Ashwin Coimbatore
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Results-driven HSE leader with over 8 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, FMCG, oil and gas, mining, and e-commerce. Proven ability to direct multi-site safety programs, improve compliance scores, and deliver measurable cultural change. Adept at strategic risk management, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with a track record of reducing incidents, and driving sustainability goals. Known for innovation in HSE through AI-driven tools, digital workflows, and behavior-based safety programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country HSE Manager - Canada
Carlsberg Group
Kitchener, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Direct national HSE strategy across brewing, packaging, warehousing, and logistics, ensuring alignment with Carlsberg's global standards.
- Lead cross-functional teams, and coach leaders to embed accountability and a proactive safety culture.
- Execute risk assessments, root cause analyses, and corrective actions using Enablon and digital workflows.
- Improve compliance through standardized audits, training, and incident management programs.
- Champion environmental goals: CO₂ tracking, waste reduction, energy optimization, and regulatory filings.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, professional boards, JHSCs, and senior executives.
- Oversaw CAPEX/OPEX initiatives totaling $ 2.7 million to strengthen site safety infrastructure (lifelines, signage, automation).
HSE Manager - Multisite
Mondelēz International
Toronto, Canada
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed HSE programs across multiple facilities, achieving compliance with corporate, global, and legislative standards.
- Partnered with engineering teams to integrate HSE considerations into CAPEX projects greater than $3.25 million.
- Strengthened incident management and coached leaders in continuous improvement using Enablon data insights.
- Led cultural initiatives that aligned safety programs with global best practices, improving KPIs, and employee participation.
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Inc
Brampton, Canada
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Scaled WHS programs in a high-volume fulfillment center, supporting thousands of associates.
- Drove lean-based initiatives and Kaizen improvements to reduce risk and optimize workflows.
- Reported site safety performance to Global WHS leadership, aligning with corporate metrics.
- Delivered WHS training to operations leaders, embedding compliance across all shifts.
HSE Engineer - Multisite
Weatherford Drilling International - Advance Energy Systems
Dammam
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Ensured compliance with company HSE policies by all personnel and actively supported time out for safety, including initiating and participating in safety discussions, drills, and inspections.
- Performed, maintained, and updated job hazard analyses for all positions to promote and maintain a safe working culture.
- Planned and delivered Toolbox Talks on EHS topics and effectively conducted 2 External RHSEI (Rig Health Safety & Environmental Inspections) and 4 Internal QSI (Quarterly Safety Inspections) on the rig site annually.
Health And Safety Intern
Southeastern Coalfields Limited
Kusmunda, India
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Slope stability Radar (SSR) system which continuously monitored the slope angle of the walls of the coal mines.
- Measured the displacement, or deformation, of the mine walls surfaces.
- Recommended necessary actions in high-risk areas by identifying trends of deformation using Ground Probe Software.
- Measured upwind and downwind pollutant concentration, using ground-based sampler (RDS).
Health And Safety Intern
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Vishakhapatnam, India
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Trained in SOI (Safety Observation and Interaction) and CSFA (Contractor Safety Field Audit) streams.
- Provided deviations using Heinrich's triangle plotted based on the observations.
- Performed GAP analysis and provided the necessary improvement suggestions.
Education
Master's degree - Health Safety and Environment
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Dehradun, India04-2017
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
SCSVMV University
Kanchipuram, India05-2014
Skills
- TAP Root
- Team management
- Root cause analysis
- Injury prevention program
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process optimization
- Performance reporting
- Behavior-based safety
- Waste management
- Contractor safety management
Accomplishments
- Elevated LOTO compliance from 18.75% to 50% and Working at Heights from 18.75% to 50% in
- Recipient of Global Manager’s Award (Carlsberg, 2024) within first 8 months of joining.
- Winner of “Passion to Win for Culture” Award (Mondelez NA, 2023) for embedding a proactive HSE culture.
- Designed a new safety communication policy that increased employee engagement scores by 57% in 45 days.
- Launched “Go-Cart School” initiative, reducing struck-against incidents by 37% in the first 3 months.
Certification
- JHSC I & II
- NEBOSH, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001
- OSHA 30
- WHMIS 2015
- First Aid and CPR
- Manual Handling, HAZCOM
Timeline
Country HSE Manager - Canada
Carlsberg Group
07.2024 - Current
HSE Manager - Multisite
Mondelēz International
10.2022 - 07.2024
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon Inc
09.2021 - 10.2022
HSE Engineer - Multisite
Weatherford Drilling International - Advance Energy Systems
07.2017 - 08.2020
Health And Safety Intern
Southeastern Coalfields Limited
01.2017 - 03.2017
Health And Safety Intern
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
04.2016 - 06.2016
Master's degree - Health Safety and Environment
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
SCSVMV University