Hib Gavel
About Hib Gavel
Hib Gavel serves as the Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2017, where he has implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced workplace incidents and improved compliance with regulations.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Hib Gavel has served as the Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he has focused on implementing innovative safety protocols that have significantly reduced workplace incidents. His responsibilities include conducting regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Gavel has collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into production processes, which has led to increased operational efficiency. He also played a key role in achieving ISO 14001 certification for the company, enhancing its environmental management system.
Education and Expertise
Hib Gavel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University, completing his studies between 2011 and 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental health and safety management.
Background in Health and Safety Management
Before joining Berry Global, Inc., Hib Gavel worked at Bridon American Corporation as the Group Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for the Americas Region from 2008 to 2017. In this position, he developed a comprehensive training program for new hires that emphasized environmental, health, and safety standards. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Safety & Environmental Engineer at Unipres from 2004 to 2008, where he gained valuable insights into safety management practices.
Achievements in Safety Protocols
During his tenure at Berry Global, Inc., Hib Gavel has implemented safety protocols that have led to a notable reduction in workplace incidents. He has conducted regular safety audits and inspections, which have improved compliance with relevant regulations. His work in developing training programs and collaborating with teams to enhance safety measures has contributed to a safer work environment and increased operational efficiency.