Ray McGuire, CSP, is a seasoned operations leader with over 23 years of experience at Nestlé, driving safety, health, and environmental excellence. Currently, he serves as Director of Operations Start-up at Nestlé, overseeing the launch of a $930 million greenfield factory and automated distribution center. In this role, Ray is responsible for directing critical aspects of the project, including safety, health, and environmental standards, equipment and building design, operational flow optimization, and talent development.

Ray’s expertise spans safety strategy, environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and team leadership, with a proven track record of achieving world-class results and award-winning safety performance. Throughout his tenure at Nestlé, he has held various leadership positions, including Safety Health & Environmental Director for Nestle Foods Division and Regional SH&E Manager. Ray’s commitment to safety and sustainability has earned him multiple awards, including the NUSA Chairman’s OMP Award for Safety Excellence.

A veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, Ray served as a Civil Affairs Officer in Iraq. He brings a unique blend of military discipline and corporate expertise to his role, driving operational excellence and safety excellence across Nestlé’s operations.

Talks

• Keynote Panel Discussion – Building the Future Workforce through the Next Generation of EHS Professionals
• Breakout Session – Managing Risk Tolerance Elimination