CHANDANA JAKKAMPUDI
Auckland,NZ
Summary
Qualified EHS professional with 16 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food manufacturing, textile manufacturing & apparel making industries. Gained wide experience in implementation of EHS Policies and Procedures. Broadened understanding and enhanced skills in conducting HSE risk assessments as well as identifying and implementing risk mitigation methods. Proven ability to work well with operations and support partners at all levels to facilitate understanding of applicable regulations and how they apply to the manufacturing operations process. Implementations of Environmental Management System (as per ISO 14001), Safety Management System (as per ISO 45001) and have been in the forefront to assist regulatory officers in presenting my companies EHS practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Advisor
Argenta Manufacturing Ltd.
Auckland, NZ
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted audits of workplace safety, health and environmental standards to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Developed and implemented HSE policies and procedures in line with company requirements.
- Investigated incidents, accidents and near misses, identified root causes and recommended corrective actions.
- Provided advice and support to management on HSE issues.
- Monitored performance of contractors to ensure adherence to HSE standards.
- Training Needs analysis. Organized regular training sessions for staff on HSE topics such as hazard identification, risk assessment, safe working practices. Maintained up to date training Matrix for the site.
- Reviewed existing processes and procedures for safety improvements.
- Provided guidance on the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
- Ensured that employees are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for incidents such as fires or chemical spills.
- Supported managers in developing a culture of continuous improvement within the organization's HSE operations.
- Conducted safety meetings with HSE Committee to improve internal safety processes.
- Coached employees and contractors to engage.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Maintained hazardous substances inventory.
EHS Coordinator
Bluebird Foods Limited
Auckland, NZ
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Supported implementation and maintenance of EHS standards, supported EHS performance
- Promoted environmental sustainability with passion and drive and engaged employees to achieve the specified goals
- Identify, and where appropriate lead, capex (or other) savings opportunities in utilities and waste ($/kg)
- Participated in the ReCon program to identify and implement resource efficiency initiatives
- Ensured Efficient data management – timely and transparent reporting on all KPI’s/ performance drivers and provide recommendations/clarity on lines/areas for improvement
- Control significant aspects at site, ensuring operational procedures appropriately capture requirements
- Implement critical risk programs as set by the BU to achieve annual targets for incident reduction, with zero regulatory notices or fines
- Coordinate the environmental induction plan/programme to all functions and new people and assist in presenting environmental training modules across the business
- Ensured compliance adherence to all relevant legislation and consents, and maintained the site’s regulatory compliance requirements, including routine measurement, monitoring, and reporting, and embed these requirements into appropriate operational procedures
- Maintained recording systems for all EHS incidents, hazards, injuries and claims data timely and accurately into myEHS and where appropriate lead and support any follow-up investigation activities
- Conducted / participated in internal audits and generated reports to meet annual ANZ EHS Internal Audit Plan
- Completed corrective and preventative actions within required timeframes
- Understanding on the management of claims and the return to work of injured employees
- Undertaken risk assessments and assisted the EHS Manager and Operations in the development of Safe Operating Procedures, created and updated JSA’s into Safe Working Procedures for all departments
- Identified and mitigated environmental impacts from site activities and new developments
- Participated in risk assessment processes and maintain site Aspects Registers
- Coordinated the activities of the EHS Committee and facilitate the development of site EHS representatives, Coordinated the training and skills of First Aiders, Safety Wardens and H & S Committee members
- Demonstrated commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety, and welfare of our people
- Lead and/or supported productivity projects in the areas of EHS including controlling the timely payment to utility providers.
Assistant Manager – Environment & Sustainability
Brandix India Apparel City Private Limited
India
06.2011 - 05.2017
- Hazard analysis, conducting Risk Assessments, identifying Noncompliance issues, and preparing safe Work Method Statements & implementing injury Management Programs in the construction activities of upcoming industries, apparel & textile manufacturing process and utilities like Water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant, power facilities etc
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to comply with HSWA
- Preparing emergency response plan and creating awareness among the employees
- Giving induction, training and develop new & old staff in OH&S practices
- Conducting regular safety meetings
- Assisting departmental heads to implement procedures for accident / incident reporting, and the analysis of accident / incident trends including recommending strategies to the colleagues that may assist in reducing accident / incident occurrence
- Assisting in the investigation and management of incidents or near misses involving employees, contract workers or public, for identifying the root causes of the incident and the corrective actions required to prevent a recurrence thereby providing best practices and continual improvement of safe and healthy work environment
- Issuing safety permits like hot work permit, work at height permit, excavation permit, electrical work permits etc
- Maintenance of safety equipment’s like fire extinguishers, lifebuoys, personal protective equipment’s etc
- Compliance of environmental & safety regulation
- Monitoring and investigating compliance with respect to EHS regulations & its related risks and correcting the noncompliance
- Preparing & submission of applicable reports to the authorities
- Improving the overall environmental performance of the company by ensuring 100 % compliance to conditions given in the consents and by effective implementation of EMP of company
- Assisting the regulatory officers during inspections
- Operation of Water & wastewater treatment plant, Solid waste management
- Monitoring and managing the operation of 5000 Kl capacity water treatment plant & 4000Kl capacity wastewater treatment plant to ensure cost effective treatment, stable operation and ensuring the outlet quality meets the required standards
- Responsible for proper segregation, storage, recycling and disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste as per the norms
- Documentation for Safety management system (OSHAS 18001), Environmental Management system (ISO 14001) & auditing
- Leading, Implementing and maintaining the EMS & OSHAS documentation as per the ISO 14001 standard
- Planning & conducting internal audits and working towards continual improvement of the systems.
Environmentalist
Pearl Bottling Private Limited
India, India
07.2008 - 06.2011
- HACCP auditing -Hazard analysis, determining the critical control points (CCP’s), establishing a system to monitor the control of the CCP and internal auditing to verify the correctness of HACCP system implementation
- Establish documentation concerning all procedures and records relevant to the HACCP principles and their application
- Assisting human resource team to complete annual health check-ups for all the process team
- Providing induction to the new staff on EHS department works
- Preparing & submission of applicable reports to the environmental authorities in compliance with the resource consents
- Lead the Operation of wastewater treatment plant
- Analysis of wastewater quality parameters and reporting
- Maintenance of fire extinguishers.
Education
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety -
Impac
01.2019
Occupational Health & Safety Level 3 & Level 4 -
01.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety -
Master of Science (Environmental Science) -
Bachelor of Environmental Management -
Skills
- EHS regulatory requirements monitoring & ensuring Compliance
- Establishing and achieving HSE Objectives & sustainability KPI’s
- Improving safety culture throughout the organisation
- Implementing and maintaining EHS Policies and procedures
- HSE risk assessment and management
- EHS incident Management, investigation, and root cause analysis (ICAM trained)
- Injury Management and ACC
- Monitoring and driving sustainability initiatives to achieve site’s KPI on water, energy, and waste management
- Competence, training, and awareness
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 Occupational Health and safety Management systems
- Trained to ensure EHS compliance in high-risk activities involving confined space, working at heights etc
- Contractor management to meet Site’s EHS practices
- Understanding of department’s AOP and expense strategy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good Training Skills
Hobbies and Interests
I am a very active person and enjoy swimming, dancing, cooking and singing in my free time.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
HSE Advisor
Argenta Manufacturing Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
EHS Coordinator
Bluebird Foods Limited
12.2017 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager – Environment & Sustainability
Brandix India Apparel City Private Limited
06.2011 - 05.2017
Environmentalist
Pearl Bottling Private Limited
07.2008 - 06.2011
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety -
Impac
Occupational Health & Safety Level 3 & Level 4 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety -
Master of Science (Environmental Science) -
Bachelor of Environmental Management -
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