bhuvana selvam, QHSE Engineer

bhuvana selvam

QHSE Engineer

Honeywell

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Applied Microbiology
Experience
19 years, 0 Months

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QHSE Engineer at Honeywell
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • My current job since June 2020

o Ensuring Product quality through product and process audits.
o Maintain and generate records in line with Quality Action.
o Train and improve people skill on problem solving and deployment of BIQ.
o Capture Customer PPM, Analyze root cause and drive resolution through RCA-CA-PA.
o Monitor and improve process capability.
o Monitoring the progress of corrective action in e-quality and driving for timely closure.
o Compliance to requirement of product certification audits by customer & third party.
o Inward goods inspection. Testing of finished products and marshalling cabinets.
o Calibration activity co-ordination with calibration agency
o Validation of Test Set Up.
o Develops, recommends and implements practical, functional approaches to resolve safety, health and environmental issues in support of location strategies for achieving customer satisfaction and regulatory/policy compliance.
o Provide advice on safety, health and environmental concerns and work with employees at all organizational levels to affect corrective action strategies. Serve as adviser to safety committees.
o Deliver safety, health and environment training on required regulatory, corporate and site-specific topics.
o Review current and proposed regulations/corporate requirements and recommends appropriate program measures to ensure compliance.
o Serve as the site HSE audit Coordinator to ensure continuous improvement and ongoing certification.

Health Safety Environmental & Quality Team Lead – Site Microbiologist at Scitra
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • November 2010 to May 2020

•As a team member of the QA&HSE department my KPI includes:
oDevelop and implement GMP for various technologies like personal care liquid plant, soap plant, powder plant, home care plant and aerosol plant.
oEnsure the sustenance of the GMP system through performing Internal audits and refresher trainings
oPerform root cause analysis for repetitive issues identified and provide closure actions.
oComplete understanding of the water system, develop maintenance & sanitation plans (Reverse Osmosis, Electronic Dionization system).
oCoordinate with production & engineering to perform design qualification on new equipment. installation and modification of existing equipment based on the Hygienic Engineering Manual.
oProvide guidance to engineering for developing FAT & SAT check lists for new equipments.
oPerform Process Mapping, Gap analysis & risk assessment on the product manufacturing process. The risk is addressed based on FMEA.
oMitigation plans developed based on the risk addressed.
oThese procedures developed are then validated to determine the effectiveness & reliability of the procedure.
oDevelop a Master Validation Plan for the complete production unit and ensure BCP is available.
oCoordinate customer audits and ISO 9001:2015 sustenance audits.
oSafety hazard spotting, incident reporting & related training delivery. Supporting operational management in achieving compliance with SCITRA and client HSE management systems, legislative requirements & standards including demonstrated adherence to ISO 14001 & BS OHSAS 18001
oWorks closely with Quality Manager (QMR) for the development & implementation of company HSEQ polices & procedures
oCarry out Internal HSE audits & Share the out comes with concerned parties
oLead Accident and Incident investigation & prepare report for stake holders.
oEnsuring that HSE objectives & targets are identified, developed & communicated for the management so that to incorporate within the Client Business Plan.
oDeveloping & recommending HSE KPI’s for the Client, measuring the implementation and progress
oRecommending, developing and assisting management with the implementation of safety program or initiatives
oProviding support, guidance & resources for local OH&S Committees
oOverseeing the preparation of weekly start-up information for discussion amongst the workforce
oCompiling HSE statistics & reporting to management and corporate on a monthly basis
oEnsuring that operational management understand the requirements of HSE Management Systems & Procedures & that they are actively involved in the implementation & ongoing development of the system
oEnsuring that operational management fully understand their obligations under HSE Legislation & are held accountable for the coordination of their workplaces
oProviding advice to operational management & HSE Coordinators with respect to the prompt investigation of all serious injuries, accidents or dangerous occurrences and assisting with the measures taken to prevent a recurrence
oEnsuring that operational management are aware of any changes to Client/ statutory procedures in relation to safety that impact operations
oProviding input and expertise for safety orientation, induction and training
oLiaising with statutory bodies in regards to health, safety & environment
•As the sole microbiology expertise resource of the company my role involves:
oProvide microbiology awareness with regard to the products to the team including production, warehouse, engineering and senior management.
oStudy the product and its raw and packing materials. Ensure that all micro risks are addressed and proper controls are laid to avoid, eliminate or reduce the micro load from the receiving through processing till the finished goods reach the customer.
oProvide procedures for the right sampling, handling and testing of micro risk materials, environment and processes.
oAuditing of our third party testing laboratory for approval of their services.

Quality Incharge at Caviar Classic Seafood
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to November 2010

• Follow GCC and HAACP quality standards in all day-to-day production activities.
• Conduct random inspections at all our seafood restaurants.
• Train staff on HACCP food safety system and procedures.
• Work on internal audit and quality documentation.
• Participate in vendor selection processes for our key product lines.
• Handling the import of raw materials and quality analysis of the arrived shipment.
• Follow warehousing and storage guidelines in our cold storage.
• Designing labels for the products as per Dubai Municipality regulations.
• Conduct disaster recovery drills including mock recalls and product trace exercises with our vendors.
• Coordinate client and supplier audits.
• Have meetings with our customers to understand their requirements better and ensure the products are of the required specifications. Responsible for generation and submission of HSEQ Department reports and statistics.
• Manage day to day affairs of the HSE function in the absence of the Group HSEQ manager.
• ensure the processes needed for the management system are identified, Established, Implemented and maintained
• Report on the performance of the HSE management system to the top management and improvements needed if any prepare changes to HSE related documents assist with internal HSE audits where required
• Initiating CAPA for HSE non conformity found in inspection and audits
• Communicate with workforce and clients regarding queries and complaints to HSE when required or in the absence of Group HSEQ Manager.
• Liaise with external parties on matter relating to HSE and project requirements when required or in the absence of Group HSEQ Manager.
• Identify the training needs of workforce related to HSE and report finding to the Group HSEQ Manager.
• Participate in HSE meeting to contribute for continual improvement of his process.
• Adhere to and follow the implemented Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policy, objective and procedures.

Asst Quality Controller at Hunter Foods
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2005 to June 2008

• Follow HACCP and SQF 2000 guidelines during routine inspections of production processes.
• Maintain proper documentation of test results and quality inspections.
• Conduct quality tests on incoming raw material and compare them with company standards.
• Microbiological analysis of the end product, drinking and production water, equipment and personnel hygiene swabs.
• Participate in research and development of new products and new flavors, sensory analysis and review of existing products.
• Create ingredient list and nutritional panel using the SQL Genesis software according to export requirements.
• Create barcode using Label Viewer software for new products.
• Conduct internal audit for the SQF and successfully renewed the SQF 2000 certificate.
• Conduct personnel training and assessment on food handling and hygiene.
• Coordinate the production team and marketing team to increase product sale while maintaining cost effective production levels.

Education

Master's degree, Applied Microbiology
  • at Madras University
  • April 2005
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service Management
  • at Madras University
  • April 2003

Specialties & Skills

Food Microbiology
Personnel Training
Internal Audit
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, Computer skills, Internal auditing, personnel trainings
External auditing

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Malayalam
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Certificate)
NEBOSH (Training)
Training Institute:
Hightech Institute
Date Attended:
May 2017
ISO FSSC - Food Safety Management Systems - Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Valid Until:
May 2018
ISO 9001:2015 - Internal QMS Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
LRQA
Date Attended:
April 2016
SQF2000 Auditing Systems (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS Gulf Ltd
Date Attended:
May 2006
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management For Manufacturing (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS Gulf Ltd
Date Attended:
June 2009
Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Dubai municipality, Highfield
Date Attended:
February 2012
Train the trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
IDEAS, dubai
Date Attended:
May 2012
HACCP Principles and Guidelines for Implementation and Use (Training)
Training Institute:
SGS Gulf Ltd
Date Attended:
May 2009
ISO 9001 : 2008 – Appreciation and Interpretation Training Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
LRQA
Date Attended:
February 2012

Hobbies

  • Swimming, reading fictional novels, gardening