Nishanth Rajendra Babu
Tunbridge Wells
Summary
Dynamic HSE professional with proven expertise at Amazon, excelling in incident investigation and compliance. Recognized for enhancing safety culture through innovative training and risk assessment strategies, leading to significant operational improvements. Adept at team motivation and developing junior members, ensuring a proactive approach to workplace safety and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WHS Technician
Amazon
Rochester
05.2022 - Current
- Implementation and sustaining HSE standards, rules, policies, regulations & practices
- Coordinating, assisting and conducting weekly internal audits for unsafe acts & unsafe conditions representing the site in the quarterly peer audits for implementation of safety culture
- Identifying the various hazards, carrying out the risk assessment and implementing the control Measures
- Conducting regular internal and external training sessions for the employees based on safety policies, procedures & high-risk activities
- Reporting near misses, first-aids, conducting incident investigations and preparing weekly HSE reports
- Ensure compliances of general environment, air, water, waste and other local regulations
- Develop & implement the on-site emergency response plan & conducting regular training of the Emergency response team
- Conducting tool box talks (TBTs) on daily basis for all functions
- Ergonomics & LOTO assessment
- Conducting various center site engagement activities on weekly and monthly basis
- Inspection, monitoring and control of active fire-fighting equipment including fire extinguishers…..
- Enforcing permit to work (PTW) system and monitoring its compliance
- Managing hazardous waste segregation, storage and disposal
- Project undertaken:
- Implementation of safety foam padding for the associates working at the inbound area ensuring their safety while at work
- Installation of escape chair at the mezzanine floor as the part of emergency evacuation procedure
- Strengthening of dragon fly reporting at the site
- Coordinating and working with operation for implementing yellow zipper bags at the problem solve area for better handling of damaged shipments
- Implementing and conducting loose load /unload contingency plan at the site
- Implementation of Andon system for the problem solve non -con chutes
- Installation of load securing bar holders at the operations docks
Area Manager operation/Team lead
Amazon
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Designed and executed data-driven strategies to address challenges effectively
- Organized periodic stand-up meetings focused on measurable goals
- Developed innovative production equipment designs in partnership with facilities team
- Guided team members to enhance their skills
- Oversaw operations of a large-scale team comprising 240 members and eight management-level subordinates
- Coordinated with vendors to optimize area utilization and space creation
- Conducted routine audits to ensure compliance with 5S standards
- Executed comprehensive audits of both new and trained associates for enhancing operational flow
- Acknowledged team members' achievements aligned with key operational metrics
- Optimized workforce planning in response to load changes
- Stabilized operations during significant COVID-19 challenges
- Modified floor layout to handle an additional 6.06% volume, surpassing previous highest single-day volume
- Developed cross-training programs to enhance team flexibility and increase efficiency
- Contributed to end-to-end planning for successful execution of four peak periods during ten months
- Allocated job tasks and schedules to align with ever-changing business demands
- Project Undertaken:
- Implemented lane bifurcation with 42 stacking filters, enhancing FCD volume by 40%
- Optimized workflow through the bifurcation of FCD, resulting in splits of 3:15 (20%) and 3:45 (16%)
- This would help chasing OB 1:30 AM CPT with 50% faster processing speed
- Implemented vehicle size reduction, optimizing ten 14ft vehicles to 10ft, resulting in $2.5M savings
- Non-sort staging separated into distinct areas enhancing overall efficiency
HSE Officer
Amazon
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Directed team of HSE associates and supervisors to enforce compliance with standards, policies, and procedures
- Conducted weekly internal audits to address unsafe acts and conditions
- Performed hazard identification, carried out risk assessments, and applied effective control measures
- Developed and conducted internal and external trainings on high-risk activities
- Prepared weekly HSE reports
- Maintained adherence to environmental standards
- Developed procedures to enhance preparedness for on-site emergencies
- Hosted daily toolbox talks (TBTs) for various functions
- Ergonomics & LOTO assessment
- Organized regular campaigns addressing hand and conveyor safety along with other important issues
- Conducted inspections and ensured proper functioning of fire-fighting systems, including extinguishers, hydrants and sprinklers
- Implemented permit to work (PTW) system
- Oversaw segregation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste
- Evaluated compliance with Amazon GEMS Standards
- Project undertaken:
- Established the Safety Leadership Index Board and ensured consistent standards across the region
- Implemented installation of emergency doors at levels P2 and P3
- Enhanced reliability of safety save mechanism
- Implemented Trailer Dock Release solutions for improving safety at inbound and outbound docks
- Enhanced safety by addressing visibility challenges with the installation of wireless cameras on powered industrial vehicles
Group Leader
Eureka Forbes Ltd.
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed complete customer and product service operations
- Supported trade activities with 80 dealers and one distributor
- Conducted at least 100 monthly trade visits consistently
- Managed trade support operations with team of three business partners and sixteen technicians
- Maintained daily records of unit rectification and trade visits using SAP
- Lead weekly meetings with business partners
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels
- Coordinated on-site staffing
Apprentice Trainee
Grgdetox Pvt Ltd.
01.2013 - 02.2013
- Organized workforce efficiently
- Managed efficient material supply logistics
- Streamlined work processes through careful oversight
- Managed inventory efficiently
Education
Master of Technology -
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
India01.2017
Chartered Engineering -
Institution of Engineers India
India01.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institution of Engineers India
India01.2012
Twelfth Grade -
01.2008
Skills
- Fluent in multiple languages
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective HSE management
- Team engagement strategies
- Hire and develop
- Proactive decision making
- Mentoring junior team members
- Detail-oriented approach
- Problem solving
- Proactive in seeking learning opportunities
- Incident investigation
- Process enhancement
- Effective problem resolution
- Workplace safety adherence
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Occupational Health & Safety Management System Lead Auditor (BSOHSAS18001:2007)
Accomplishments
- Best EHS Award at the Global Safety Summit held at Delhi 2018
- Best EHS North Site in terms of safety metrics in 2018
- No1 site in terms of FC dock operations productivity
Timeline
WHS Technician
Amazon
05.2022 - Current
Area Manager operation/Team lead
Amazon
04.2019 - 09.2021
HSE Officer
Amazon
07.2017 - 03.2019
Group Leader
Eureka Forbes Ltd.
10.2013 - 03.2015
Apprentice Trainee
Grgdetox Pvt Ltd.
01.2013 - 02.2013
Master of Technology -
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Chartered Engineering -
Institution of Engineers India
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institution of Engineers India
Twelfth Grade -
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