Freelance Health and Safety Bolton

Consultancy, Training, Regional Management - engineering and production management background and extensive multi site health & safety management experience including labour intensive packing and manufacture, deep chemical cleaning, engineering, warehousing, transport fleets, and construction projects.

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I have more than 20 years experience of manufacturing management at various supervisory levels in textiles, FMCG and food industries.

I have extensive experience of all aspects of design, implementation, maintenance and development of quality and health & safety systems including risk assessment of work equipment, manual handling, COSHH and DSE. I have managed and implemented health & safety, including training in a diversity of arenas including, commercial vehicle and engineering workshops, laundry and cleaning operations, warehousing and manufacturing operations.

In my current and previous positions I have created systems that meets the requirements of HSG 65, which when fully implemented will meet the requirements of OHSAS 18000. I am a qualified and experienced auditor and believe in audit and inspection as an improvement tool.

I also have hands on experience of the daily management of health and safety and quality management systems, and the effective implementation of corrective and preventative measures. I understand what is reasonably practical in a business.

I have extensive information technology skills to network administration level. In my current and previous roles I have created and maintained numerous multi user database management systems.

I am confident, reliable, intuitive, decisive and adaptable with an eagerness to learn when required. I integrate easily as a team member while maintaining the ability to work independently when required. I am comfortable communicating at all levels of an organisation, from director to shop floor and enjoy designing a delivering worthwhile interactive training.

Academic & Professional	*Currently studying CIEH Advanced Food Hygiene* 2003 Manchester NVQ level 4 Occupational Health & Safety 2002 JPD Training Manchester IRCA Lead Auditor ISO9000:2000 2001 University Of Salford Manchester CIEH Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Credit) 2001 University Of Salford Manchester CIEH Group Training Certificate (Merit) 2000 University Of Glamorgan Manchester NEBOSH Certificate Occupational Health & Safety 1993 - 1995 University Of Salford Manchester Manufacturing Management Beng (Hons) 2:2 § Manufacturing Engineering & Management Systems § Specialisation TQM systems 1991 - 1993 Bolton Institute of Higher Education, Bolton Engineering & Business Studies HND § Manufacturing Engineering and commercial aspects on manufacturing. 1986 - 1987 Wigan College Wigan NEBSM Certificate in Supervisory Management § General supervisory 1979 - 1983 Bolton Institute of Higher Education, Bolton Textiles ONC
Membership	§ Institute of Occupational Safety and Health - corporate member (MIOSH) currently working on CPD for new chartered status.
General Training	§ First Aid At Work § Fire Marshal § CIEH Basic Food Hygiene § PC Network Administration § Netware Systems Administrator § Windows 95/98 Administration § MS Office 97 Advanced § Microsoft Access Development - Intermediate § AS400 - J D Edwards (ERP System) Administration § ISO 14000 introduction § Supplier Auditing § Internal Auditing § Various mechanical engineering, management, safety & training skills
Professional experience	2004 - 2005 Grampian Country Food Group, Winsford Cheshire. Health & Safety Manager (Retail food manufacture) § Site health safety & environmental manager. § Health & safety trainer. § Site is a new start up with fully automated warehousing and distribution systems. § Liaison with HSE, local authorities, insurers and independent auditing bodies. § Communication and maintenance of safety related legislative requirements. § Design, specification, management and training of site wide occupational health & safety, . § Design implementation and conduct of risk assessment systems including general, fire, COSHH, manual handling and machinery and equipment. § Safety provisions and safety team management § Management of occupational health and security staff. 2000 - 2004 Hitchen Foods PLC Wigan, Grtr Manchester. Health & Safety Manager (Bulk & Retail food manufacture) § Health & Safety Manager (Bulk & Retail food manufacture) § Company health & safety manager. § Health & safety trainer. § Liaison with HSE, local authorities, insurers and independent auditing bodies. § Design, development, implementation and maintenance of company wide health & safety systems manuals and procedures. § Communication and maintenance of safety related legislative requirements. § Design, specification, management and training of company wide occupational health & safety, including all aspects of manufacturing, plus frequent construction and a refrigerated transport fleet. (3 sites 700+ employees). § Liasing with machinery and equipment purchasers and manufacturers regarding safety and hygiene measures, including the inspection prior to installation and use. § Design implementation and conduct of risk assessment systems including general, fire, COSHH, manual handling and machinery and equipment. § Safety provisions and safety team management § Deputy to personnel manager. Achievements :- Prior to my engagement the company did not have a Health and Safety Manager, basic legally required health & safety policy and arrangements, or any form of safety culture at any level within the organisation. Since my engagement I have:- § Improved legal compliance and reduced accident and EL claim rates, year on year, in a company that is continually growing. § Promoted and developed health & safety ownership at all levels through consultation and training at all levels including board level. This continues to result in improving ownership of health & safety, and an ever-improving safety record. This is demonstrated by reduced insurance premiums and improved independent audit score of our health & safety management . § Streamlined employers liability claims handling system, implemented in-depth accident investigation system including the training of all manager. § Completed the design and delivery of training programmes including Induction, accident investigation, chemical handling and accident prevention. § Implemented pertinent occupational health monitoring an improvement systems 1995 - 2000 Arquest (UK) Ltd Holywell, Flintshire. Quality Systems Manager (Disposable Nappy Manufacture) § Design, development, implementation and management of QA systems to BRC and ISO 9001 standards, incorporating product safety and relevant environmental health & safety elements. § Management of QA laboratory staff including management of hazardous substances and equipment. Pest control management. § Primary technical contact for auditing and government bodies (Trading Standards, EHO etc). § Selection, purchase and management of company wide IT systems including relevant health safety systems (workstation ergonomics, Display Screen Equipment assessment etc). Quality assurance and I.T trainer Achievements § Management of Information Technology acquired following takeover, including purchase and management of networks, ERP system, WAN and LAN. Development of multi-user LAN. Project budget £100k +, including all new hardware and software. Project completed within budget and to schedule in most areas. § Design and implementation of integrated management system including elements of environmental and health and safety management. System accredited against ISO 9001 and non food BRC equivalent. § Design and implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System in a non- food environment, that is workable and has been audited by the majority of UK retailers and blue chip companies. § Design development and implementation of multi user quality assurance database and spreadsheet applications utilising MS Access and Excel etc. Applications developed include HACCP, Specification, Document control, audit and complaints systems. 1993 - 1995 TQM Network Birmingham Assistant Consultant (part -time) (Automotive Instrument Manufacture) § Design and development of automated documentation control systems and procedures for major automotive component manufacturer. 1991 - 1995 Various Bolton A variety of part time and seasonal production work in paper and food manufacturing, and commercial vehicle repair, whilst in full time education. 1985 - 1991 Courtaulds Textiles Leigh, Lancs Shift Manager (Carpet Yarn Manufacture) § General Management of multiple path specialist processing equipment and staff of 14 - 21 people. Task including production planning, maintenance, quality control, training and general people management activities including industrial relations and health & safety. 1979 - 1985 Courtaulds Textiles Leigh, Lancs Spinning Technician(Carpet Yarn Manufacture) § Set-up, maintenance and repair of manufacturing machinery. Emergency \ stand-in supervisory duties. (formal apprenticeship).
Interests	· Motorcycling · Camping · Driving · touring · DIY · PCs
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