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Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

• As their H&S Business Partner Logistics and reporting to the General Manager Logistics, I provide health and safety support to the Logistics division, covering about 800 FTE involved in port terminals, bulk and.
• Developed a three year HSE Strategy to achieve C3’s injury prevention and growth goals
• Establish a Logistics Scorecard: 100% growth in prevention activity, a 50% reduction in injuries
• Developed various initiatives including Vessel Inspections, Confined Spaces Entry to Vessel Holds
• Develop, coach & update a procedures and National Risk Assessments, Safe Work Instructions
• Develop training materials and deliver this on a wide range of topics

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

• As their first EHS Manager in ANZ and reporting to the EHS Manager Asia Pacific, I have put together an EHS strategy, management system and supporting processes which meet the needs of the local business and ensure.
• Developed a two year EHS Strategy to achieve ADM’s goals in ANZ
• Establish a policy and process framework and a range of supporting processes
• Establish an ANZ scorecard to drive event prevention
• Develop training materials and resources to support a safe operation
• Conduct regular site visits to deliver training, support site leaders, conduct audits and roll out global programsIn New Zealand, ADM have operations in four locations into which they import directly a range of animal.

Whakatane

As the Health and Safety Manager I was responsible for the development of a health and safety strategy for the site after the separation from Carter Holt Harvey. Later, it was to support alignment with the SIG Combibloc Global EHS Strategy. With prevention activities at the centre of this strategy I developed and deployed a health and safety management.

Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Operated a consulting business supporting a cluster of clients in the wider Bay of Plenty which included human service organisations such as The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand and Te Puna Ora O Mataatua. My largest client was the Pedersen Group of Companies.

The Pedersen Group of Companies offers tailored wood processing solutions to OJI Tasman and Kinleith, CHH Wood Products at Kawerau and Tokoroa and Norske Skog Tasman. The company employs around 150 people engaged in administration, mobile and fixed wood processing plant operations, sawmilling and maintenance. As the Health & Safety Manager and reporting.

Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

• Eastpack are a grower owned kiwifruit packing, cool-store and orchard operation employing 100 permanent and 1700 seasonal employees. Responsible for leading a team of 20 people delivering a professional human resource.
• Established a close partnership with Immigration NZ, WINZ, OSH, EMA and other Industry organisations
• Coordinate the ‘Lean manufacturing’ implementation program
• Recruit, induct, place and roster over 1200 seasonal staff ready for the season start in March 2009
• Delivered Team Leader development training and support system

As Project Manager I was responsible for managing all aspects of the payroll product design, installation and ensuring a sustainable payroll solution for Norske Skog Australasia. Achievements included the delivery of a new payroll for Norske Skog Australasia, automated links between the payroll / HRMS / general ledger and aligned business processes for the.

• Overall responsibility for the implementation of Norske Skog’s global ICT strategy in New Zealand while reporting to the Australasia CIO. Delivery of a full suite of strategic and operational information and.
• Reduction in telecommunications costs from $500k pa to $125k pa
• Supporting the outsourcing and downsizing of significant IT services
• Developed an Australasia capability matrix system for the IT Teams and leadership group
• Managed two outsourcing change programs for New Zealand IT

• Accountable for the roll packaging operations. Had 65 direct reports in operations & maintenance, operating budget $NZ 14M and capital $NZ 8M. Key accountabilities include;Achievements
• Initiative that increased uptime by 50%, production by 30% and recovery up 100%,
• Reduction in repackaging by 60% and reduced package defects from 45% to <2% worth $1.5M pa
• Undertake a process of organisational development which built a strong self directed team focus
• Negotiated collective employment agreements
• Representation at mediations, tribunal hearings, the ERA and the Employment Court

• Provide HR advisory services to business areas including the Wood Processing, Mechanical Pulping and securityAchievements
• Facilitated the review and restructuring of the Stone Groundwood Mill, Security and Medical Centres
• Developed management tools such as training and safety systems that help drive results through people
• Provided specialist advise on people issues such as employment law, health & safety, training & development, recruitment, hours of work, manning, termination and discipline, leadership and behavioural change
• Developed a model for the review and strategic planning of HR services to the Wood Processing Plant and Mechanical Pulp Mill

Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Level 6

Completed

Various

2015 FENZ / St. John First Responder 2015 NZC Level 3 in Fire and Rescue Services 2014 NZQA Assessor 2014 Advanced Heights Safety and.

Human Resources

Activities and Societies: AHRI Central Queensland Executive HRINZ Bay of Plenty Committee 1st Year Bachelor of Education 1st Year Bachelor.