Environmental Health and Safety Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Executive - EHS

Location: Madurai Manufacturing

Department: EHS

LOCAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

***Other Duties As Assigned***

Role Objective/Purpose of the Role :

To support the implementation and execution of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs at the plant level with a strong focus on shopfloor engagement, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction. The role involves hands-on involvement in daily operations to ensure adherence to Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental regulations, and company EHS standards.The position will actively partner with production and engineering teams to promote a safe working culture and continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of EHS programs including risk assessment, hazard identification, safety inspections, and compliance audits across shopfloor operations.
• Actively engage with shopfloor employees and supervisors to promote safe work practices, conduct safety observations, and drive behavioral safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local statutory requirements related to Occupational Health & Safety, Environment Protection, Industrial Hygiene, and Waste Management.
• Assist in conducting EHS training programs, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for employees and contract workforce.
• Participate in incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor workplace conditions including air quality, noise levels, waste handling, and hazardous material storage, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support emergency preparedness activities including mock drills, evacuation plans, and first response coordination.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, permits, and reports as per statutory and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Quality) to integrate EHS practices into daily operations.
• Assist in internal and external audits (ISO14001, ISO 45001) and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Track key EHS metrics, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with external agencies/vendors for waste disposal, monitoring, and compliance-related activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR RELATED EXPERIENCE
***or equivalent experience gained from any combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work and life experience***

Education:

B Tech /M Tech - Safety / Environmental Engineering / Industrial Safety / Chemical / Mechanical

Related Experience (years): 3-8 years in FMCG/ Pharma Manufacturing Plant is preferred.

Certification(s) / License(s)

• RLI / ADIS / NEBOSH (preferred)
• Internal Auditor ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Related Experience:

• Practical understanding of EHS regulations and statutory compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience in shopfloor safety practices and hazard control measures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with shopfloor workforce and cross-functional teams
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and EHS data tracking tools
• Analytical mindset to identify trends, unsafe conditions, and improvement opportunities
• High level of ownership, accountability, and proactive safety mindset.