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Manage paper handling team, oversee daily operations, and schedule shifts to ensure seamless production processes.Collaborate cross-departmentally to meet daily production targets, prioritizing optimizing operational efficiency.Maintain print calendar, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to align with production schedules.Monitor staffing needs, maintain timesheets and absences, and oversee regular equipment maintenance and repairs.Involved in union negotiations – strategy, note taking.Efficiently handle electronic and paper filing, including general administration duties.Utilize data analytics to forecast material requirements, manage and prioritize inventory data, and ensure timely replenishment for consumables and parts.Create purchase orders and manage incoming invoices/contracts for vendor products.Monitor material costs and implement cost reduction initiatives.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material handling and utilization efficiency.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Provided comprehensive support to HR functions including absence management and general administrative support.Processed and managed Short-Term Disability (STD) absences, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.Assisted the Chief People Officer (CPO) in maintaining HR-related systems through auditing and compliance practices.Evaluated workflow efficiencies, identified process gaps, and proposed corrective actions.Coordinated with cross-departmental teams to support project success and implementation.Managed a cross-departmental team to produce and implement a Hybrid Work Policy.Conducted risk assessments, inspections, and hearing tests for relevant employees.Facilitated Health and Safety communication, document creation, and management activities.Coordinated mandatory training sessions to ensure production needs were met.Provided support in the implementation of Health and Safety programs, policies, and procedures.Collaborated with Health and Safety committees across multiple provinces and worked with provincial Workers' Compensation Boards (WCB).Reviewed and assessed individual claim costs and annual assessment rates.Conducted accident and near-miss investigations.

Creating and delivering various safety training programs to employees – most of whom had little to no English.Conducting and reviewing risk assessments for new and existing work processes.Developing and maintaining safe working practices for ISO Audits.Maintaining Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001) compliance with current legislation.Undertaking incident investigations and implementing preventative measures.Providing guidance on best practices to management and operatives.Conducting inspections, audits, and fire risk assessments, and producing reports.Facilitating meetings with global teams (Canada, USA, Ireland) and adapting policies to fit regional standards and legislation.

Bachelor Of Science With Honours - Bsc(Hons), Health Physiology

1st Class Honours – granted the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award.

Bachelor Of Science With Honours - Bs(Hons), Health Physiology, First Class With Honours

General Certificate, Occupational Health And Safety

Distinction