Liane Heeps
Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
Results-driven Production Business Leader with robust experience in overseeing production operations and managing major hazard controls. Coordinates cross-site projects to achieve daily production targets while implementing safety protocols and incident response strategies. Focuses on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement to enhance site capabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Business Leader
Diageo
06.2016 - Current
- Managed production processes across to ensure operational efficiency.
- Delivered site projects and implemented practical improvements to capture efficiency savings.
- Managed major hazard controls daily to ensure consistent site safety.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards through routine checks and documentation.
- Audit sites and processes to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Coach and lead teams of permanent and agency staff on site.
- Apply safe systems of work and training so personnel stay competent.
- Control contractors and permits by reviewing RAMs and overseeing high-risk work.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for HSE, emergency services alignment.
- Act as on-call duty manager, responding to major incidents out of hours.
- Plan long-term strategy for future operations and capability needs.
- Delivered large-scale construction project, building a new site while maintaining ongoing operations.
- Incident/Accident handling and investigation in line with business and external body processes.
- Operate across 3 COMAH sites, following safety, environmental, and quality rules.
- Follow HMRC rules while liaising with HMRC officers visiting site.
Recruitment Account Manager
Brightwork
06.2011 - 06.2016
- Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with candidates, assessing competencies and cultural fit for specific roles and organisations.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, building trust with clients and candidates alike.
Education
NEBOSH General Certificate
GROW Training
01-2017
NVQ Level 1 - British Sign Language Level 1
Dunfermline High School
Skills
- NEBOSH general certificate
- Safety management
- Operational risk assessment
- Incident response
- Production oversight
- Efficiency Optimisation strategies
- Root cause analysis
- Operational strategy development
- Project coordination
- Deadline management skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Effective communication skills
- Public speaking proficiency
- Recruitment processes
- Strategic planning
Hobbies and interests
- Spending time with my 5 year old daughter and making memories.
- Dog training - currently have a Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy.
- Neurodiversity - part of Diageo's I&D team alongside PRISM, supporting neurodiverse training awareness.
Timeline
Production Business Leader
Diageo
06.2016 - Current
Recruitment Account Manager
Brightwork
06.2011 - 06.2016
NEBOSH General Certificate
GROW Training
NVQ Level 1 - British Sign Language Level 1
Dunfermline High School