EHS Head

Job description

Position Purpose To lead and drive the overall Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) strategy for the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, implementation of world-class safety practices, prevention of incidents, and development of a strong safety culture across employees, contractors, and visitors. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Governance • Develop and implement the organization's safety vision, policies, standards, and procedures. • Establish a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and employee engagement. • Drive Zero Harm and Incident-Free Workplace initiatives. • Chair safety committees and lead periodic safety reviews with management. Regulatory Compliance • Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements including: • Factories Act and Rules • Gujarat Factory Rules • PESO Requirements • Fire & Emergency Regulations • Hazardous Waste Management Rules • Pollution Control Board Requirements • ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Standards • Liaise with government authorities and regulatory agencies. Risk Assessment & Control • Lead HIRA, JSA, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Measures. • Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems. • Drive process safety and operational risk management. • Monitor critical safety controls and compliance. Manufacturing Shop Floor Safety • Ensure safe operations in: • Welding & Fabrication Areas • Assembly Shops • Material Handling Operations • Pressure Testing Areas • Utility Systems • Chemical Handling Areas • Contractor Work Locations • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits. Incident Management • Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions. • Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. • Track closure and effectiveness of mitigation actions. Contractor Safety Management • Establish contractor safety management framework. • Ensure compliance of contractors with safety requirements. • Conduct contractor safety inductions, evaluations, and audits. Emergency Preparedness • Develop and implement emergency response plans. • Conduct mock drills for fire, gas leakage, medical emergency, and other critical scenarios. • Coordinate with local emergency authorities. Training & Capability Building • Develop annual safety training plans. • Conduct safety awareness programs across all employee levels. • Lead onboarding safety inductions for employees and contractors. • Build safety competency within manufacturing operations. Audits & Continuous Improvement • Conduct internal safety audits and management reviews. • Facilitate third-party audits and customer audits. • Implement safety improvement projects and best practices. HSE Performance Monitoring • Monitor and report: • LTIFR • TRIR • Near Miss Reporting • Safety Observation Closure • Unsafe Condition Closure • Audit Compliance Scores • Present performance dashboards to management. Key Deliverables • Zero Accidents / Injuries/ Fatality Performance • Statutory Compliance Achievement • Reduction in Lost Time Injuries • Improved Safety Culture Index • Closure of Safety Observations within Target Timeline • Successful Regulatory and Certification Audits • Effective Emergency Response Preparedness