Kiala Dos Santos

NEBOSH-qualified Health & Safety professional with proven experience operating at advisor level within a high-risk FMCG manufacturing environment (1,300+ employees). Demonstrated ability to improve safety performance through risk assessment, incident investigation, and implementation of practical control measures aligned with UK legislation and ISO 45001 standards. Track record of delivering measurable improvements, including increased hazard reporting (+45%) and enhanced corrective action follow-up (+85%) through digital systems and operational engagement.

Confident in influencing line managers and engaging a diverse workforce to promote a proactive safety culture across operations. Now seeking to progress into a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor role.

Health & Safety Coordinator (Advisor-Level Responsibilities) - Cranswick Plc – Eye Large-Scale (FMCG Manufacturing) - Eye

(2022-10 - 2026-01)

• Spearheaded the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety systems across a large-scale FMCG site with over 1,300 employees, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and ISO 45001 standards.
• Led comprehensive investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses utilising Root Cause Analysis to identify systemic failures and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Delivered more than 100 targeted risk assessments across various site production tasks, including manual handling, blast chiller operations, roof void access, and confined spaces, ensuring safe systems of work were in place.
• Successfully closed multiple audit non-conformities by enhancing compliance systems, including a thorough review and upgrade of safety signage across machinery and operational areas.
• Proactively addressed compliance gaps within the effluent plant by implementing task-specific risk assessments for hazardous activities such as chemical tanker deliveries.
• Contributed significantly to the successful ISO 45001 external audit (green rating) by enhancing documentation accuracy and ensuring site-wide audit readiness.
• Implemented and supported a pioneering digital safety reporting system, delivering a 45% increase in hazard reporting, a 65% boost in reporting efficiency, and an 85% enhancement in follow-up actions.
• Supported the RIDDOR reporting process in full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Delivered impactful training and guidance to line managers and frontline teams, driving engagement and accountability for safety standards.
• Served as the primary H&S point of contact for an extended period, demonstrating autonomy, sound professional judgment, and leadership presence on-site.
• Contributed to the review and implementation of emergency response procedures solidifying the site's commitment to safety.
• Maintained digital reporting systems and ensured accurate record-keeping for audit readiness.

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(2021-01 - 2021-12)

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Degree - Human Resources Management - University Lusófona of Humanities and Technologies