Assistant Manager - Safety

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management systems ensuring full compliance with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Drive the implementation of the HSE Strategy at the SBU Kanhe Plant, aligning with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across all manufacturing processes and proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety hazards in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Perform regular safety inspections and audits to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and client safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
• Oversee thorough investigation of incidents and accidents including root cause analysis, implement corrective actions and drive preventive strategies.
• Design and deliver targeted training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees on SHE guidelines, fostering a culture of safety ownership and compliance across all levels.
• Champion behavioral safety initiatives encouraging employees to actively report unsafe observations, unsafe conditions, and near misses, thereby enhancing organisational safety culture.
• Ensure strict adherence and enforcement of Permit to Work (PTW) systems for all maintenance and production related work requiring authorization, minimizing operational safety risks.
• Manage change effectively by conducting Management of Change (MoC) reviews for all procedural and process changes impacting safety and environmental systems.
• Develop and maintain Safety Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with best practices, identify hazards, and implement preventive measures to safeguard plant operations and personnel.
• Ensure meticulous documentation and record management related to safety procedures, compliance, and audit trails, supporting transparency and accountability.
• Utilize safety data to calculate and maintain comprehensive statistics on safety performance indicators, facilitating continuous improvement and reporting to senior management.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to contribute towards environmental targets including reduction of energy consumption, water use, and waste generation in line with corporate responsibility goals.
• Support cross-functional leadership by providing expertise on safety standards during plant expansions, modifications, or introduction of new equipment and technologies.
• Act as a role model for safety leadership, demonstrating commitment and encouraging team involvement in all safety initiatives, driving cultural change within the plant.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

BE/B.Tech/MBA with ADIS 

General Experience

5-6 years in EHS (Manufacturing or Warehouse Industries)

Critical Experience

• Strong analytical skills and comfortable with MS Office,  Excel,  Word,   PowerPoint
• Good oral and written communication skills in English, Marathi & Hindi
• Hands on experience driving new projects in logistics.

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills