Job Description The Head – EHS will provide strategic leadership and governance for Setting, Health & Safety across multiple API manufacturing facilities. The role is responsible for developing and implementing world-class EHS systems, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations, fostering a strong safety culture, driving sustainability initiatives, and achieving zero harm while supporting business continuity and operational excellence.
n The incumbent will partner with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Quality, HR, and Regulatory teams to ensure safe manufacturing practices, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing locations.
n Key Responsibilities
n Strategic Leadership
n n Develop and execute the organization's EHS strategy aligned with business objectives.
n Lead and standardize EHS practices across multiple API manufacturing plants.
n Establish annual EHS goals, KPIs, and improvement roadmaps.
n Drive a "Zero Harm" safety culture throughout the organization.
n Lead ESG and sustainability initiatives related to manufacturing operations.
n n Health & Safety Management
n n Ensure implementation and continual improvement of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001).
n Develop safety policies, SOPs, standards, and corporate EHS guidelines.
n Monitor compliance with statutory safety requirements.
n Lead hazard identification, HAZOP, HIRA, JSA, and risk assessments.
n Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) programs for hazardous chemical manufacturing.
n Ensure safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
n n Process Safety Management (PSM)
n n Lead implementation of Process Safety Management programs.
n Review process safety during plant design and technology transfer.
n Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and What-if studies.
n Monitor critical safety systems including:
n Pressure Relief Systems
n Explosion Protection Systems
n Fire & Gas Detection Systems
n Emergency Shutdown Systems
n Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
n n Environmental Management
n n Ensure compliance with environmental regulations issued by CPCB/SPCB.
n Manage:
n Air emissions
n Wastewater treatment
n Hazardous waste management
n Solvent recovery
n Environmental monitoring
n Lead carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
n Drive water conservation,



energy efficiency, and waste minimization programs.
n n Regulatory Compliance
n n Ensure compliance with:
n Factories Act
n State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
n CPCB Guidelines
n PESO Regulations
n MSIHC Rules
n Chemical Accident Rules
n Hazardous Waste Rules
n OSHA Principles
n ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
n Responsible Care Guidelines
n Coordinate regulatory inspections and statutory audits.
n n Emergency Response & Crisis Management
n n Develop emergency response plans.
n Conduct mock drills across all sites.
n Lead incident command during emergencies.
n Coordinate with local authorities including Fire Department, Pollution Control Board, and District Administration.
n Ensure disaster management preparedness.
n n Incident Investigation
n n Lead investigations for:
n Near Misses
n Unsafe Acts
n Unsafe Conditions
n Property Damage
n Environmental Incidents
n Lost Time Injuries (LTI)
n Perform Root Cause Analysis using:
n 5 Why
n Fishbone Diagram
n TapRoot
n RCA Methodology
n Ensure effective CAPA implementation.
n n Occupational Health
n n Implement industrial hygiene programs.
n Conduct exposure monitoring.
n Monitor occupational diseases.
n Coordinate periodic medical examinations.
n Manage ergonomics and wellness initiatives.
n n Audit & Compliance
n n Lead internal and external EHS audits.
n Ensure audit readiness.
n Close audit observations within agreed timelines.
n Support customer and regulatory inspections.
n n Training & Safety Culture
n n Develop organization-wide EHS competency programs.
n Conduct:
n Safety Induction
n Contractor Safety Programs
n Behavioral Safety Programs
n Leadership Safety Workshops
n Emergency Response Training
n Promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
n n Contractor Safety Management
n n Implement contractor safety management systems.
n Review contractor competency and safety performance.
n Ensure permit-to-work compliance.
n Monitor contractor safety during shutdowns,



maintenance, and projects.
n n Projects & Engineering Support
n n Provide EHS inputs for:
n New plant construction
n Plant expansion
n Commissioning
n Technology transfer
n Participate in design reviews and safety approvals.
n n Sustainability & ESG
n n Lead sustainability initiatives including:
n Energy conservation
n Water conservation
n Waste reduction
n Renewable energy adoption
n Carbon emission reduction
n Publish sustainability metrics and reports.
n n Stakeholder Management
n n Collaborate with:
n Operations
n Engineering
n QA/QC
n Projects
n HR
n Procurement
n Regulatory Affairs
n Represent the organization before statutory authorities and external auditors.
n n Team Leadership
n n Lead and mentor EHS teams across multiple manufacturing locations.
n Establish succession planning and capability development programs.
n Drive high-performance culture within the EHS function.
n n Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
n n Zero Fatalities
n Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
n Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
n Near Miss Reporting Rate
n Process Safety Incident Rate
n Regulatory Compliance (100%)
n Audit Compliance Closure (%)
n Emergency Drill Effectiveness
n Waste Reduction Targets
n Energy Conservation Targets
n Water Consumption Reduction
n Carbon Emission Reduction
n Training Compliance (100%)
n Contractor Safety Performance
n Permit-to-Work Compliance
n Employee Safety Engagement Score
n n Educational Qualification
n n B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
n Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety (Mandatory).
n M.Tech/M.E. in Safety or Environmental Engineering (Preferred).
n NEBOSH IGC/Diploma or equivalent international certification (Preferred).
n n Experience
n n 18–25 years of experience in EHS within the Pharmaceutical API, Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, or Chemical Manufacturing industry.
n Minimum 8–10 years in a leadership role managing EHS across multiple manufacturing sites.
n Experience handling highly hazardous chemical processes, solvent recovery, utilities, and large-scale API manufacturing.
n Proven experience in regulatory inspections, process safety management, and sustainability initiatives.
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