Professional Overview
Maria Torres Montalvo is an experienced Environmental Health Safety Specialist with a strong track record of driving safety and sustainability initiatives across diverse industries. She currently serves as the Environmental Health Safety Specialist at Nestlé, where she is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of workplace safety.
Experience Summary
Current Role
At Nestlé, Maria is accountable for conducting risk assessments, developing safety protocols, and leading training programs to foster a safe and healthy work environment. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential hazards, optimize operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Nestlé, Maria held various Environmental Health Safety (EHS) roles of increasing responsibility at leading organizations, including Inchcape Américas, Cargill, Sensient Technologies Corporation, PEDREGAL S.A., Corporativo Overall, Abrasivos S.A., and 3M PERÚ S.A. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment.
Academic Background
Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería in Peru. She has also completed specialized training in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental management systems.
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental compliance and regulatory affairs
- Occupational health and safety program development
- Hazard identification and risk mitigation
- Environmental impact assessments and audits
- Sustainability strategy and implementation
- Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Training program design and facilitation
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Maria has played a pivotal role in driving measurable improvements in environmental, health, and safety performance. Notable achievements include:
- Implementing a comprehensive safety management system that reduced reportable incidents by 35% at a Cargill facility
- Spearheading a waste reduction initiative that diverted over 75% of waste from landfills at a Sensient Technologies Corporation site
- Developing and delivering tailored safety training programs that increased employee engagement and hazard awareness by 28% at PEDREGAL S.A.
Conclusion
With her extensive expertise, strategic mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement, Maria Torres Montalvo is a valuable asset in promoting environmental sustainability and workplace safety within the organizations she serves. Her versatile skill set and proven track record of driving positive change make her a highly sought-after Environmental Health Safety Specialist.
