Purpose of this position / Position summary

The Head of Global EHS defines and governs the global strategy for Environment, Health, and Safety across all manufacturing, design and supply chain sites. This role designs , implements and maintain an EHS/OHS management system as integral part of the VIS quality management system. That ensures compliance with international, federal, and local EHS regulations, drives continuous improvement in health and safety practices, and oversees material compliance and internal auditing to safeguard employees and the environment. The position collaborates closely with Business Unit and site EHS representatives, fosters a proactive safety culture, and leads international teams as a strategic partner to shape a safe, healthy, and sustainable global working environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities

Direct and oversee the assurance of compliance with setting and occupational health and safety (EHS) regulations for CZV processes, products, and services,



addressing a multitude of external obligations derived from international and national directives, laws, ordinances, standards, and guidelines. Maintain and continually improve the EHS management system to ensure independent regulatory compliance, regardless of EMS or OHSMS certification status.
This core regulatory scope complements the strategic and operational leadership of the Head of Global EHS—defining and aligning the global EHS strategy and management system with corporate goals, driving compliance with regulatory and company standards, overseeing material compliance, and auditing, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The Head of Global EHS leads international teams as a strategic partner, shapes a safe, healthy, and sustainable global working environment, and reports directly to senior management.

Key accountabilities include:
• Providing EHS regulatory intelligence through ongoing monitoring, identification, and evaluation of new or revised regulations, with a

📌 Head of Global Environmental, Health, and Safety (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zeiss India
📍 Bengaluru