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Job Description Summary
Lead and ensure compliance, sustainability, and safety excellence across Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) functions, including statutory compliance and implementation of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
Job Description
Statutory Governance & Compliance
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure continuous compliance with all applicable Environment, Health, and Safety legislations at central and state levels. • Ensure timely procurement, renewal, and maintenance of statutory approvals and licenses from MPPCB, PESO, and Fire Authorities. • Oversee timely submission of statutory returns and ensure effective closure of all regulatory observations and conditions.Environmental Management
• Provide overall governance of environmental operations, including ZLD, STP, hazardous waste, and biomedical waste management, in line with regulatory and organizational standards. • Ensure implementation, testing, and periodic review of Integrated Contingency and Emergency Management Plans through structured mock drills. • Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System/ ISO 45001 occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems to support sustainability objectives.Occupational Health Management
• Ensure effective functioning and statutory compliance of the Occupational Health Center and associated emergency medical services. • Drive organization-wide health promotion, preventive care, and awareness programs for employees and contractual workforce. • Ensure compliance with Biomedical Waste Management Rules and maintain coordination with authorized vendors. • Establish and maintain strong liaison with hospitals and healthcare partners to ensure medical readiness at all times.Safety Leadership
• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act,1948 and Madhya Pradesh Factory Rules, 1962 to safeguard employee and contractor safety. • Monitor and ensure compliance with PESO and Fire NOC conditions within stipulated timelines. • Lead site‑wide risk assessments of critical operations and high‑risk activities and ensure implementation of effective CAPA. • Establish, review, and monitor Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine, non‑routine, and high‑risk jobs, ensuring hazards are identified, controls are implemented, and JSAs are effectively communicated and followed at the operational level. • Strengthen safety governance and systems aligned with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System requirements. • Champion a strong safety culture across the organization by promoting visible safety leadership, proactive hazard reporting, near‑miss management, and behavioral‑based safety practices. • Drive employee engagement through safety awareness initiatives, toolbox talks, leadership safety walks, and continuous reinforcement of “Zero Harm” mindset. • Vendor & Contractor EHS Management
• Provide governance to ensure EHS compliance of all contractors, vendors, and service providers operating at site. • Ensure implementation of EHS work permit systems, contractor safety induction, and job‑specific training prior to commencement of work. • Audit, Training & FAA Responsibilities
• Plan, review, and oversee internal EHS audits, including compliance audits, system audits, and JSA effectiveness reviews, and ensure timely closure of findings through corrective and preventive actions. • Support and lead external audits, statutory inspections, and ISO certification audits. • Act as the Department FAA (Training Coordinator) and ensure compliance with organizational training governance, documentation, and effectiveness requirements. •
Qualification & Experience • BE in Chemical/Fire & Safety/Science post graduate; Safety Diploma as per the requirement of MP Rules. • Mandatory hands-on experience on the implementation of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001. • 17–20 years of EHS experience in Pharma manufacturing with leadership exposure.