Manager EHS Independent Business Monitoring (Global Placement)
Gsk - Other Locations
Total years of experience :14 years, 2 Months
GlaxoSmithKline (Based in Pakistan and reporting to GSK Plc. UK Head Quarter)
• Responsible for providing assurance to the GSK Board of Directors over the implementation of EHS measures across GSK's manufacturing facilities across the globe.
• Delivered the EHS assurance audits of GSK’s 31 global manufacturing sites based in United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Africa and Asia.
• Act as a specialist in assessing GSK's Engineering and EHS standards, particularly in the domains of Process Safety, Chemical Agents, and Machinery Safety.
• Utilized the Bow-tie models to providing assurance over the effectiveness over the barrier controls over major accident hazard scenarios.
• Analyzing site and business unit risks to extract valuable insights and identify emerging themes, facilitating proactive risk management.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure GSK Plc. manufacturing sites align with both company policies and regulatory frameworks in their respective countries.
• Successfully led the revitalization of the GSK Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) program, ensuring alignment with the diverse needs of all business units within GSK, including global supply chain, vaccines, and research and development.
• Developed comprehensive awareness programs to educate stakeholders across the organization on methodologies for holistic and sustainable CAPA development.
• Awarded with Best Performer Award in 2023 and a Silver Award for the successful delivery of priorities and performance in audits.
• Developed legal framework gap analysis and established processes for compliance with:
o European health and safety directives including Directive 89/391/EEC.
o Chemical substance (REACH) regulations.
• Ensured adherence to UK regulations including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) & Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), actively participating in compliance development.
• Independently monitored compliance with US Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Toxic Substance Control Act, and UK Environmental Act 2021.
• Conducted in-depth reviews of Process Safety Hazard Operability Studies (HAZOP), What-ifs, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination, as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), and Basis of Safety (BoS) implementation.
• Facilitated chemical risk assessments and industrial hygiene dust and fumes exposure monitoring.
• Coached sites on incident investigation and root cause analysis, playing a leading role in coaching leadership on organizational culture and the secondary story concept of incident investigations.
• Developed a framework for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) KPIs and objectives, establishing a strategy for monitoring compliance by manufacturing units.
• Reviewed Incident Accident Alerts and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) learning shared by GSK across all business units.
• Delivered a major expansion project of 9 million pounds with zero lost time injuries.
• Achieved best in class contractor management performance in EHS with no major accident. Awarded by the leadership team for the successful management of contractors.
• Implementation of Contractor Safety Plan including protocols for permits, work at height, confined space, scaffolding, incident reporting.
• Strengthened the capabilities of the HSE team, fostering a culture of empowerment through technical and leadership skill development. Achieving the highest ever safe work hours, and best-in-class corporate compliance audit results.
• Established core risk management processes, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures.
• Improved investigation tool and capability of staff, reducing repeated trends by 80%.
• Deployed Corporate EHS initiatives of Cultural Improvement such as Life Saving Rules, Living Safety, Human Error Prevention.
• Revamp the EHS KPI trending by educating people on PowerBi and PowerApp tools and benefits of its usage.
• Guided comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment across the entire site, specifically identifying critical Process Safety scenarios.
• Executed Hazard Operability Study (HAZOP) and What-If studies for thorough risk analysis.
• Developed and delivered training for shopfloor staff on the Basis of Safeties, ensuring a robust understanding of safety measures.
• Formalized an induction training pack, placing a strong emphasis on plant Process Safety hazards and effective control measures.
• Ensured EHS compliance with global policies and local regulations, specializing in machinery safety, process safety, occupational hygiene, and ergonomics.
• Conducted Industrial Hygiene sampling, developed exposure controls, and crafted training curricula’s.
• Implemented Zero Access and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) programs, including Crisis and Emergency Response plans.
• Managed firefighting services to NFPA codes and FM Global standards.
• Oversaw Waste Management policy compliance, conducting contractor audits.
• Established rules for non-routine job contractors and implemented incident recording and investigation systems.
• Conducted EHAC studies, HAC, and What-if studies for risk mitigation.
• Supported third-party providers in the Initial Environment Examination.
• Trained in Operational Excellence (Six Sigma Yellow and Green belt).
• Assisted the Engineering Manager in maintenance and led the Blister Packaging Area maintenance team, developing Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Led EHS at Pfizer subsidiary Wyeth, managing EHS for the pharmaceutical plant, including Risk Assessments, Training, Permit to Work, Industrial hygiene, and Emergency Management.
• Oversaw contractor management with training, pre-assessment, and annual reviews.
• Established EHS councils for the Site Leadership Team. Supported maintenance activities in the Engineering Department.
• Managed planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, specializing in the Kiln unit. Oversaw comprehensive process management, including preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as periodic machinery inspections.
• Trained in condition-based monitoring and rotor balancing.
• Orchestrated the internal audit function, developing audit plans, scheduling and assigning work, and estimating resource needs.
• Led NDT, bearing mounting, dismounting, and lubricant types and applications.