Safety Officer (EHS)

Mumbai, India | 5+ Years Experience | Full-Time

HO: Malad West, Mumbai | Plant: Tarapur MIDC

D.R. Coats Ink & Resins Pvt. Ltd. (DRC) is a professionally managed, ISO 9001-certified synthetic resin manufacturer established in 2003. From a modest start of 140 MT/year, DRC has grown to an annual capacity of 35,000 MT, exporting to 45+ countries across 6 continents. Our manufacturing facilities in MIDC Maharashtra and GIDC Gujarat serve global industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and construction chemicals.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Officer to oversee Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities at our Tarapur manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations, implement best EHS practices, conduct risk assessments, and foster a strong safety culture across the organization. This role is best suited for professionals with experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments.

5+ Years

Western Suburbs, Mumbai

5–7 LPA (Depending on Experience & Expertise)

• Implement and monitor Environment, Health & Safety policies across the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental laws, and company EHS standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through continuous awareness and engagement initiatives.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) guidelines, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, permits, licenses, and EHS documentation.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain incident reports and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Develop emergency response procedures and coordinate mock drills.

• Conduct induction and periodic safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Organize fire safety drills, emergency preparedness exercises, and toolbox talks.
• Drive employee participation in workplace safety initiatives.

• Monitor waste management, emissions, effluent handling, and pollution control activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Support environmental audits and regulatory inspections.

• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, HR, and Quality teams to ensure safe working practices.
• Support ISO management systems, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare EHS reports, dashboards, and compliance updates for management review.

Criteria

Requirement

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry (Minimum Qualification)

Experience

Minimum 5 years in EHS / Industrial Safety within Chemical or Process Manufacturing industries

Industry

Experience in Specialty Chemicals, Polymers, Resins, Paints, Coatings, or related manufacturing industries preferred

Core Knowledge

Industrial Safety, Environmental Compliance, Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, Emergency Response, Statutory Compliance, EHS Management Systems

Location

Candidates residing in Western Suburbs of Mumbai preferred

Languages

Proficient in English and Hindi / Marathi

Skills

Strong knowledge of safety regulations, excellent observation and analytical skills, incident investigation, communication, training, and stakeholder management

• Export-oriented, globally present specialty chemicals company operating in 45+ countries.
• High-growth, professionally managed organisation with ISO 9001, EcoVadis, REACH, and UN Global Compact certifications.
• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to contribute to a world-class safety culture in a growing manufacturing organization.
• Empowered work environment with ownership, learning opportunities, and long-term career growth.

www.drcresins.com

D.R. Coats Ink & Resins Pvt. Ltd.

New Sonal Link Industrial Estate, Malad West, Mumbai – 400064

+91 022-6866 0700