Avinash Sami I ChOHSP I MAIHS I MEHA I MHFA I JP

Experience

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  Ministry of Health, Fiji

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Project Officer- Tobacco Control

  • Coordinated the implementation of Tobacco Control Act 1998 and Tobacco Control Regulation 2000• Played an advisory role to Tobacco Control Enforcement Committee • Involved in monitoring Tobacco industry activities and coordinated training activities• Participated in development and community awareness and education programmes on the Tobacco Control Act 1998 and Tobacco Control Regulation 2000• Conducted awareness campaign on tobacco control & ‘world no tobacco’ day celebration• Served as a Secretariat for the Tobacco Control Action Group of Fiji• Leadership role in establishment of Tobacco Control Enforcement Service in FijiAchievements:• Amendment of Tobacco Control Act 1998 and Regulation 2000• Development of Minimal clinical intervention (MCI) for smoking cessation programme. • Successfully completed workshop on ‘Tobacco Control Act Awareness Workshop’, Ministry of Health, Fiji Show less

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  Nestle S.A. Beverage Division, Australia

  Jan 2003 - May 2011

  Reporting to the Factory Manager, the role was responsible to achieve world class Safety Health Environment Management through effective implementation of systems, legal compliance and cultural change. The role includes supervision and setting objectives for one direct report. Responsibilities• Develop and implement the OHS & Environment management strategy and targets to reduce business risk, achieve legal compliance, provide continuous improvement and a safe working environment • Act as a mentor for line managers to enhance OHS and environment technical competencies • Coordinate and facilitate Behaviour Based Safety and continuously improve processes • Develop and implement OHS and Environment training program to maintain knowledge, skill and competencies• Manage workers compensation matters effectively with respect to regulations and legislation and minimised worker compensation liabilities• Ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation service is provided in liaison with external stakeholders and rehab providers• Develop and implement energy, water and waste minimisation programs and plan to improve environment footprint, efficiency and cost saving • Manage the waste water treatment plant (WWTP ) monitoring program and compliance with EPA licenceAchievements:• Led and managed the accreditation program and achieved ISO 14001 and OHS 18001 certification. • Managed and implemented community environment projects that have a sustainable or environmental impact within local communities.• Implemented posture @ work program (training, exercise, development of materials) and achieved 90% participation and reduced 10% soft tissue injuries and workers compensation claims. • Developed and implemented energy, water and waste minimisation plan and achieved cost saving Show less Reporting to the Factory Manager, the role was responsible for the development, implementation and management of OHS and Environmental systems, standards, procedures, processes, associated program projects, improvement plans and programs.Responsibilities • Develop and implement OHS and Environment training program to maintain knowledge, skill and competencies• Develop and implement internal OHS and Environment audit program to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and procedures.• Develop and implement inspection program to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained and Identify, control and eliminate hazards. • Develop and implement energy, water and waste minimisation programs and plan to improve environment footprint, efficiency and cost saving • Manage operation of the trade waste plant and monitoring program to ensure trade waste discharged within Sydney Water agreement. • Responsible for all aspects of waste management, such as collection, storage, transport and disposalAchievements• Achieved Safety Excellence and Golden award from Nestle Oceania• Achieved recognition from Sydney Water for initiative taken for Water reduction project and recognition certificate for Eco Indicator Reduction by Nestle Oceania• Managed and implemented community environment projects that have a sustainable or environmental impact within local communities• Implemented and managed the behaviour based safety program to foster the safety culture and achieved recognition from Nestle Switzerland for the initiative and a “good practice” • Led and managed the accreditation program and achieved pre audit assessment (stage 1) for ISO 14001 and OHS 18001 Show less Reporting to the Factory Manager, the role was responsible for the implementation of all OHS and Environmental system, procedures, projects, programs and standards at the site. The role managed 5 direct team members.• Develop, implement and maintain OHS and Environment systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects • Participate in the planning of capital projects to comply by the environmental and safety standards and monitored the implementation of related safety programme• Monitor and ensure regulatory requirements and community expectations in order to formulate appropriate control standards around safety and environment• Manage workers compensation matters effectively with respect to regulations and legislation and minimised worker compensation liabilities• Manage operation and monitoring of the WWTP to ensure the wastewater discharged is within contractual specifications • Develop and implement energy, water and waste minimisation programs and plan to improve environment footprint, efficiency and cost saving • Prepare and disseminate OHS and Environment reports for internal and external stakeholders • Develop and implement OHS and Environment training program to maintain knowledge, skill and competenciesAchievements:• Implemented OHS and Environment systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects resulting in reduction in LTIFR by 73% in 2003 and 57% in 2004. Achieved Golden and Sliver awards Nestle Oceania • Led, implemented and managed No Waste @ Work program and achieved 50% reduction in waste generation and practiced reuse and recycling concept Show less

  • Safety Health Environment Manager

    Apr 2008 - May 2011

  • Safety Heath Environment Coordinator

    Sept 2005 - Apr 2008

  • OHS & Environment Officer

    Jan 2003 - Aug 2005
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  Top Cut Foods

  May 2011 - Apr 2016

  OHS Manager-Operations

  Reporting directly to the General Manager Human Resources, responsible for the occupational health & safety and worker compensation management across Australia. This included six manufacturing sites, sales teams and head office.Responsibilities• Develop and implement the OHS strategy plan and targets by working collaboratively with key stakeholders to embed new programs into the organisation. • Act as a mentor for senior leadership team and site operational teams to enhance OHS technical competencies • Develop, implement and maintain OHS systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projectsAchievements:• Led and implemented OHS and Workers Compensation systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects resulting in reduction of the OHS KPI targets from 2011 to 2015 year for LTIFR 63%, MTIFR 60% and Worker Compensation 56%. Achieved Simplot Managing Directors Award for outstanding performance in the OHS sector• Built and developed OHS support team within the organisation and achieved day to day OHS monitoring and sustainability of implemented initiatives. • Developed and implemented incident management (reporting, investigation & incident register) and proactively addressed corrective actions, analysed stats to address high risk activities. Show less

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  Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group

  May 2016 - now

  Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, responsible for the occupational health & safety, food safety compliance and worker compensation management across Australia. This includes 17 restaurants and 2 head offices.Responsibilities• Develop and implement the OHS strategy, operational plan and targets by working collaboratively with key stakeholders to embed new programs into the organisation • Develop and implement the OHS KPI’s, target and operational action plans for the business• Act as a mentor, coach for executives, operational teams, restaurant managers to enhance OHS knowledge and technical competencies • Develop, implement and maintain OHS systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects• Monitoring of safety performance and reporting• Develop incident reporting, investigation and corrective action management• Manage injury management and workers compensation across the group. • Manager workers compensation insurer for result, closure of claim and premium reduction. • Assist in work cover claims and return to work plans for injured employees • Facilitate emergency response management, support and advise the sites and relevant managers• Demonstrate team leadership skills by contributing towards team development and training• Prepare and disseminate the safety reports for the business • Identify OHS and foods safety training needs and assist the training department in the development and implementation of OHS and food safety training• Conduct regular operational site visits, inspection to monitor OHS and food safety compliance• Provide guidance on the maintenance of food safety and cleaning practices Show less Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, responsible for the occupational health & safety, food safety compliance and worker compensation management across Australia. This includes 40 restaurants and 2 head offices.Responsibilities• Develop and implement the OHS strategy, operational plan and targets by working collaboratively with key stakeholders to embed new programs into the organisation • Develop and implement the OHS KPI’s, target and operational action plans for the business• Act as a mentor, coach for executives, operational teams, restaurant managers to enhance OHS knowledge and technical competencies • Develop, implement and maintain OHS systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects• Monitoring of safety performance and reporting• Develop incident reporting, investigation and corrective action management• Manage injury management and workers compensation across the group. • Manager workers compensation insurer for result, closure of claim and premium reduction. • Assist in work cover claims and return to work plans for injured employees • Facilitate emergency response management, support and advise the sites and relevant managers• Demonstrate team leadership skills by contributing towards team development and training• Prepare and disseminate the safety reports for the business • Identify OHS and foods safety training needs and assist the training department in the development and implementation of OHS and food safety training• Conduct regular operational site visits, inspection to monitor OHS and food safety compliance• Provide guidance on the maintenance of food safety and cleaning practices Show less

  • Group WHS Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • OH&S Manager- National

    May 2016 - Dec 2022
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  Goodman Fielder

  May 2020 - Dec 2022

  Safety Health and Environment Manager

  Reporting directly to the Site Operation Manager, responsible for the Workplace health & safety, Environment Management and worker compensation management Pampas manufacturing plant.Responsibilities• Develop and implement the WHS strategy, operational plan and targets by working collaboratively with site key stakeholders to embed new programs• Develop and implement the OHS KPI’s, target and operational action plans for the business and site.• Act as a mentor, coach for site leadership team and factory leaders to enhance OHS knowledge and technical competencies • Develop, implement and maintain OHS systems, processes, improvement plans, associated programs and projects• Monitoring of safety performance and reporting• Develop incident reporting, investigation and corrective action management• Manage injury management and workers compensation across the group. • Manager workers compensation insurer for result, closure of claim and premium reduction. • Assist in work cover claims and return to work plans for injured employees • Facilitate emergency response management, support and advise the sites and relevant managers• Demonstrate team leadership skills by contributing towards team development and training• Prepare and disseminate the safety reports for the business • Identify OHS and environment training needs.. Coordinate and implement OHS and environment training• Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor OHS and Environment compliance Show less