Title: Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability
Company: Chairmans Foods
Location: Smyrna, Georgia, United States
Mary A. Aderinto, director of environmental health, safety and sustainability at Chairmans Foods, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in occupational health and safety.
Ms. Aderinto has established a distinguished career in environmental health, safety and sustainability. Since 2022, she has been the director of environmental health, safety and sustainability at Chairmans Foods in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Aderinto has successfully implemented innovative safety programs that significantly contribute to workplace safety and environmental sustainability. Her role involves overseeing comprehensive safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, which she has adeptly managed since being acquired by the organization.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Chairmans Foods has become recognized for more than 40 years of dedication to producing high-quality foods for consumers. The company specializes in a wide range of products, including cheeses, cheese spreads, protein salads, side dishes for the retail sector and custom-prepared foods.
Before joining Chairmans Foods, Ms. Aderinto was the environmental health, safety and security/risk management manager at TreeHouse Foods in Atlanta from 2018 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed daily operations while collaborating with the management team, team leaders and all other employees. Ms. Aderinto was also influential in developing environmental awareness and risk management strategies that enhanced operational safety and minimized potential hazards.
Recruited to TreeHouse Foods from Bombardier, an aviation manufacturer in Atlanta, Ms. Aderinto excelled as a health, safety and environmental advisor from 2015 to 2018 and as an HSE project manager at Power Distribution Systems for the organization between 2017 and 2018. Her expertise in these roles was pivotal in advancing safety standards within the organization.
Ms. Aderinto’s career began with foundational experiences that shaped her professional trajectory. From 2009 to 2013, she worked as a health, safety and environmental supervisor at PepsiCo in Danville, Illinois. Between 2007 and 2008, Ms. Aderinto was a loss prevention consultant with Liberty Mutual Insurance Group/Wausau Insurance in Dallas/Fort Worth and Wisconsin.
Highly educated to support her career success, Ms. Aderinto received a Master of Science in risk control from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2007. While pursuing her advanced degree, she completed an environmental, health and safety internship at 3M in the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area in 2006. Her academic pursuits have been instrumental in her professional success, providing her with a robust foundation in risk management and safety protocols. Ms. Aderinto is now pursuing a PhD in public policy with a focus on environmental justice for the less privileged.
In addition to her formal education, Ms. Aderinto holds numerous professional credentials, including becoming a certified safety professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and receiving various Occupational Safety and Health Administration certifications from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ms. Aderinto’s extensive experience is complemented by her active membership in the American Society of Safety Professionals and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. These organizational affiliations allow her to remain at the forefront of her industry. Meanwhile, Ms. Aderinto’s dedication to community welfare is evident through her involvement with local soccer teams and the Girl Scouts of America of Greater Atlanta.
An established writer, Ms. Aderinto’s research has been reflected in such publications as “Behavior Based Safety-Identifying Unsafe Behaviors that Contribute to Workplace Injuries,” published in Wausau Insurance Companies’ Focus on Safety Newsletter. Looking ahead, she aspires to expand her influence globally by managing sustainability initiatives for underprivileged communities and leading efforts to ensure safer environments worldwide. Ms. Aderinto’s determination and resilience drive her mission to advocate for those without a voice and ensure their well-being through sustainable practices.
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