Hello, I'm Frank (Clay)Gilliam.

Details

Professional CategoryCompliance & Risk Management
Location
Years of Relevant Experience15-20 years
Seniority LevelDirector
Consulting Rate (Hourly)150

Headline

Accomplished Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management Executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise safety, compliance, and risk programs across manufacturing, logistics, and corporate environments in the U.S. and Canada. Skilled in developing risk registers, matrices, audits, and analysis to identify and mitigate hazards, while aligning safety strategies with organizational objectives. Proven record of reducing TRIR, fostering safety culture, and driving compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Core strengths: Executive EHS & Risk Leadership | Risk Registers & Matrices | Safety Systems Implementation | Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA) | TRIR Reduction | Auditing & Root Cause Analysis | Policy & Procedure Development | Leadership Development | Emergency/Crisis Management | Lean Six Sigma | Workers’ Compensation & Insurance Management

Experience

Director of Safety and Risk

REICJune 2023 - September 2025• Implemented enterprise Safety Management System & DOT program for 700+ employees at 51 U.S./Canada sites. • Developed policies, procedures, training; created onboarding program improving retention & engagement. • Conducted audits, inspections, and risk reviews reducing incidents & costs; led accident review process. • Built safety culture with transparent communication and hands-on leadership. • Conducted ERM audit and implemented corrective actions for organization leading to a reduction in insurance cost of 24% will simultaneously reducing TRIR and LTIR rates.

Regional Safety Manager

Americold LogisticsJanuary 2022 - June 2022• Directed safety strategy across 42 facilities; led team of 4. • Implemented lean, behavior-based programs improving compliance & engagement. • Delivered leadership training to site leaders; improved accident investigation & root cause analysis.

Dal-Tile/Mohawk

Corporate Division Safety ManagerJanuary 2018 - January 2022• Led team of 5 safety professionals; reduced TRIR by 75%. • Implemented leadership development & safety ownership programs. • Created safety/risk metrics & analytics; managed Workers’ Compensation budget. • Served as Lead Auditor for enterprise-wide audits.

Division Safety Manager

Parker-HannifinJanuary 2016 - January 2018• Directed team of 6; achieved 60% TRIR reduction. • Led incident investigations & root cause analysis; created corrective actions. • Developed training for new hires, reporting, and compliance. • Managed Workers’ Compensation & insurance; implemented EPA compliance programs.

Regional Safety Manager/HR Area Manager

Peterbilt Motors/Paclease-PACCARJanuary 2011 - January 2016• Implemented comprehensive safety system across U.S./Canada facilities. • Reduced TRIR from 7.3 to 0.37 in 18 months; maintained 0.37–0.57 annually. • Standardized policies, procedures, and hands-on training enterprise-wide. • Built risk prevention programs integrating metrics, audits, and compliance. • Aligned safety strategies with corporate risk goals; earned PACCAR Safety Excellence & Chairman’s Awards (2011–2016).

Industry

Construction
Education
Farming, Ranching, Forestry
Manufacturing
Oil, Gas, and Mining
Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services
Retail
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

United States: Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming, West Virginia

Language(s)

English

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