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Alvira Singh

Durban

Summary

Resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in safety management. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Committed to maintaining workplace safety. Proven track record of driving successful SHE programs.

Skilled in managing and partnering with senior stakeholders.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Africa Safety Capabilities Lead

Unilever
Durban
10.2018 - Current
  • Ensured all UL Africa sites met requirements for UMS Safety Pillar Steps 1 and 2.
  • Boosted incident analysis effectiveness across the Cluster.
  • Developed foundational elements of the UL Africa Road Safety effort.
  • Led implementation of digital tools for SBO and DCA completion.
  • Conducted internal audits on SHE management systems across Africa.
  • Designated as Africa TA2 responsible for overseeing enzyme safety standards at Homecare locations.

SHE Manager: UL Ethiopia (STA)

Unilever
Addis Ababa
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led successful launch of first Safety Perception Survey across 13 African Manufacturing Sites.
  • Recognized deficiencies in environmental reporting at the Ethiopia manufacturing site and made necessary corrections to ensure compliance
  • Strengthened collaboration with 3P partners to improve overall 3PL road safety program
  • MMHE Safety Program improvement through SOP reviews, Risk Assessment updates, and Violation Monitoring.

Site SHE Lead: Indonsa

Unilever
Durban
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Maintained SHE management system ensuring Legal and FWS compliance in external audits.
  • Tracked safety, health, and environmental metrics as compliant with Company guidelines.
  • Led WCM Safety Pillar, promoting capability development across site.
  • Tracked and evaluated performance of contractors.
  • Led risk management initiatives across key areas in line with WCM Safety Pillar methodology

Education

SAMTRAC - SHE Management

NOSA
Durban South Africa
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - BScHons: Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban South Africa
12-2004

NEBOSH International Diploma - SHE Management

Phoenix Health & Safety (UK) Limited

Skills

  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Training and coaching
  • Auditing
  • Incident Management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Waste elimination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SHE Manager: UL Ethiopia (STA)

Unilever
01.2023 - 12.2023

Africa Safety Capabilities Lead

Unilever
10.2018 - Current

Site SHE Lead: Indonsa

Unilever
02.2016 - 08.2018

SAMTRAC - SHE Management

NOSA

Bachelor of Science - BScHons: Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu Natal

NEBOSH International Diploma - SHE Management

Phoenix Health & Safety (UK) Limited
Alvira Singh