Jay Kupec brings extensive occupational health and safety experience to his role as Safety Director at AB Goodrich. With a degree in Safety Education from Laramie Community College, Jay has established himself as a dedicated, results-driven professional passionate about fostering safe and healthy workplaces. He excels in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs that reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and cultivate a robust safety culture. Drawing from his experience as an OSHA Compliance Officer, Jay offers expertise in OSHA regulations, risk assessment and mitigation, hazard identification, and emergency preparedness. He is skilled at training employees, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating effectively across all organizational levels.
Jay holds an impressive array of certifications, including Certified Risk Manager ISO, Certified Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager ISO, Certified Safety Auditor-Lead Auditor ISO, Certified Environmental Manager, Accredited Safety Auditor, Modern Safety Management, Construction Safety Master Instructor, and Master Instructor Trainer.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jay is a devoted family man, cherishing time with his wife, three children, and four grandchildren. A Wyoming native, he enjoys outdoor pursuits such as camping, hunting, fishing, waterskiing, and snorkeling. Jay is also a committed philanthropist, frequently volunteering to support individuals and organizations in his community. With his high personal standards, extensive experience, education, and unwavering commitment to safety and productivity.