Lee Webster

Dynamic, experienced, and qualified EHS Professional with 15 years' experience in a range of business sectors. A shop floor background that underpins a pragmatic approach to EHS management, with a passion for keeping people safe at work. Currently employed as an EHS Advisor, it is my responsibility to provide EHS support and advice to Branch Directors of MKM Building Supplies across the country.

A committed and driven EHS Professional with the ability to provide risk analysis, site audits, toolbox talks, safety presentations and reports.

Regional HSE Advisor - MKM Building Supplies

(2021-09)

• Ensuring MKM branches are compliant with UK legislation by supporting branch directors to achieve this.
• Ensuring each branch has a safe environment for customers and employees, through auditing performance.
• Ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are developed and adhered to.
• Ensuring fire risk assessments are carried out and any actions are closed out.
• Carrying out accident/incident investigations and ensure root causes are identified and recommendations for preventative measures are implemented.
• Conduct H&S training with new branches, acquisition branches and tool hire branches.
• Working closely with the local authority.
• Ensuring that all risk assessments and safe systems of work are task specific and not generic.
• Carrying out safety observations where necessary.
• Auditing contractors on CDM projects at new branches, prior to being handed over to MKM branch directors and staff.
• Main contact for MKM tool hire departments across the country, giving advice and guidance.
• Working with the MKM H&S team to look at how we can improve health and safety.
• Undertaking traffic management assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring controls are implemented.

HSEQ Advisor – North & Commercial - Knauf

(2020-03 - 2021-09)

• Maintenance and Improvement of management systems BES 6001, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Maintaining the sites Environmental Permit ensuring controls are implemented and adhered to.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and H&S committee to drive improvement opportunities.
• Provide progress reports, metrics, and other performance indicators to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the facility accident & incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are tracked through closure.
• Coach and supporting colleagues in the risk assessment process.
• Development of SOP's.
• Development and implementation of Disaster Emergency Management Systems (DEMS).
• Conduct and coordinate EHS inspections to ensure compliance.
• Daily management of H&S reporting systems.
• Liaise with external training providers organising H&S training such as first aid, fire and WAH.
• Implementation and maintenance of Covid-19 measures.

EHS Manager & Training Manager - Bemis

(2018-03 - 2020-03)

• Lead the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of the Bemis EHS management system.
• Conduct and coordinate EHS inspections and assessments to assure compliance with regulatory requirements, Bemis initiatives and Bemis Key Performance Measures (KPM) expectations.
• Provide progress reports, as appropriate, to corporate and facility management and facility employees relative to EHS goals, metrics, and other performance indicators.
• Lead the facility in promoting and implementing a high performance EHS culture.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training to all facility employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors to promote a strong EHS culture.
• Manage the facility incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are tracked through closure.
• Ensuring all site risk assessments and surveys are carried out and up to date.
• Ensure in house EHS training is carried out and covers subjects such as, manual handling, fire safety awareness, WAH and DSE.
• Liaise with external training providers in organising accredited health and safety courses such as IPAF, First Aid and Abrasive wheel training.
• Auditing sites across Europe and America, to ensure that the Bemis KPM, meet the organisations expectations and strategy for EHS performance.

H&S Manager - Wren Kitchens

(2017-02 - 2018-03)

• Reporting directly to the warehouse director & supporting management in ensuring a strong H & S culture is maintained on site always.
• Responsible for all 1500 employees ensuring they have relevant training and training records are up to date, including site induction, Emergency Evacuation Training, and specific task training.
• Ensuring all Site Risk Assessments and Surveys are carried out, such as DSEAR, Fire, Legionella, Noise, Dust, Traffic Movements.
• Responsible for risk assessments & safe systems of work are created for all tasks carried out by employees on Site, that they are controlled and readily available for all departments.
• Compliance with Wood working Permit and Wood Coating Permit (A2 Licence).
• Working with the occupational health providers to ensure employee safety and welfare in line with current legislation.
• Ensuring all contractors working on site have site induction and liaise with Maintenance Department and Principal Contractor regarding any CDM Areas.
• Manage Site H & S Team of 6 people, including holidays, time keeping, disciplinary actions, staff recruitment, bonus objectives etc.
• Ensuring all accidents/Incidents/Near Misses are recorded, investigations fully completed and any actions leading from investigations carried out in appropriate time scale.
• Arrange and attend all required meetings, at relevant times and minutes recorded.
• Emergency equipment is regularly checked and sufficient for requirements, such as First Aid, Fire Extinguishers etc.
• Ensuring sufficient First Aiders, Fire Marshals, H & S Reps on site to cover where possible all working shifts.

H&S Coordinator - Wren Kitchens

(2016-09 - 2017-02)

• Reporting directly to the H&S manager & supporting management in ensuring a strong H & S culture is maintained on site always.
• To provide HSE support and advice to the company.
• Develop new risk assessments and safe systems of work, where necessary.
• Monitor and review all risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
• Developing and conducting site audits.
• Carrying out accident/incident and near miss investigations and recommend actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• RAMS – controlling and approving contractors on site.

Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Officer - Cepac

(2012-07 - 2016-08)

To provide HSE support and advice to the company. Responsible for liaising with the Company Director and Factory Manager on a day-to-day basis to ensure all aspects of H & S are being adequately supported and site rules adhered to.

• Advice on the development and maintenance of the H & S Management System, implement actions and changes where necessary.
• Reporting accurately and effectively on all HSEQ matters concerning the site.
• Compile and analyse HSE data and statistics and support the development of action and improvement plans for the site.
• Supporting management in ensuring a strong H & S culture is maintained on site always.
• Responsible for ISO 9001 and 14001 respectively, ensuring internal audits are completed and management reviews are held.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a recycling programme, which has seen the company reduce its waste to landfill by over 80%. Other duties include but not exhaustive include conducting site audit and reviews, delivering toolbox talks and safety/training presentations with the aim of achieving zero harm.
• Monitor and review all risk assessments, COSHH assessments along with safe systems of work. The control and issue of permits to work for contractors on site.

Finishing Manager/Health and Safety Coordinator - Kingsbury Press

(2010-02 - 2012-01)

Directly responsible for the H & S and welfare of 20 employees over a 3-shift basis, ensure that all employees comply with the HSE systems of the company.

• Prioritising and allocating the workload to meet company production targets and supply demands of the customer.
• Manage the teams and facilities to ensure the delivery of a high end, quality printed, lay flat leather-bound book.
• Ensuring that on time delivery targets of 95% are achieved.
• Other duties such as toolbox talks, training, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, safe systems of work, development of procedures, facilitate continuous improvement and general management duties undertaken but are not exhaustive.

BSc - Safety & Environmental Management

Diploma - Nebosh Health and Safety

Level 5 Award - Leadership & Management