Assistant Manager| Environment| Health and Safety

The incumbent will be the driving force behind the environment, health and safety in India. As part of EHS, s/he establishes and promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness and financial losses. Thus, s/he develops people and processes that can deliver truly World Class performance. This role will be located in Bangalore, India with light (10%) travel within the India regions. In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position are: Establish Process & Procedures/Manage Occupational Health and Safety Programs • To Advise and assist the Management in the fulfilment of its obligatory responsibilities on prevention of all Environmental related issues • Identify appropriate EHS training opportunities and impart them to ensure effective safe work environment. • Ensure compliance and implementation support on all aspects of health and safety. • Monitor potential EHS and regulator impact of new processes, changes in process, equipment & software, and conduct EHS reviews of proposed capital projects. • Oversee mock drills, tracking of recordable incidents, loss of man days, etc and report the same to corporate incl. conducting RCA and implementing corrective/preventive actions. • Co-chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and lead safety improvement initiatives, as applicable • Develop Joint Health and Safety Committee minutes notes, and ensure it is posted/available for staff • Conduct monthly workplace inspections, including both manufacturing facility and office work-spaces, report findings and corrective actions • Conduct annual audits of the company’s health and safety program and update manuals and procedures on an annual basis • Compile and report statistics with regards to program outcomes, injury frequency and modified work Manage OHS training and orientation programs. • Providing EHS Induction training to new joiners and other safety related topics on high risk activities. Other Requirements • Certified in CPR and First Aid and ensure qualifications are renewed for all designated ‘First Aid Attendants’ on-site • Support health, safety, fire fighting related training and advise on content updates, as applicable with legislation changes. • Represent the company in the event of any Ministry of Labor inspections • Review the health and safety program and applicable policies annually. • Expert level of knowledge and training in o Injury/Incident Investigation o Planned Workplace Inspection or Basic Certification Training Role Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering or related field with post graduate diploma in Industrial Safety/Env from a recognized institution – RLI, CLI, Jindal, IIISM • Very good understanding of environmental and sustainability importance, issues and opportunities from the perspective of all stakeholders • 10 to 12 years of relevant experience including diverse business, quality, and industrial manufacturing knowledge base. 5 years of experience in health and safety in a manufacturing environment. • Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational structures) • Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well thought-out recommendations. • Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action. • Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results. • Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations