Manager - EHS (Large)

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Job Description : Job Title: Manager - EHS  (Large) Manager – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Department: Manufacturing / EHSLocation: Manufacturing PlantIndustry: Alcoholic Beverage (Distillery / IMFL / Bottling) Role Purpose To lead and drive the Health, Safety & Environment agenda at the manufacturing unit by ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations, corporate global safety policies, and industry best practices. The role is responsible for managing safety in a hazardous manufacturing environment, ensuring safe handling of flammable materials such as ENA, implementing safety standards, and building a strong safety culture across employees and contractors. Key Responsibilities 1. Safety Leadership & Governance • Lead implementation of the plant Health & Safety Management System aligned with corporate global safety policies and standards. • Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessment, hazard identification, and behavior-based safety programs. • Ensure strict adherence to critical safety systems including:• Permit to Work (PTW) • Lockout Tagout (LOTO) • Confined Space Entry • Work at Height • Hot Work Safety • Contractor Safety Management 2. Hazardous Process Safety Management • Ensure compliance with statutory provisions related to hazardous processes under the Factories Act 1948 and applicable state factory rules. • Ensure safe storage, transfer, and handling of ENA, chemicals, and flammable liquids used in alcobev manufacturing. • Implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) practices including:• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) • Safety interlock systems • Monitor safety risks in distillation, blending, bottling, utilities, and warehouses. 3. Fire & Explosion Risk Management • Ensure adequate fire protection systems considering highly flammable ethanol environments. • Maintain and monitor fire safety systems including:• Fire hydrant systems • Foam-based firefighting systems • Fire detection and alarm systems • Conduct regular fire risk assessments and mock emergency drills. 4. Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Management • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including:• Factories Act 1948 • Maharashtra Factories Rules 1963 • Guidelines from Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) • Maintain statutory safety registers, accident records, and compliance documentation. • Ensure timely closure of observations raised during regulatory inspections. 5. Safety Boiler & Utilities • Ensure safe operation and compliance of boilers, steam systems, and utilities used in the manufacturing plant. • Ensure compliance under the Indian Boilers Act 1923 and guidelines from the Directorate of Boilers. • Monitor safety of:• Steam pressure systems • Boiler fuel systems • Safety valves and pressure control devices • Ensure operation of boilers by certified boiler operators and maintain related statutory records. 6. Government Liaison & Statutory Inspections • Liaise with government authorities including:• Factory Inspector / DISH officials • Directorate of Boilers • Fire Department • Coordinate statutory inspections, approvals, and compliance reporting. • Ensure closure of regulatory observations in a timely manner. 7. Incident Investigation & Risk Control • Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. • Conduct root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments. 8. Safety Monitoring, Reporting & Analytics • Prepare and submit monthly safety performance reports and dashboards to corporate leadership. • Monitor safety KPIs such as:• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) • Near miss reporting • Unsafe acts/conditions • Provide recommendations to improve plant safety performance. 9. Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management • Develop and maintain On-site Emergency Plan for hazardous operations. • Conduct mock drills for fire, explosion, chemical spills, and evacuation scenarios. • Ensure readiness of firefighting equipment