Safety Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Manager in implementing the Safety Strategy across the assigned manufacturing area.
• Execute Process Safety Management activities including Task Risk Assessments, HAZOP action closure, PSSR, MOC implementation and Critical Control verification.
• Conduct Machine Safety Risk Assessments and ensure effective implementation of machine guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, functional safety requirements and safe equipment commissioning.
• Implement controls for process-specific risks within the assigned area (e.g., powders and NMP in Electrode; lasers, electrolyte and dry rooms in Assembly; high-voltage systems, formation cycling and thermal risks in Formation).
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, workplace risk assessments and legal compliance verification; ensure timely closure of identified actions.
• Drive contractor safety, permit-to-work compliance, LOTO implementation and safe maintenance practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture through field presence, quality safety observations, behavioural interventions, toolbox talks and Stop Work Authority.
• Lead incident reporting, preliminary investigation, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation and sharing of operational learning within the assigned area.
• Monitor critical safety barriers, safety KPIs and operational discipline to sustain safe manufacturing performance.
• Develop operator and contractor competency through structured safety training, coaching and on-the-job guidance.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical engineering, Plus M.E / MTech / MBA in Industrial Safety or Diploma in Industrial Safety preferred.
• Experience : 3-4 years
• Skills
• Proficient in International / National Best practice Safety Standards
• Functional Machine Safety Expert
• ISO 14001 / 45001
• ISO / IS standards related to safety
• Local legal regulations.
• Battery / Cell Manufacturing Safety