Bronwyn Leigh Owens

Highly skilled Group ISO 9001.2015 and Health and Safety Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing and integrating a Quality Management Systems and Health and Safety and Environmental Protocols across Multiple sites. Expertise in ISO 9001.2015 compliance, occupational health and safety regulations, risk management , and continuous improvement. Strong leadership abilities , with a proven track record of driving organizational compliance , enhancing safety culture and improving operational efficiency.

• Appointed Official Health and Safety Officer for NPO Events
• Achieving 5 Best practices from DQS Auditing Firm for Annual Compliance Audits

• Quality Management
• Health & Safety Systems

• Rigifoam Pty Ltd Incorporating Resichem and NUI, Health & Safety Manager, Quality Management, Health & Safety System, 01/01/08 - 01/01/24, Highly skilled Group ISO 9001.2015 and Health and Safety Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing and integrating a Quality Management Systems and Health and Safety and Environmental Protocols across Multiple sites. Expertise in ISO 9001.2015 compliance, occupational health and safety regulations, risk management, and continuous improvement. Strong leadership abilities, with a proven track record of driving organizational compliance, enhancing safety culture and improving operational efficiency., ISO 9001.2015 QMS Implementation & Maintenance, Develop, update, and maintain all necessary QMS documentation, Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the ISO. 9001.2015 standards, Co-ordinate external audits and liaise with certification bodies, Implement corrective and preventative actions to address non-conformities, Monitor and analyse quality performance data, Provide training and support to staff on quality management principles, Lead cross functional teams in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts, Leading and reporting of achievements of the QMS to top management, Multi-site management, Document Control, Occupational Health & Safety Management (OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45000), Conduct regular Risk Assessments, Incident Investigation & Root cause analysis, Manage and co-ordinate Emergency Response planning and drills, Training and Employee safety education, Regular Safety inspections and Audits, Continuous improvement and safety culture development, Accident prevention strategies, Policy Development and implementation, SOP'S development and implementation, Compliance with Health and Safety Legislation, Managing and co-ordinating site clinics and medicals for all staff, Managing all Emergency response Teams, Managing workplace hygiene, Contractor Management, Management and control of all staff PPE, Managing of access control and security, Managing and implementing of staff Toolbox talks, Managing of Staff IOD'S, Managing and overseeing H&S Quarterly Meetings, Managing and Implementation of Safety Files, Managing and Implementation of Safety Signage, Managing and implementing Housekeeping initiatives, Managed Environmental waste reduction initiatives, Managed & Organized Occupational Hygiene Surveys, Assisted in Environmental Audits, Identifying areas of improvement, Sustainability Practices, Pollution Control, Participating in Wage Negotiations, Participating in Bargaining Council Procedures, HR in the form of IR, Disciplinary processes, Assisting in road accident fund claims, Responsible for dealing with and handling of Union disputes, Responsible for updating and creating of job profiles, Responsible for job grading of staff members, Responsible for making sure all the necessary training is up to date, Responsible for updating and keeping track of training matrix, Responsible for issuing relevant departments with Employment/Fixed term contracts, Responsible for assisting with all HR matters and disputes, Responsible for arranging yearly medicals for staff, Liaising with shop stewards and union officials, Liaising with Factory Manager, HOD'S and section leaders, Responsible for provident Fund information gathering, Assisting employees with HGPF provident fund claims, Chieta training claims, Responsible for ensuring all the relevant documents are completed, Ensuring all Managers carry out annual Job observations & performance reviews, Compiling Performance matrix for relevant departments, In charge of Purchasing of Raw Materials, goods and services, To locate the best goods and or services considering pricing and availability, Researching and reviewing all suppliers, Negotiating Prices, Daily stock control, Liaising with stores and Technical Director, Managing marketing activities, Ensuring all leads are followed-up by sales teams, Populating Client database with each lead, Maintaining collateral for all regions and key customers, Managing press coverage for the company, Coordinating product related functions, Responsible for selecting, designing and executing of all exhibitions and events, Liaising with key customers
• SA Tool, General Administrator & Marketing Sales, 01/01/06 - 01/01/08, Front-of-house receptionist, Switchboard operator, Drafting of proposals, letters, quotations, Assisting accounts dept. in faxing and/or and posting remittances and invoices, Assisting internal sales with faxing of correspondence to customers, Filing of various company related documentation, Ordering of stationery, Stock control, Maintenance of first aid and emergency equipment, Control of email messaging, Scheduling and documenting of meetings, Travel arrangements, Price comparisons for competitive advantage analysis, Maintenance of representative files, Coordination of the NAMPO Show
• Craft Giffs Emporium, Sales Assistant / Stores Manager, 01/01/05 - 01/01/06, Cashier, Sales - Managing all sales transactions / admin, Sales - Personal assistance and selling to the public, Stock control / liaising with suppliers / purchasing, Stock counts and monitoring, Daily cash up and balancing of cash float, Run end of week transaction electronic printouts, Filing of accounts, Managing all phone calls, sales and customer queries, Liaising with exhibitors, Controlling customer lay bye; deposits and capturing details on the computer system, Capturing new stock onto the computer system, Labelling and pricing of stock, Merchandising of stock, Window dressing

• Citizenship: South Africa
• Gender: Female