Connor Schleicher, Csp
About Connor Schleicher, Csp
Connor Schleicher is an Environmental Health & Safety Manager with experience in managing EHS functions for large operations. He has a background in safety and occupational health, having worked at Chobani and Stonyfield Farm, and holds a Bachelor's degree from Keene State College.
Current Role as Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Connor Schleicher serves as the Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Chobani, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees EHS functions for an operation that employs over 1,000 individuals working on a 24/7 schedule. He manages a team of four direct reports and is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
Previous Experience at Chobani
Before his current role, Connor Schleicher worked at Chobani as the Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor from 2019 to 2021. During his two years in this position, he focused on enhancing safety protocols and compliance measures within the company. His experience at Chobani laid the groundwork for his advancement to the managerial role.
Education and Expertise
Connor Schleicher holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences from Keene State College, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also participated in a Semester Abroad program at Bond University from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental health and safety management.
Internship Experience in Environmental Health & Safety
Connor gained practical experience in the field of Environmental Health & Safety through internships at Stonyfield Farm and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. He interned at Stonyfield Farm for three months in 2017 and worked at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics for ten months from 2016 to 2017. These internships contributed to his hands-on experience in developing and executing compliance and training initiatives.
Application of Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement
In his current role, Connor Schleicher utilizes lean principles and kaizen methodology to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Environmental Health & Safety domain. He specializes in identifying job hazards in new operations and collaborates with leadership to develop effective EHS strategies, ensuring a proactive approach to workplace safety.