Mathew O. Okwiri

Health and Safety professional in manufacturing with expertise in ISO 45001 compliance, risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation. Skilled in safety training, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement, driving safer operations and improved efficiency across plant environments.

Environmental Health & Safety Officer - Mabati Rolling Mills - Kenya

(2025-04)

• Develop, implement, and monitor workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across production lines and plant operations.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize risks and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations and company standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and employee awareness programs.
• Monitor proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce safe working practices.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident logs, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead emergency preparedness initiatives including fire safety, evacuation procedures, and first aid coordination.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, behavioural safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities related to workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance during maintenance, shutdowns, and project activities.
• Track safety KPIs such as Lost Time Injuries (LTI), near misses, and corrective action closure rates.
• Participate in management reviews and recommend improvements to enhance overall plant safety performance.

ARP and Pickling Line Supervisor - Mabati Rolling Mills - Kenya

(2005-09 - 2025-04)

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of both the acid regeneration plant and pickling line. Ensuring that production targets and quality standards are met efficiently.
• Conduct training sessions and ensure that staff is well-versed in safety and operational procedures.
• Monitor and control the quality of the pickling process to ensure that the finished products meet specified standards like the coil surface finish, by implementing and maintaining quality control procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment in the acid regeneration plant and pickling line.
• Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage and control inventory levels of chemicals like the inhibitor and rinse water additives and other materials used in the pickling process.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of required resources.
• Supervise and lead a team of operators and technicians.
• Maintain accurate records of production, quality control, and safety activities.
• Generate reports for management on plant performance and key performance indicators such as fuel, water, acid and LPG consumptions.
• Liaise with other departments, such as planning, maintenance, and quality assurance, to facilitate smooth workflow and coordination.
• Assist in budget planning and control to optimize costs associated with plant operations.
• Support the safety team in conducting workplace inspections and audits.
• Assist in creating safety documentation, including risk assessments and training materials.
• Observed incident investigations to gain practical understanding of root cause analysis.
• Enforce and adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.

Assistant Dispenser - Glaxosmithkline Ltd - Kenya

(2003-04 - 2004-08)

• Requisition: ordering of raw materials, from the raw material ware house, and receiving them to the dispensary.
• Dispensing: daily and in process dispensing ensuring correct weight as per formulation / Master Batch Records (MBR).
• Documentation: recording information of the dispensed materials in the MBR's calculating variances and adjusting them accordingly.
• Housekeeping: ensure good housekeeping and GMP by strict adherence to line clearance and change over procedures, batch to batch segregation and aseptic condition.

Industrial Attachment - Glaxosmithkline Ltd - Kenya

(2001-01 - 2001-03)

• Inspection of manufacturing and packing equipment and process.
• Monitoring and inspection of general performance of utilities.
• Weekly monitoring of the efficiency of packaging and manufacturing of machines.
• Engineering department: operation and maintenance of utilities and machines, and calibration of weighing balances and temperature units.
• Quality assurance department: Quality analysis, sampling and verification of raw materials and finished products.
• Production department: Manufacturing of toothpaste and drinks, and operating of blister machine.

Diploma - Chemical Engineering - Eldoret Polytechnic (1999 - 2001)

Level 6 International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals - NEBOSH (2022 - 2024)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (1993 - 1996)