Assistant Manager – Health & Safety

Job description

**Role Purpose** The Assistant Manager – Health & Safety will be responsible for implementing and monitoring health and safety programs at plant. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety standards, mitigating operational risks, and fostering a strong safety culture across all manufacturing activities. **Key Responsibilities** - Safety Program Implementation - Develop and execute safety programs for warehouse operations, including: - Working at Height safety protocols. - Material Handling & Storage best practices. - Fire Safety systems and emergency preparedness. - Pedestrian Safety Management within warehouse premises. - PPE Compliance Monitoring for all employees and contractors. - Legal Compliance - Ensure adherence to all statutory health and safety regulations applicable to manufacturing operations. - Maintain updated compliance records and support internal/external audits. - Risk Assessment & Hazard Control - Conduct regular risk assessments for plant activities. - Implement corrective and preventive measures for identified hazards. - Incident Management - Drive transparent reporting of incidents and near misses. - Investigate incidents thoroughly and implement corrective actions. - Share learnings to prevent recurrence. - Training & Awareness - Conduct safety induction and refresher training for employees and contractors. - Promote safety awareness through campaigns and toolbox talks. - Emergency Preparedness - Implement fire safety systems and conduct evacuation drills. - Coordinate medical emergency preparedness, including first aid and hospital tie-ups. - Monitoring & Reporting - Monitor compliance with PPE usage and pedestrian safety protocols. - Prepare and submit monthly safety performance reports to Head – Health & Safety. **Qualifications & Experience** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Safety / Environment or related field. - Professional certifications in Health & Safety (CLI/RLI, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.) preferred. - 5–8 years of experience in Health & Safety - Strong knowledge of material handling safety, fire safety, and legal compliance. **Skills & Competencies** - Excellent understanding of warehouse safety standards. - Strong communication and training skills. - Ability to influence and engage operational teams. - Analytical mindset with proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** - Achieve H&S KPI ( RIR, HMS, HRG & GPWI) - Zero major incidents in warehouse operations. - 100% compliance with PPE and pedestrian safety protocols. - Timely completion of safety audits and legal compliance checks. - Successful execution of emergency drills and training programs.