EHS Manager

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Role Purpose

The EHS Manager – India Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) frameworks across all India operations. This role ensures statutory compliance, risk mitigation, operational safety, and the creation of a strong safety culture across offices, sites, and vendor operations nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Governance & Strategy

• Own and drive the EHS strategy for India operations in alignment with global/company EHS standards.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, SOPs, and controls across all sites.

• Act as the single point of contact for EHS matters for India operations.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Indian EHS laws and regulations, including:

  • Factories Act (where applicable)

  • Fire & Life Safety norms

  • Building & Occupational Safety regulations

  • State-specific labor and safety requirements

• Maintain licenses, permits, statutory registers, and compliance trackers across locations.

• Support internal, external, and statutory audits and ensure timely closure of findings.

Operational Safety Management

• Conduct periodic safety inspections, risk assessments, and EHS audits across offices, campuses, and operational sites.

• Identify hazards and high-risk activities and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and drive root cause analysis (RCA).

Fire, Life Safety & Emergency Management

• Ensure fire safety compliance across all locations including Fire NOC, equipment readiness, and system testing.

• Design and implement emergency response plans (ERP) and Disaster Management Plans.

• Conduct fire drills, evacuation drills, and emergency simulations across sites.

• Lead or participate as a core member of Emergency Response Teams (ERT).

Vendor & Contractor Safety

• Define and enforce contractor EHS requirements across India operations.

• Ensure Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) compliance for high‑risk activities such as:

  • Electrical works

  • Work at height

  • Hot work

• Conduct vendor safety audits and onboarding safety inductions.

Training & Safety Culture

• Design and execute EHS training programs for:

  • Employees

  • Facility teams

  • Security, housekeeping, and vendors

• Conduct safety inductions, refresher trainings, and monthly toolbox talks.

• Drive safety awareness campaigns, signage, and behavior‑based safety initiatives.

Environmental & Sustainability Support

• Oversee waste management practices, including segregation and authorized disposal.

• Support energy, water conservation, and sustainability initiatives.

• Ensure compliance related to environmental aspects applicable to operations.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare EHS dashboards and MIS reports for leadership review.

• Present compliance status, risks, and improvement plans to senior management.

• Coordinate with facility managers, HR, admin, and business leaders across regions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Industrial Safety

• Diploma or Postgraduate qualification in Safety Management preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• NEBOSH / IOSH / ADIS / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (any combination)

Experience

• 7–12 years of progressive EHS experience

• Proven experience handling multi‑location or pan‑India operations

• Experience in corporate offices, IT/ITES, commercial facilities, or managed workplaces preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS legislation and compliance requirements

• Hands‑on experience with audits, fire safety, and emergency response

• Ability to work with cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams

• Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills

• Leadership mindset with a practical, solution‑oriented approach

• Willingness to travel across India as required

 

Location:

Remote –Gurugram, HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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