Deputy Manager / Manager – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), || Savli , Vadodara (Guj.)

TheDeputy Manager / Manager – EHS is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and continuously improving the organization's Environment, Health & Safety Management System to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, corporate standards and industry best practices. The role is responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture while ensuring environmentally sustainable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. EHS Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the plant EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and corporate EHS policies.
• Establish annual EHS goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate EHS requirements into new projects, process changes, and plant expansion.
• Monitor EHS performance and present periodic reports to Plant Management and Corporate EHS.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and promote operational excellence.

2. Safety Management

• Establish, implement, and monitor comprehensive occupational health and safety programs across the manufacturing facility.
• Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Process Risk Assessments, and Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessments.
• Develop and review Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions for all manufacturing processes.
• Ensure effective implementation of: Permit to Work (PTW) System , Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) , Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Confined Space Entry, Working at Height, Forklift & Material Handling Equipment Safety, Crane & Lifting Operations
• Monitor contractor safety, PPE compliance, shop-floor inspections, safety audits, and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.
• Ensure safe operations across machining, winding, painting, powder coating, assembly, testing, utilities, warehouses, and maintenance.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Management

• **Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS laws, Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code ( Factories Act & State Factory Rules ), Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) / State Pollution Control Board requirements , and other statutory regulations. **
• Manage statutory approvals, licenses, permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee hazardous waste, ETP/STP operations, emissions, noise, water, waste, and chemical management.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives including energy conservation, water conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of compliance actions.

4. Training & Culture Building

• Develop and execute the annual EHS training calendar for employees and contractors.
• Conduct induction, refresher training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs on safety and environmental topics.
• Promote employee engagement through Safety Week, Environment Day, near-miss reporting, safety campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Build a strong safety culture through leadership involvement and employee participation.

5. Incident Management & Reporting

• **Lead investigations into all incidents, including : Near Misses, First Aid Cases, Medical Treatment Cases , Lost Time Injuries (LTI) , Property Damage, Fire Incidents, Environmental Incidents , Unsafe Acts & Unsafe Conditions **
• **Conduct Root Cause Analysis using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA). **
• Track closure of corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain incident records, investigation reports, and statutory reporting documentation.
• Analyze incident trends and develop preventive action plans.
• Prepare and present monthly EHS performance dashboards, safety statistics, compliance reports, and KPI reports to Plant Management and Corporate EHS.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting of reportable accidents and environmental incidents to the relevant authorities

6. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain the On-site Emergency Response Plan.
• Conduct mock drills, fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency response training.
• Ensure readiness of firefighting systems, emergency equipment, and response teams.
• Coordinate with external agencies such as Fire Department, Hospitals, and Pollution Control Authorities during emergencies.

7. EHS Documentation & Certifications

• Maintain EHS policies, SOPs, risk assessments, statutory records, training records, and audit documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to: Legal Compliance Register, Risk Assessments, Training Records, Safety Inspection Reports, Audit Reports, Incident Investigation Reports, Environmental Monitoring Reports, Waste Disposal Records, PPE Records, Equipment Inspection Records, MSDS/SDS Documentation
• Coordinate internal audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.
• Support customer, corporate, and statutory EHS audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

8. ESG Data Management

• **Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and report ESG data to the Corporate EHS team. **
• Capture and report key sustainability metrics including energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, waste generation, recycling rates, environmental compliance,
• Support corporate sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting, and environmental improvement projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of ESG data in line with corporate requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities.

• Strong knowledge of EHS laws, statutory regulations, and industrial safety standards applicable to manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in risk assessment techniques, incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Sound knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fire safety, emergency response, hazardous chemical management, and contractor safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Effective communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple EHS initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and EHS reporting systems.
• Strong documentation, audit management, and regulatory compliance skills.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting, sustainability practices, and environmental performance management is desirable.

Education and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; and
• Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety from a State Technical Education Board, University, or other Government-recognized institution.
• Note: Both the Engineering Degree and the Industrial Safety qualification are mandatory for this position.
• **10–12 years of experience in manufacturing EHS. **