Safety Management & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies and procedures in line with statutory regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national safety laws (Factory Act, OSHA standards, Pollution Control norms, etc.).
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across production and warehouse areas.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely statutory reporting.

2. Production & Warehouse Safety

• Oversee machine safety, material handling safety, racking systems, forklift operations, and loading/unloading practices.
• Implement safe work procedures (SWP) for production lines and warehouse activities.
• Monitor high-risk activities including working at height, confined space entry, hot work, and electrical safety.
• Ensure safe storage of hazardous materials and chemicals as per MSDS guidelines.
• Establish traffic management plans within warehouse and plant premises.

Ensure safe operation of:

Forklifts, reach trucks, stackers, pallet trucks

Racking systems and high-bay storage

Loading/unloading docks and dispatch areas

Conveyor systems and packaging lines

Develop SOPs for material handling, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.

Monitor contractor and third-party manpower safety compliance.

3. Incident Management & Risk Control

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain incident records and analyze trends for preventive measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and submit detailed reports to management.

4. Training & Awareness

• Conduct regular safety training programs, toolbox talks, mock drills (fire, emergency evacuation).
• Drive safety culture initiatives and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure induction training for all new employees, contractors, and visitors.

5. Environmental Management

• Monitor waste disposal, emissions, effluent treatment, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure adherence to sustainability and pollution control norms.
• Maintain documentation related to environmental audits and certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

6. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Coordinate fire safety systems, firefighting equipment maintenance, and emergency evacuation drills.
• Lead emergency response teams during incidents.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all statutory registers and compliance records.
• Prepare monthly EHS performance reports and present safety KPIs to management.
• Track safety metrics including LTI, TRIR, near miss reporting, and audit scores.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science / Environmental Studies.
• Diploma/Certification in Industrial Safety (Mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EHS management within manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and safety regulations.
• Experience in ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent risk assessment and analytical skills.
• Good communication and training abilities.
• Ability to handle audits and regulatory inspections.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in Lost Time Injuries (LTI)
• Audit compliance scores
• Near miss reporting improvements
• 100% statutory compliance
• Safety training coverage across workforce