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

Department: Environmental, Health, and Safety

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India

Reporting To: Anoop Agarwal

Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

•  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. 

• 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.