Manager - EHS

JOB DESCRIPTION Manager - EHS

A. Job Information

Position Name

Manager - EHS

Organizational Unit and Code

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Unit code: SF164
Location: Head Office (HO)

Job Holders Reporting Lines

Reports to: Head of Operations

Legal Entity

KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Koovers)

B. Aim, Tasks and Qualifications

Aim of the position

To ensure a safe working environment across Koovers warehouses, distribution centres, offices, and logistics operations by implementing effective safety systems, ensuring statutory compliance, preventing accidents, and promoting a strong safety culture.

Tasks of the job holder

A. Safety Management & Risk Assessment

• Develop and implement HSE policies, SOPs, and safety guidelines across operational locations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, fire safety, labour, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and close identified safety gaps through corrective and preventive actions.

B. Warehouse & Logistics Safety

• Ensure safe storage, stacking, picking, packing, loading, and unloading of automotive spare parts.
• Monitor safe use of material-handling equipment, warehouse racking, and lifting equipment.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, clear emergency exits, safe pedestrian movement, and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment usage.
• Implement safety procedures for delivery vehicles, drivers, transporters, and vehicle movement within premises.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of oils, lubricants, and other hazardous materials, wherever applicable.

C. Fire & Emergency Management

• Ensure availability, accessibility, and maintenance of fire protection and emergency equipment.
• Develop emergency response plans and conduct periodic fire drills and evacuation exercises.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, first-aid arrangements, and incident response.

D. Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; conduct root-cause analysis.
• Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain incident records and report significant incidents to management and authorities, as applicable.

E. Training & Safety Awareness

• Conduct safety induction for employees, contractors, drivers, and temporary workers.
• Organise toolbox talks, refresher training, and safety awareness programmes.
• Promote safe work practices, PPE compliance, and employee participation in safety initiatives.

F. Compliance, Audits & Reporting

• Maintain safety documentation, risk assessments, inspection reports, and training records.
• Conduct internal safety audits and coordinate statutory and external inspections.
• Prepare monthly safety performance reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, Facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Recognised qualification in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent, as applicable to the role.
• Approximately 8–10 years of relevant experience in EHS, preferably in warehousing, logistics, automotive distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in safety audits, risk assessment, incident investigation, fire safety, and statutory compliance.
• Multi-location operational experience is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety, risk management, and applicable Indian regulations.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, material handling, and logistics safety.
• Strong communication, training, problem-solving, and incident investigation skills.
• Proficiency in safety documentation, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel to operational locations as required.

About Koovers

Koovers is a technology-enabled B2B automotive aftermarket platform that supplies automotive spare parts to workshops, garages, retailers and other ecosystem partners.

Website: www.koovers.com