To ensure a safe working environment by implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, ensuring statutory compliance, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor all EHS policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
- Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, and other applicable safety regulations.
- Organize safety induction training for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks, mock drills, and safety awareness programs.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor the use of PPE and ensure compliance across all departments.
- Issue work permits (Hot Work, Height Work, Confined Space, Electrical Isolation, etc.) and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate fire safety activities, emergency response, and evacuation drills.
- Maintain statutory records, safety registers, and EHS documentation.
- Coordinate with government authorities during inspections and audits.
- Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and MIS.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Science.
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS/ADIS/PGDIS or equivalent).
Experience
- 3-8 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing, distillery, bottling, FMCG, chemical, or process industry.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and legal compliance.
- Good understanding of fire safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- MS Office and report preparation.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
- Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
- 100% statutory compliance.
- Timely closure of safety observations.
- Completion of safety training as per the annual plan.
- Successful completion of internal and external safety audits.
