Experience

FRESH-PAK CHILLED FOODS LIMITED
• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head of Health, Safety & Environment

  • Jan 2023 - Present


Hallmark Cards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• SHEQ Manager - UK & Ireland at Hallmark Cards

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

  Areas of Responsibility: 2x sites. Bradford = Head Office (Main Company Functions and Creative), Order Picking & Distribution Center Brighouse = Roll-Wrap manufacturing, Order Picking and Distribution Center Head Office, Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail and Merchandisers Hallmark UK & Ireland. Areas of Responsibility: 2x sites. Bradford = Head Office (Main Company Functions and Creative), Order Picking & Distribution Center Brighouse = Roll-Wrap manufacturing, Order Picking and Distribution Center Head Office, Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail and Merchandisers Hallmark UK & Ireland.



Cranswick Country Foods PLC

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

  • May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Areas of Responsibility: 3x sites Preston = Pig Slaughter and Processing Plant = 1700 colleagues Riverside = Pork Processing and Packing Plant = 180 colleagues King George Docks = Cold Store and Distribution Plant = 80 colleagues Achievements • Ensure Company & Legal Standards are met and maintained • Manage four direct reports, 2x Health & Safety Coordinators, 1x Environmental Officer and 1x Health, Safety and Environmental Administrator • Review and delivery Health, Safety & Environmental training and associated documentation • Meet with when required the HSE, Fire Authority, EHO, Company Solicitors and Internal / External Contractors • Conduct Accident Investigations, formulate preventative actions and if required report to the HSE • Ensure new and existing production / environmental installations comply with UK & company Health & Safety standards • Collate HSE information and translate into site KPIs. Present KPIs to the senior site team on a weekly basis • Arrange and Chair Health & Safety meetings • Introduction to New Contractor Permitting and Permit Office • Ensure Statutory Inspections are carried out and records maintained • Conduct Weekly and Monthly Site Audits via I-auditor (Electronic Audit System



Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Health and Safety Manager

  • Nov 2015 - May 2020

  Areas of Responsibility: Health and Safety Purpose: To provide Health & Safety guidance for 8 sites within Morrisons Manufacturing which consist of: 2x Fish Processing, 3x Abattoirs, 2x Fresh Produce and 1x Egg Production Plant. To further develop the site Health and Safety procedures and ensure plant / processes comply with Health & Safety standards. Conduct new equipment risk assessments and training. Management Training to the Senior Teams on the sites that I cover. Company Profile: Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC is engaged in the operation of retail supermarket stores under the Morrisons brand and associated activities. The Company offers products, such as Free From, World Foods, Food To Go and Nutmeg clothing. It has food manufacturing capabilities in meat, fish, bakery, fruit and veg, deli, eggs and flowers. Its Morrisons branded beef, lamb, pork, chicken, milk and eggs are sourced in the United Kingdom. The Company serves customers across the United Kingdom through 500+ stores which some incorporate petrol stations and an online home delivery service. It operates from over 18 manufacturing sites across Britain. The Company operates over seven regional distribution centers and a national center servicing its supermarkets. Its subsidiaries include Bos Brothers Fruit and Vegetables B.V., Erith Pier Company Limited, Firsdell Limited, Kiddicare Properties Limited, MHE JV Co Limited, Neerock Farming Limited, Neerock Limited, Rathbone Kear Limited and Wm Morrison Produce Limited.



McCain Foods (GB) Ltd

• Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Areas of Responsibility: Health, Safety and Environmental Purpose: Originally to provide cover for three months until the newly appointed HSE Manager is in place at the Hull site (Mid-September) but extended for a further three months to cover an additional site outside Grantham. To ensure that all personnel, equipment and processes are undertaken in a safe manner and to ensure Environmental standards (ISO14001) are maintained. Review all Processes & Procedures and update were required Company Profile: The Hull site differs from the others within the group in terms of process, with only a small proportion of the plant given over to potatoes, the majority is appetizer processing, including veggie burgers, cheese products etc. The PAS (Grantham) site consists of two production areas. Main production area consists of two high capacity / volume chip processing lines and the other production area consists of one production line, producing microwave chips. Both areas are 24/7 with back-up services from hygiene and maintenance. McCain has a business presence in 110 countries on six continents and has been expanding steadily over the past 50 years. In addition to its French fry production, McCain has diversified its product lines to include frozen pizzas, juice, and an array of gourmet/ethnic frozen appetizers and entrees. Achievements: • A timely handover, within three days (Hull), no handover provided for the Grantham site. • Enhancing the Site's Health & Safety Reps/Team skills (Risk Assessments, Behavioural Safety) • Reviewed Emergency Procedures (Hull), updated and made relevant changes. • Assessed the Hull site’s Effluent Plant and changed Ph balancing chemicals to improve performance and reduce cost • Evaluated both Site’s Work Place Transport Risk Assessment. Implemented improvements too vehicle and pedestrian segregation to reduce the likelihood of interaction



ARLA FOODS UK DAIRIES

• EHS Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Purpose: Provide maternity cover for a new Diary Processing site (Arla Foods), Arla Logistics and PCL Logistics . Further develop sites EHS systems, procedures and reporting KPI's. Company Profile: The Aylesbury plant is the world's largest fresh milk processing site, with the capacity to produce 1.5 million bottles of milk per day. The plant is setting new environmental standards and will be zero-carbon by July 2015. Achievements: • Introduction and implementation of a Behavioural Safety program across the site. • Redesigned site Weekly, Monthly KPI's and Communications • Reduction in Accidents, Lost Time Incidents and RIDDOR’s • Reviewed accident reporting, investigation process and made changes to improve content and closure. • CSR program introduced and trained to relevant personnel • Developed and deployed a new fire management system with risk assessments, training and audit documentation • Reviewed and developed further Risk assessments and Safe working Procedures (SWP’s) • Continued communication and assistance with EHS department after contract finished



Leo Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Health and Safety Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Areas of Responsibility: Health & Safety Management throughout the Leo Group of companies Purpose: To provide Health & Safety information / guidance at Director level, all Senior Site Managers and Site Health & Safety Managers throughout the group. Formulate Health & Safety strategy and develop further. Company Profile: Leo Sawrij Ltd which is primarily involved with the development of commercial and residential property, both nationally and internationally. Omega Proteins Ltd operates a Category 1 animal by-product processing site in Bradford which creates meal and oils for use in biofuels, power generation and to fuel cement works. Omega Proteins Ltd (Penrith) operates a Category 3 animal by-products processing plant that produces oils and meals for use in the biofuels, cosmetics, oleo chemical, pet food and power industries. Omega Proteins Ltd (Dumfries and Halifax) supply quality pet food ingredients to leading pet food manufacturers across Europe. Envirowaste Services Ltd collects and recycles domestic and commercial waste from customers across West Yorkshire. Food2Energy is a national collection service for all animal by-products former food stuffs. Robinson Mitchell Ltd specialises in the collection of fallen stock. Halifax Sheet Metal & Ventilation Metal fabricators, restorers and design for commercial and domestic applications



Karro Food Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Health, Safety, Environmental and Services Manager

  • 2007 - Apr 2014

  Gather Health & Safety, Environmental, Security information / statistics on a weekly and deliver findings to Directors /Senior Managers and Group Health & Safety Department. Provision of information, instruction, develop training programs on multiple disciplines and deliver to the relevant personnel. Manage budgets - Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Security and Grounds Maintenance. Conduct PPE, safety equipment and services trials to remove cost from the business and improve standards. Major contribution into reduction of Company insurance premiums. Participate with Insures in conducting Site& Engineering Risk Audits. Manage a team of, Occupational Technician, Occupational Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Physician (fortnightly), 12 Security Officers & Contract Security Provider, Grounds Maintenance / Gardener, Union Convener, Site Hygiene Manager and Supervisor. Chair Managers, Site and Joint Union Health & Safety Meetings /Committees. Manage / control the Environmental Management System, IPPC Permit and implementation of ISO14001. Conduct All Risk Assessments through-out the site, record finds and actions. Review actions to ensure completion. Ensure the sites Fire Detection System and Fire Fighting Equipment is maintained / inspected Liaise with outside agencies such as the HSE, Environmental, Police, Fire Service and Yorkshire Water. Manage a busy Occupational Health Department (Pre & Annual Medicals, Return to work from Illness / Holiday, Arrange Agency Nurse cover, liaise with Company Doctor & Medical Consultants). Liaise with engineering department to ensure Contractors inductions are carried out and that Safety standards are met. Part of a management team for refurbishments projects (2010 - £1.2million, 2012 - £2.4million Projects) as CDM Co-ordinator, annual site maintenance / refurbishment budget of £1.1million Provide cover for Pork Business Unit Safety, Health and Risk Co-ordinator in time of absence / holiday.


Polypipe
• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Health and Safety Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

2 Sisters Food Group
• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Health & Safety Manager

  • 2002 - 2006