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Bremen, Germany

Logistics and Safety Coordinator

Aquaworx

Expertise details
Position Summary
Logistics and Safety Coordinator at Aquaworx
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Logistics
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Responsible HSE project planner for designing a safe ballast water system
  • Creating transport plans and organizing the safe installation of the system on board the ship
  • Planning, organizing, and overseeing the construction project, budget, and resources
  • Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and construction workers
  • Monitoring construction quality and compliance with safety standards
  • Communicating with clients to clarify requirements and solve problems
  • Organizing supplier management
  • Risk management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
6 years

Site Manager

Daifuku / Schäfer / Beumer / VL

Expertise details
Position Summary
Site Manager at Daifuku / Schäfer / Beumer / VL
Industries
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Project Management
  • Involved in the planning phase and creating specific project plans considering project and HSE requirements
  • Integrating HSE aspects into all project phases by coordinating with the project management team
  • Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
  • Designing and implementing innovative safety processes
  • Developing a comprehensive safety management system
  • Planning, organizing, and overseeing construction projects, budgets, and resources
  • Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and construction workers
  • Monitoring construction quality and compliance with safety standards
  • Communicating with clients and organizing supplier management
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
6 years
Bremen, Germany

Freight Security Coordinator

BLG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freight Security Coordinator at BLG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Logistics
  • Participation in HSE meetings
  • Ensuring safety and the smooth running of operations
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring safety strategies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Identifying potential hazards and risks
Jan 1995 - Dec 2004
10 years
Bremen, Germany

Logistics Coordinator

BLG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Logistics Coordinator at BLG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Logistics
  • Planning, coordinating and transporting goods
  • Using computer-based systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, and Chemical.

Transportation
Manufacturing
Energy
Construction
Chemical
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sustainability Management.

Operations
Logistics
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Procurement
Sustainability Management
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Summary

Adam is an extremely experienced HSE manager and a certified HSE Manager occupational safety specialist with over 25 years of experience in the construction, logistics, and automation industries. He has worked on projects across Europe, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, France, and Germany, for companies such as Shell, Amazon, Daifuku, Schäfer, Beumer, Vanderlande, and Dematic. He has extensive professional experience in Ex zones and ATEX, HSSE, building inspections, quality management, construction and site management, project management, and is proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office.

Skills

  • Occupational Safety Specialist
  • Instructor
  • Vca (Scc) Certificate
  • Ex Zones And Atex
  • Hsse
  • Building Inspections
  • Quality Management
  • Site Management
  • Design
  • Project Management
  • Cad Software
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 2004

University of Bremen

Law · Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Safety Training Instructor

BBS-Bundesverband Behälterschutz, Gütegemeinschaft Tankschutz & Tanktechnik

VCA (SCC) certificate

Certified HSE Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Transportation 29.5 y
Avg length 3 y 2 m
Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Netherlands)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles EHS Manager, HSE Manager, Site and HSE Manager
Main industries Transportation, Manufacturing, Energy
Main business areas Operations, Logistics, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Adam based?

Adam is based in Grossbeeren, Germany.

What languages does Adam speak?

Adam speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Adam have?

Adam has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Adam has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Adam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adam would be well-suited for roles such as: EHS Manager, HSE Manager, Site and HSE Manager.

What is Adam's latest experience?

Adam's most recent position is EHS Manager at Dematic.

What companies has Adam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adam has worked for Dematic, Black & Veatch, and Amazon.

Which industries is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Energy. Adam also has some experience in Construction and Chemical.

Which business areas is Adam most experienced in?

Adam is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. Adam also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Chemical, and Energy.

Which business areas has Adam worked in recently?

Adam has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

What is Adam's education?

Adam attended University of Bremen for Law.

Does Adam have any certificates?

Adam has 3 certificates. These include: Safety Training Instructor, VCA (SCC) certificate, and Certified HSE Manager.

What is the availability of Adam?

Adam is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Adam?

Adam's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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