M A R C U S W A R D

2A Stanley Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0BETel :- (Home) 01603 940255 (Mob) 07734 266951

marcusward509@gmail.com

Marcus has a background in mechanical engineering, production management, continual improvement, lean manufacturing, and HSE management. Committed to the attainment of outstanding levels of customer service and personal effectiveness, Marcus is calm and relaxed, accurate and methodical, and is prepared to challenge the status quo in pursuant of excellence. Marcus’ profile clearly indicates a strong preference for roles where he has the opportunity to lead and direct the activities of others, to generate new and improve on current business processes. Marcus is driven to improve in any work area he has responsibility for through leadership and development. With a proven record of target delivery in demanding operational management roles Marcus has the ability to organise people and systems in order to achieve business objectives and strategies.

TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS

Technical

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.

IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice.

IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.

JIPM (Japanese Institute of Plant Maintenance) TPM Instructor.

Public Health England Certified Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Legionella Responsible Person.

ISO 14001 Lead Assessor

Level 2 HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)

Continuous Improvement Lean Sigma Yellow Belt

Accident / Incident Investigation

Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s, W2BLA, Event Tree, Fault Tree, Fishbone)

Managerial

Strong proactive management style with proven record of leadership and delivery.

Ability to motivate teams through confident direction and facilitation.

Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills and their application in a manufacturing environment.

Proven skills in HSE management system generation and maintenance.

Considerable experience in leading and driving change through TPM Continuous Improvement activities.

Excellent influencing, communication and coaching skills.

Experienced in managing various levels of employees throughout the business.

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Able to think strategically, identifying new, sometimes radical, business and development opportunities and drive them forward with enthusiasm and energy.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced site process waste by £250,000+ though systematic targeting of availability and performance losses.

Lead the integration of the Quality, Health & Safety and Environment Management Systems and gained certification of the systems to ISO 9001, IS0 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Designed and implemented a behavioural based safety programme of upskilling to enable employees to identify QSHE risks and implement action plans for improvement and reduction of workplace injuries, and injury frequency rates by over 80%.

Implemented a fire risk assessment process to PAS 79 British standard, that evaluated risks to both life and business, with the prioritisation of both maintenance and capital based actions to deliver compliance.

Lead a UK wide company expert group on cooling tower standards encompassing all areas of quality, performance, maintenance and safety.

CAREER EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May 15 – Date

British Sugar, Cantley Factory

Environment Manager

Key Responsibilities Ensure site remains compliant to all relevant Environmental legislation.

Lead the implementation of, and ensure compliance with, Environmental policies and standards.

Management of waste disposal contractors and facilities.

Management of site effluent treatment plant.

Site laboratory management and performance.

Company lead on cooling tower expert group.

Apr 11 – May 15

British Sugar, Cantley Factory

Operations Manager – Health, Safety & Food Quality

Key Responsibilities Ensure site remains compliant to all relevant Safety legislation.

Lead the implementation of, and ensure compliance with, Safety policies and standards.

Work with company Health & Safety Manager in the development and deployment of company strategies to support overall group delivery of targets.

Lead the company Fire Risk Management Team.

Integral member of the company Behavioural Based Safety Steering Group.

Delivery of company Behavioural Based Safety process.

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Dec 03 – Apr 11

Unilever UK, Norwich Factory

Health, Safety, Environment & Contractors Manager

Key Responsibilities

All responsibilities as former role but in addition total responsibility for Health & Safety activity on site, and in addition site contractor management and incumbent contractor contract negotiation.

Jun 01 – Dec 03

Unilever Bestfoods UK,

Colman’s of Norwich

Process Waste & Environment Manager

Key Responsibilities

Lead the factory SHE Strategy enabling delivery of business KPIs that support the overall company strategy.

KPIs include measures for Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale.

Lead regular reviews of SHE performance and maintenance strategies ensuring sustained improvement in delivery.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education

Psychology “A” level.

Full Apprenticeship and RTITB Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.

4 “O” Levels.

Professional Development & Qualifications Project Management. Performance Appraisal Interviewing. Accident / Incident Investigation.

INTESESTS / HOBBIES

Boxing. Coaching at an amateur boxing club. General health and fitness activities. Cooking.

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