Senior Safety Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Support the Lead Cell Safety in implementing the Cell Manufacturing Safety Strategy across the assigned manufacturing area.
• Drive implementation of Process Safety Management activities including HAZOP recommendations, Bow-Tie barriers, Task Risk Assessments, PSSR, MOC and Critical Control Management.
• Lead Machine Safety Risk Assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and ISO 13849 and ensure implementation of safety functions, guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, functional safety validation and equipment buy-off (FAT/SAT).
• Implement controls for battery-specific risks associated with powders, NMP, electrolyte, dry rooms, static electricity, lasers, X-ray systems, formation, high-voltage systems, thermal events, damaged cells and fire protection.
• Support safe design, commissioning, start-up and routine operations through close coordination with Production, Engineering, Projects, Maintenance and Quality.
• Develop, implement and maintain plant safety procedures, engineering standards, work instructions and management systems aligned with RIL standards, statutory requirements and international standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible field leadership, safety observations, employee engagement, contractor safety management, coaching and Stop Work Authority.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, legal compliance reviews, critical barrier verification and monitor safety KPIs to ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead incident reporting, classification, investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions while sharing operational learning across the plant.
• Mentor executives and frontline teams to build competency and continuously improve Cell Manufacturing Safety performance.

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 : 7-12 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