Cohc Randie Mendez
About Cohc Randie Mendez
Randie Mendez is an Assistant Safety Manager at Chobani, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in safety management and holds multiple certifications in occupational safety.
Work at Chobani
Currently, Randie Mendez serves as the Assistant Safety Manager at Chobani, a role he has held since 2016. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing safety management practices within the organization. Prior to this role, he worked as an EHS Supervisor at Chobani starting in 2013. His responsibilities in both roles include implementing safety prevention programs and managing voluntary protection programs to ensure a safe working environment.
Previous Experience
Randie Mendez has a diverse background in safety and management roles. He worked at Travelcenters of America from 1999 to 2001 as a Restaurant Manager and Assistant General Manager. Following this, he served as the Health and Safety Quality Manager at Chief Industries, Inc. from 2004 to 2013. Additionally, he was involved with Vpppa, Inc. as the Region VII Board of Directors Secretary and Historian from 2007 to 2011, contributing to safety initiatives in that capacity.
Education and Expertise
Randie Mendez studied at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from 1994 to 1998. He also completed his secondary education at Holdrege High School from 1980 to 1983. Mendez holds several professional certifications, including Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC), and OSHA 10-hour General Industry and Construction certifications. He is also an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, indicating his expertise in quality management systems.
Safety Management Skills
Randie Mendez possesses a strong foundation in safety management and has a proven track record in building sustainable relationships among cross-functional teams. His expertise includes implementing safety prevention programs and managing voluntary protection programs. Mendez's ability to secure consensus among team members is essential for the success of key safety initiatives within the organizations he has worked for.