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Nadine Ward

Nadine Ward

Goulburn,NSW

Summary

Results-driven WHSE Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Excel through strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring safety protocols are not only met but exceeded.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

WHSE Manager

CSR
Goulburn/Minto, 2580/2566
10.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented WHSE policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on the importance of WHSE standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated workplace safety performance through regular inspections and audits.
  • Investigated incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances to identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with operations, processes or products to determine appropriate preventive measures.
  • Prepared reports on WHSE activities for management review.
  • Provided advice on applicable legislative requirements such as health and safety regulations, environmental protection laws.
  • Established emergency preparedness plans in response to various types of hazards or disasters.
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational processes related to WHSE issues.
  • Collaborated with external stakeholders including government agencies, industry bodies to promote best practices in safety management.
  • Maintained records of all WHSE related documents such as training materials, inspection checklists.
  • Performed internal audits to verify compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Inspected work sites regularly for hazardous conditions or violations of regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated investigations into major incidents or accidents resulting from unsafe work practices.
  • Drafted risk assessment reports based on findings from site visits or inspections.
  • Ensured that employees are aware of their responsibilities regarding health and safety issues.
  • Carried out periodic reviews of existing safety programs and procedures to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Organized meetings with workers representatives to discuss health and safety concerns.
  • Provided guidance on accident prevention methods such as PPE use, hazard identification techniques.
  • Analysed data collected from surveys or other sources for trends related to occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Reviewed safety legislation to determine necessary changes in safety requirements.
  • Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
  • Completed quarterly and yearly audits.
  • Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
  • Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
  • Completed routine and incident-related documentation.
  • Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
  • Supported strategic development and objective setting by analyzing audit outcomes and generating actionable recommendations.
  • Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities and actions taken.
  • Contributed to large-scale risk assessment initiatives and promoted improved business procedures and controls.
  • Evaluated physical and digital records to determine potential risk and check compliance with guidelines.
  • Devised and deployed strategies for promoting critical health and safety standards to employees.
  • Conferred frequently with specialists to stay current on compliance requirements and procedures.
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate such workplace hazards.
  • Delivered training for personnel in areas of safety, accident prevention and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in facilities.
  • Inspected facilities and job sites to identify and correct potential hazards and verify safety and regulation compliance.
  • Promoted safety awareness through internal memoranda, newsletters, intranet and specific training programs.
  • Led weekly safety discussions with department supervisors to increase safety awareness.
  • Conducted post-accident investigation and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Developed programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries to improve operational productivity.
  • Guided, wrote, revised and developed various site health and safety management programs.

Inventory Coordinator

CSR
Goulburn, NSW
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and ensured accuracy of data entry.
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored inventory control procedures to ensure optimal stock levels.
  • Organized shipments for delivery to customers in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular physical inventories and reconciled with computer-generated reports.
  • Coordinated cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual stock and computer-generated reports.
  • Assisted in the development of new processes for tracking inventory levels.
  • Provided support in the reconciliation of intercompany transactions related to inventory.
  • Performed daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliations of inventory balances as required by management.
  • Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.
  • Analysed current inventory levels and identified areas that needed improvement or adjustment.
  • Managed returns from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
  • Monitored supply chain performance metrics such as on-time delivery, cost per unit.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports related to all aspects of inventory control.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to managing inventory.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve any discrepancies in inventory records.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers regarding product availability or quality issues.
  • Tracked expiration dates for products stored in the warehouse facility.
  • Investigated root causes for variances between forecasted demand and actual demand for products.
  • Kept department records and updated documentation with latest counts.
  • Researched and corrected discrepancies quickly to maintain current information.
  • Submitted new purchase requests to maintain optimal levels and meet projected needs.
  • Completed full department audits in adherence with company audit schedule.
  • Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Inspected incoming materials for damage.
  • Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
  • Researched alternative sources for materials when necessary due to backorders or shortages.

Education

Mulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSW

Skills

  • Waste Management
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Environmental management
  • Respirable Crystalline Silica
  • Incident Investigation
  • Contractor Management
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Chemical Handling
  • Legislation and standards knowledge
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Documentation Control
  • Accident Prevention
  • Hazard Identification
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety audits
  • Incident Reporting
  • Workplace inspections
  • Safety Training
  • Construction safety
  • Occupational health
  • Respiratory protection
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Fall protection
  • Internal and External Assurance Audits
  • Training & Development
  • Health monitoring
  • Health and hygiene standards
  • Safety Monitoring and Compliance
  • Injury management
  • Recover at work coordination

Timeline

WHSE Manager

CSR
10.2020 - Current

Inventory Coordinator

CSR
07.2017 - 10.2020

Mulwaree High School
Nadine Ward