QHSE Manager
Applus Velosi
Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months
• Develop & lead cost-effective QHSE programs in alignment with business goals and implement sustainable changes.
• Establish QHSE objectives and metrics in line with Company’s/Project’s QHSE Plan, and implement QHSE strategies.
• Implement QHSE management system standards & procedures for all sites across the region according to Clients requirements.
• Manage development of QHSE documents and facilitate certification of Q&HSE Systems.
• Implement IT systems & tools and monitoring tools to enhance business process for the QHSE management setup.
• Set up site QHSE Teams and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for managing performance and standards.
• Develop & drive continual improvement process and improve Quality control process to meet quality objectives.
• Oversee & coordinate the investigation of customer complaints & Quality non-conformances.
• Track and monitor safety incidents, and ensure appropriate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) are implemented to close NCRs as well as prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
• Conduct Risk Assessment, and provide risk mitigation plan via HAZOP, HAZID, HAZAN etc. for projects to ensure that risks & hazards are safely mitigated.
• Author Quality control manuals, and ensure implementation of QC process to improve Quality performance.
• Prepare for 3rd Party IMS Audits, and coordinate internal/external audit programs to successful close.
• Carry out of monthly inspections and audits to ensure adherence to QHSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure all audit observations are closed in a timely manner with appropriate corrective action to rectify shortcomings.
• Improve relationships with Contractors & Suppliers to imbibe Quality & HSE culture in their business with the company.
• Prepare/review standard operating procedure (SOP) for Quality department, and maintain SOP’s effectiveness.
• Analyse market complaints & resolve complaints through corrective actions
• Compile & present QHSE Statistics to Senior Managers, in terms of KPIs, LTIs, MTIs, etc.
• Ensure that the Emergency Response Plan & Fire Safety Plans for project sites are adequate to meet possible contingencies.
• Prepare Weekly & Monthly reports with audit program to monitor work activities and progress in all Work Site
• Establish Training Programs and campaigns for all QHSE Levels to all Site staff and contractors.
• Drive Business Excellence initiatives and programs to promote and strengthen BE culture and reduce variations.
• Conduct Quality and HSE programs such as Quality Day, Safety Day and Environmental Day.
• Successfully implemented the following….
ISO/ IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17024, IRATA, ACTVET, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, API Q2, EFQM, ASME-QAI-1-2010, IRATA, LEEA, OSHAD, ACTVET, EIAC and ENAS requirements in UAE.
ISO/ IEC 17020 in KSA, Qatar, South Africa and Oman.
LEEA in KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman & Nigeria.
Software portal for Quality & HSE reporting for Middle East and Africa.
• Introduced Reward and Incentive program for positive contributions towards quality, health and safety.
• Developed Training materials on various topics to the company’s elearning platform.
• Introduced and implemented Snackson (microlearning training platform via smartphones)
• Manage CSR programs volunteered by the organization such as Clean up campaigns, blood donation, breast cancer awareness program, diabetes campaign etc.
• Represented as Dubai Quality Award Assessor for Department of Economic Development.
• Achieved 10 million manhours with zero LTI for the whole middle east and africa region.
• Secured 2nd and 1st place in report writing from Department of Economic Development.
• Responsible for overall activities associated with Quality and HSE Management System.
• Design Quality Assurance, HSE Policies and Procedures.
• Assess system performance and periodically issue Quality & HSE reports.
• Conduct safety inductions and health and safety training.
• Conduct performance evaluation of Quality Control and HSE personnel.
• Participate in the recruitment of Quality & HSE Representatives and Inspection Personnel.
• Conduct and review plant operation, emergency plan and contingency plan.
• Conduct Health and Safety meetings and communicate health and safety information.
• Conduct internal audits, project/ site specific audits for Quality and HSE.
• Successfully implemented and certified the organization to API Q1, ISO 9001, ISO 29001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Successfully implemented business excellence program and won Dubai Quality Appreciation Award.
• Implemented Document Management System under ERP.
• Reduced service delivery failures by 50% from 2012 to 2014.
• Review and approve Quality and HSE documents such as Quality Plan, Method statements, procedures etc.
• Provide guidance, induction and training to staff on QA/QC of incoming materials, in-process and finished products
• Establish verification programs detailing the required inspections, tests and other verification activities.
• Ensure implementation of Quality Plan through audit, management review, document reconciliation, inspection and test.
• Ensure proper statistical methods are applied to testing, validation, sampling, inspection etc.
• Monitor, issue and closeout of NCRs against products, including corrective and preventive actions
• Prepare Monthly Project Quality Report for submission to Client, and to the Factory Manager.
• Manage development, and quality maintenance standards for industrial processes, materials and products.
• Implement Safety & Lean manufacturing practices to improve safety, manufacturing lead time and cost.
Lead a team of 35 operators and assigning job tasks.
Responsible to develop and upgrade manufacturing processes to improve quality, cost, delivery and safety performance.
Analyze and plan work flow.
Develop operational method sheets and work instructions to identify and implement methods to increase equipment utilization.
Ensuring performance and quality of finished products, packaging, components, and raw materials conformed to company standards.
Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.
Ensure proper statistical methods are applied to testing, validation, sampling, inspection etc.
Detail oriented, working closely with members of planning, engineering and quality department.
Participate in production meetings and provide recommendations for improvement.
Responsible for all product engineering activities.
Responsible for manufacturing engineering activities includes equipment and tooling requirement analysis, procurement and maintain the same for efficient production.
Identify training requirement and needs.
Ensure materials receiving and verification in the work area, equipment cleaning, set-up and area cleaning and verification are completed according to procedures.
Assure that materials are properly handled and equipment is properly operated according to SOPs, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintain control of processes and product quality.
Monitor the manufacturing processes during the shift.
Responsible for overall production of the shift.
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality and Logistics department.
Verify customer complaints and resolve the same.
Coordinate with clients for special requirements
Completed with First Class Grade
Completed with First Class marks