Zeeshan Ali
Dubai
Summary
Over 11 years of progressive experience in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) within multinational environments. Currently managing HSE & FLS operations across 22 locations group-wide, including NFPC’s state-of-the-art Megaplant in KEZAD — one of the largest juice, dairy, and water facilities in the region. Successfully developed and implemented impactful HSE strategies with measurable results. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams toward ambitious safety and compliance goals. Recognized for strong functional expertise, assertive communication, and effective coaching skills. A trusted partner at all organizational levels, consistently performing under pressure and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Group HSE Manager
NFPC (National Food Products Company)
Dubai
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Leading in the design, implementation, communication, and coordination of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the company.
- Planning, directing, and implementing the Company's health, safety, and environmental processes to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment.
- HSE Digitalization: To identify and apply digital technology and technology tools to digitalize selected programs.
- Developing a robust health and safety strategy as well as its corresponding implementation system for the business.
- Departmental budget cycle: Planning, Development, Implementation, and Monitoring phases of the budget.
- Lead and encourage team members to reach goals, all while enforcing the company's policies and regulations.
- Early intervention program coordination, site health monitoring & hygiene coordination.
- Involved in GMP/GWP inspections & audits, Preparing Procedures, Instructions, OPL, Mechanisms, 5 Why's in accordance with the higher management.
Group Sr. HSE Supervisor
AGTHIA PJSC
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Implement and ensure adherence to the HSE policies and procedures (International Standards, and Agthia Standards) throughout CBD sites.
- Identify health risks of personnel to the management and promulgate opportunities for improvement.
- Audit & control general factory conditions HSE.
- Coordinate with laboratory and QHSE team regarding any material, process, or even product that has an environmental impact.
- Proactively prevent accidents/Incidents.
- Review internal HSE policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; conduct hazard and risk assessments and change existing, or develop new recommendations from these assessments.
- Coordinating with the Group HSE Manager on standards and facilities resolutions of the international quality issues and problems on the imported material and ensure that all delivered products are HSE Insured / Inspected (if necessary) and meets the customer requirements.
- Conduct training and awareness programs related to HSE.
- Ensure compliance to Regulatory requirements.
- Develop all the required documentation, operational checks and reports for the HSE Management System to be compliant with OHSAS 18001/2007 and ISO 14001/2015 standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
- Supervise HSE Team activities and align with monthly site reports.
- Setting OPEX/CAPEX budget in coordination with site HSE representative for site improvements.
- Arranging Leadership Workshops for group level managers for HSE engagement with Shop Floor Teams.
- Bringing up new ideas to HSE Strategy Targeting 2025 to Excellence level approach.
- Attend Value chain meetings to escalate High priority/serious matters.
Sr. HSE Officer
DEL MONTE FOODS UAE FZE
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Inspecting and reporting any non-conformity or incidents/accidents to the QA & HSE Manager.
- Inspecting and reporting personnel hygiene for production workers, cleanliness of the production lines and assuring total hygiene in the facility.
- Inspection and reporting any non-conformity in the workers accommodation.
- Health and Safety orientation to new employees.
- Assisting and updating the consultants with the required information regarding the implementation of the Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) Project.
- Updating the department with the local and international standards.
- Assigning duties and responsibilities to the HSE Team.
- Inspecting and reporting cleanliness of the facility and ensuring that the sanitation workers are doing their job.
- Waste management monitoring, which includes the hauling of fruit waste and organizing trash trips by supplier.
- Issuing of chemicals to the production and ensuring that proper dilution are being met during processing.
- Communicating chemical consumption to the HSE Officer who is recording inventory.
- Look for alternative chemicals to perform the required task (hygiene, production and engineering).
- Making of risk assessment of the whole facility by coordination with each area expert, and to implement control measures with mutual understanding.
- Dealing and controlling work related to Pest Control and Fire Fighting contractors.
- Updating HSE nonconformance tracking report with latest findings on daily basis, and follow up on previous findings for closing.
- Look after HSE & hygiene team of 20 personnel, deputing tasks for them and getting their work reports weekly.
HSE In charge
DOFREEZE LLC
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Develop, implement and maintain HSE Management System as per OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 & 9001(2015) requirements.
- Conducting HSE and Compliance Related Meetings weekly with Management including CEO.
- Deal and attend to all HSE related inspections.
- Executing Emergency response plans including practice drills.
- Identification of Hazards and environmental aspects, Evaluation of risk & impact through risk assessment and Environmental impact assessment.
- Carry out environmental and safety incidents investigations, determination of root cause, closeouts and reporting.
- Participated in fire drills & implementation of safe working environment.
- Work with all departments to develop HSE performance improvement strategies, plans and targets.
- Impart training for contractor employees on EHS awareness.
- Evaluate contract documents and monitor performance during project execution.
- Make Monthly Accident/Incident Reports and deal with authorities in case of major accidents.
- Develop and monitor policies, procedures, manpower, machinery and material safety in compliance with UAE and international laws.
- Train new and existing staff on HSE and safety culture.
- Ensure all QHSE team work towards departmental objectives.
Education
MBA -
Plymouth Marjon University
UKSkills
- Health Safety & Environment Management
- HSE Policy & Standards Compliance
- HSE Strategy Development
- HSE Training & Awareness
- HSE Digitalization
- Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership & Supervision
Certification
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor & Internal Auditor TUV
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor & Internal Auditor TUV
- NEBOSH IGC British Safety Council
- Extended Diploma in Strategic Business Management
- Certified Manager status by the Chartered Management Institute
- IOSH Managing Safely UK Certified
- BRCGS Awareness & Internal Audit SGS
- HACCP/HALAL/Food Safety Awareness
Timeline
Group HSE Manager
NFPC (National Food Products Company)
01.2023 - 03.2026
Group Sr. HSE Supervisor
AGTHIA PJSC
03.2019 - 01.2023
Sr. HSE Officer
DEL MONTE FOODS UAE FZE
12.2017 - 03.2019
HSE In charge
DOFREEZE LLC
05.2015 - 12.2017
MBA -
Plymouth Marjon University