James Payne, Csp, Chmm
About James Payne, Csp, Chmm
James Payne is a Health & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman, where he oversees safety protocols at Woodford Reserve. He has extensive experience in environmental health and safety across various industries, including roles at SorbTech Inc., Berry Plastics, and Humana.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
James Payne serves as the Health & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he oversees safety protocols at Woodford Reserve, a well-known bourbon distillery. He manages health and safety operations across multiple facilities, including the Brown-Forman Distillery, Barrel Warehouses, Pinnacle Bottling, Heritage Bottling, and Shipping. His responsibilities include implementing effective safety procedures and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.
Previous Experience in Health and Safety
Prior to his current position, James Payne gained extensive experience in health and safety management across various industries. He worked at SorbTech Inc. as an EHS Project Manager & Consultant from 2011 to 2012. He also served as the EHS Manager at Berry Plastics from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he was an Occupational Safety and Health Training Coordinator at Murray State University in 2009. His roles have contributed to his diverse expertise in safety culture and effective safety procedures.
Educational Background in Safety Science
James Payne studied at Murray State University, where he earned a Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Safety from 2008 to 2009. He also pursued a Bachelor of Science in Safety Science at Indiana University Bloomington, starting in 2008. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in safety principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Internship Experience in Safety Management
James Payne gained practical experience through several internships in safety management. He worked as an EHS Intern at Marathon Petroleum Company in 2009 for three months and as a Safety Intern at Kellogg Company in 2008 for six months. These internships allowed him to develop hands-on skills in environmental health and safety, further enhancing his qualifications in the field.