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Simply Solutions HSE: Pioneering Health, Safety and Environmental Excellence
Meet Simply Solutions HSE, Health and Safety Director, Wendy Francis
Simply Solutions HSE strives to be a beacon of excellence in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management.
Wendy brings over 22 years of experience to Simply Solutions HSE. Her career has been a testament to her dedication to upskilling and her passion for making workplaces safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible. As a professional known for her direct approach, Wendy excels in facing challenging situations with a unique blend of independence and team leadership.
Before founding Simply Solutions HSE, Wendy was the UK Audit Manager at Pusterla Pollards LTD, overseeing national audits and spearheading significant environmental and SEDEX audit initiatives. Her earlier roles at the same company as SHEQ & Environmental Officer and Pollards Boxes as a Production Supervisor & H&S Officer showcase her ability to lead and innovate in HSE practices across various levels.
Wendy describes her journey: "Starting my career as a machine operator before moving into management, I gained an excellent insight into manufacturing processes and operations. I have achieved recognition as a Health and Safety Consultant through a suite of specialist qualifications to become a National SHEQ and Audit Manager. I believe in continuous growth and adaptation to industry needs."
Under Wendy's leadership, Simply Solutions HSE isn't just about providing services; it's about building partnerships based on trust, expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environmental management.
Testimonials
I have worked alongside Wendy Francis for over two decades, during which time she was a key manager at our clients' Clarke Rubicon, Pollard Boxes, and Pusterla 1880. Wendy's approach in developing, implementing and maintaining FSC and Environmental Systems has been entirely professional throughout our contact.I believe to be wholly competent in Environmental management, FSC and other compliance systems. She has consistently demonstrated thoroughness and precision in her work.
Wendy's is personable, very determined, a strong team player and focused on outcomes. Based upon her knowledge and experience, I would recommend Wendy to any organisation seeking compliance certification or compliance support in the Packaging/Print or related sectors.
As Production Director and owner of a presentation packaging manufacturing business I have known Wendy Francis as a work colleague for over 20 years. During that time Wendy always impressed as a very capable individual in various roles of increasing responsibility starting as a production operative then a production supervisor and finally in a critical role responsible for Health & Safety and Compliance with relevant standards/schemes. She was always willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges, happy to undergo any required training and successful in implementing any subsequent new working practices.Wendy had good working relationships at all levels within the business and also externally where required with customers, suppliers and trade bodies. I always found Wendy to be reliable, flexible, conscientious and trustworthy and would have no hesitation in considering her for suitable roles.
Phil Kendall
I have known Wendy in excess of 25 years in my capacity as Sales Director and subsequently Managing Director of Clarke Rubicon Ltd from 1994 until 2016, a leading manufacturer of Presentation Packaging.In her role as a Production Supervisor, Wendy brought extensive knowledge and practical operational experience of much of the company’s manufacturing equipment to excellent use in organising/deploying our labour resources to the best possible effect in producing packaging efficiently, to the demanding quality and delivery requirements of our extensive customer base.
She also agreed to take on and excelled in the application, of her role as the Health and Safety Officer. Wendy undertook significant training to perform this vital additional responsibility and was instrumental in enabling the company to fulfil its obligations to its employees, suppliers and customers. She established excellent relationships with several suppliers and customers as required when involved demonstrating her skills/knowledge whilst undergoing factory visits. I warmly recommend Wendy as an excellent asset to any business as a former colleague and employer.
Jim Burton, Managing Director Clarke Rubicon Ltd
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