Jenny Thomas

Experience

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  ConvaTec

  Aug 1998 - May 2010

  QA Manager responsible for the safe release of non-sterile medical devices at world leading manufacturer.Key responsibilities- Management of up to 12 quality co-ordinators working over 3 shifts to monitor production quality and positively release product- Manage corrective action programmeKey Acheivemements- Recruited, developed and integrated a new quality co-ordinator team to work closely with existing production & QA teams - Developed & implemented a new release process, which introduced additional QA checks, to meet regulatory requirements without increasing shipping time- Improved first pass accuracy of Device History Records from 5% to above 90%. - Active management of Corrective Actions led to a 50% reduction in outstanding activities. Show less Responsibilities:- Manage the complaints team to investigate complaints resulting from the Deeside manufacturing plant within regulatory timescalesKey acheivements- Implemented a clear and streamlined complaints investigation processes which led to a 30% reduction in time taken to complete and close complaint investigations. - In collaboration with purchasing, successfully re-negotiated the archive record storage contract and moved 250,000 records to a new supplier. Service levels jumped from below 50% to 100% Show less - Dsigned, implemented and managed an effective health, safety and environmental management system including documented safety policies & procedures, a formal risk assessment programme, RIDDOR requirements and emergency response procedures, ISO 14001- Initiated and managed cross-functional Energy and Waste Minimisation Teams to achieve a 10% reduction in waste generated and realise a 26% saving on gas consumption - Evaluated new processes and machinery, in UK, Europe and USA prior to site delivery to streamline the installation and validation process.- Member of the Corporate International EHS Evaluation Team, who were responsible for assuring compliance and sharing best practice between the all plants within Bristol-Myers Squibb Group. - Developed EHS training programme for all employees to ensure competence. Show less

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Jan 2008 - May 2010

  • Complaints Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • EHS Co-ordinator

    Aug 1998 - Jan 2006
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  The First Milk Cheese Company Ltd

  May 2011 - Oct 2013

  SHE Manager

  Manage Safety Health & Environment at First Milk Pre-pack facility which packs retail and food service cheeses including key brands Lake District, Pembrokeshire, Mull of Kintyre together with supermarket own cheeses Responsibilities:- Delivery of SHE strategy for the site by developing and implementing key SHE policies and risk reductions measures. - Develop and support group SHE strategy including devising Group procedures and driving development of key objectives- day to day management site security team and waste service team- Responsible for implementation of systems to meet requirements of ISO 14001- Management of employers liability claims - Responsible for management £600k budget- Chair the SHE committee in Unionised organisation- Supporting efficiency improvements in manufacturing-Packaging Waste report for the businessKey achievements- Surrender of Environmental Permit linked to redundant site- Development and roll out of key safety programmes including accident/near miss reporting & investigation, hearing protection programme- Redeveloped key environmental requirements including recruiting and training new spill team, environmental awareness training for all staff, new internal audit programme Show less

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  Parker Hannifin

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2018

  EHS Manager

  Developed and implemented an effective EHS Management system within engineering business which fabricates and assembles high pressure accumulators. (Activities include arc welding, spray painting, machining, mechanical handling of heavy workpieces and high pressure testing). Managed contractor activities on site which included maintenance. Key highlights- Introduced proactive near miss/hazard reporting programme which saw serious accidents reduce to zero. Programme was rolled out across the division- Implemented exposure control programmes for welding fume, metal working fluid, spray painting which included occupational health surveillance, environmental monitoring, improvement of LEV, PPE, employee training- Programme to eliminate FLT from assembly area which included driver training, introduction of new scissor lift work benches, reorganisation of the workspace to restrict FLT access. Driver training programme resulted in 90% reduction in racking damage. - Radiation Protection Supervisor training to manage PMI equipment- Monitoring and management of asbestos contacting materials in various locations on the site, which included ensuring that controls and repairs were implemented following water damage.- Provided EHS support for 4 other sites within the division. Worked closely with the UK team to support the development of UK wide risk assessment policy, selection and introduction of COSHH assessment software, EMF policy- Visibly raising standards and EHS awareness with all staff and contractors through a programme of risk management, safety inspections and ongoing communication with all employees- Environmental management programmes included eliminating waste to landfill, energy efficiency improvements including LED lighting, boiler and heating oil tank replacement, spill training- Contractor projects included transfer and installation of 11 tonne CNC miller, epoxy coating of warehouse floor, cleaning on asbestos roof. Show less

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  Atlas Copco

  May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Safety, Health & Environment Advisor
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  Wrexham University

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Safety Health & Environment Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Safety Health & Environment Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Senior Safety Health & Environment Advisor

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2023