The Deputy Manager / Manager – EHS is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and continuously improving the organization's Environment, Health & Safety Management System to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, corporate standards and industry best practices. The role is responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture while ensuring environmentally sustainable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. EHS Strategy & Planning

- Develop and implement the plant EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and corporate EHS policies.

- Establish annual EHS goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Integrate EHS requirements into new projects, process changes, and plant expansion.

- Monitor EHS performance and present periodic reports to Plant Management and Corporate EHS.

- Drive a proactive safety culture and promote operational excellence.

2.

Safety

Management

- Establish, implement, and monitor comprehensive occupational health and safety programs across the manufacturing facility.

- Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Process Risk Assessments, and Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessments.

- Develop and review Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions for all manufacturing processes.

- Ensure effective implementation of: Permit to Work (PTW) System , Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) , Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Confined Space Entry, Working at Height, Forklift & Material Handling Equipment Safety, Crane & Lifting Operations

- Monitor contractor safety, PPE compliance, shop-floor inspections, safety audits, and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.

- Ensure safe operations across machining, winding, painting, powder coating, assembly, testing, utilities, warehouses, and maintenance.

3.

Regulatory

Compliance & Environmental Management

- Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS laws, Occupational Safety, Health &

Working Conditions Code ( Factories Act & State Factory Rules ), Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) / State Pollution Control Board requirements , and other statutory regulations.

- Manage statutory approvals, licenses, permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.

- Oversee hazardous waste, ETP/STP operations, emissions, noise, water, waste, and chemical management.

- Drive environmental sustainability initiatives including energy conservation, water conservation, waste reduction,



and pollution prevention.

- Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of compliance actions.

4. Training & Culture Building

- Develop and execute the annual EHS training calendar for employees and contractors.

- Conduct induction, refresher training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs on safety and environmental topics.

- Promote employee engagement through Safety Week, Workplace Day, near-miss reporting, safety campaigns, and recognition programs.

- Build a strong safety culture through leadership involvement and employee participation.

5.

Incident

Management & Reporting

- Lead investigations into all incidents, including : Near Misses, First Aid Cases, Medical Treatment Cases , Lost Time Injuries (LTI) , Property Damage, Fire Incidents, Environmental Incidents , Unsafe Acts & Unsafe Conditions

- Conduct Root Cause Analysis using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA).

- Track closure of corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

- Maintain incident records, investigation reports, and statutory reporting documentation.

- Analyze incident trends and develop preventive action plans.

- Prepare and present monthly EHS performance dashboards, safety statistics, compliance reports, and KPI reports to Plant Management and Corporate EHS.

- Ensure timely statutory reporting of reportable accidents and environmental incidents to the relevant authorities

6.

Emergency

Preparedness

- Develop and maintain the On-site Emergency Response Plan.

- Conduct mock drills, fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency response training.

- Ensure readiness of firefighting systems, emergency equipment, and response teams.

- Coordinate with external agencies such as Fire Department, Hospitals, and Pollution Control Authorities during emergencies.

7. EHS Documentation & Certifications

- Maintain EHS policies, SOPs, risk assessments, statutory records, training records, and audit documentation.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation related to: Legal Compliance Register, Risk Assessments, Training Records,



Safety Inspection Reports, Audit Reports, Incident Investigation Reports, Environmental Monitoring Reports, Waste Disposal Records, PPE Records, Equipment Inspection Records, MSDS/SDS Documentation

- Coordinate internal audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.

- Support customer, corporate, and statutory EHS audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

8. ESG Data Management

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and report ESG data to the Corporate EHS team.

- Capture and report key sustainability metrics including energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, waste generation, recycling rates, environmental compliance,

- Support corporate sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting, and environmental improvement projects.

- Ensure timely and accurate submission of ESG data in line with corporate requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities.

- Strong knowledge of EHS laws, statutory regulations, and industrial safety standards applicable to manufacturing industries.

- Proficiency in risk assessment techniques, incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

- Sound knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fire safety, emergency response, hazardous chemical management, and contractor safety.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

- Effective communication, presentation, and training facilitation skills.

- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple EHS initiatives simultaneously.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and EHS reporting systems.

- Solid documentation, audit management, and regulatory compliance skills.

- Knowledge of ESG reporting, sustainability practices, and environmental performance management is desirable.

Education and Experience

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; and

- Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety from a State Technical Education Board, University, or other Government-recognized institution.

- Note: Both the Engineering Degree and the Industrial Safety qualification are mandatory for this position.

- 10–12 years of experience in manufacturing EHS.

📌 Deputy Manager / Manager – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), || Savli , Vadodara (Guj.)
🏢 Franklin Electric
📍 Vadodara