Aequs is Hiring For GM - EHS

Aequs

Belagavi District

On-site

INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aequs Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. in Belagavi seeks a General Manager – EHS to lead the Environment, Health & Safety function across aerospace manufacturing operations.

You will drive the EHS strategy, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and foster a world-class safety culture with sustainability integration. You will oversee risk management, occupational health, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness, partnering with leaders, regulators, and customers to achieve zero harm and regulatory

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, or related Engineering.
Full-time Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety from a recognized institution.
Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Sustainability, or MBA will be an added advantage.
Minimum 18-25 years of experience in EHS management within Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Heavy Engineering, or Process Industries.
Minimum 8-10 years of leadership experience managing large-scale EHS functions.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the EHS strategy aligned with aerospace objectives and global best practices.
Govern EHS framework ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Integrate EHS into decision-making across functions and processes.
Drive compliance with CPCB, SPCB, Factories Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, MSIHC, Petroleum Rules, and related regulations.
Lead audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
Establish leading and lagging indicators; report to senior leadership.
Oversee enterprise risk assessments and hazard analyses.
Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
Manage contractor safety and high-risk activities safely.
Ensure occupational health management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and medical surveillance.
Develop emergency plans, drills, and response effectiveness reviews.
Liaise with authorities for approvals and environmental clearances.
Drive sustainability, waste reduction, resource conservation, and ESG projects.
Lead EHS digitalization, analytics and continuous improvement.
Foster proactive safety culture through campaigns and leadership engagement.
Mentor the EHS team and build organizational capability across levels.

Skills

EHS Strategy

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Management

Occupational Health

Risk Assessment

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Sustainability & ESG

Contractor Safety

Audit & Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Training & Competency

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, or related Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Sustainability, or MBA

Job description

Job Title: General Manager Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Function: EHS
Business: Aerospace
Company: Aequs Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Belagavi

Job Summary

The General Manager – EHS will lead the Environment, Health & Safety function across Aerospace Manufacturing operations at Belagavi. The role is responsible for driving the organization's EHS strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and aerospace customer requirements, fostering a world-class safety culture, and embedding sustainability initiatives across the manufacturing ecosystem. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership in risk management, environmental compliance, occupational health, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement to achieve zero harm and regulatory excellence. The role requires close collaboration with business leaders, customers, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams to support business growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the EHS strategy aligned with Aerospace business objectives and global best practices.
Lead the overall EHS governance framework across manufacturing operations, ensuring full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Actively participate in business and operational decision-making processes to integrate EHS considerations into all functions.
Drive compliance with requirements related to CPCB, SPCB, Factories Act, Hazardous Waste Management, MSIHC Rules, Petroleum Rules, and other applicable regulations.
Lead customer, certification, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
Establish and monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and provide periodic reviews to senior leadership.
Drive enterprise-wide risk assessment programs, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and hazard identification studies.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Lead contractor safety management programs and ensure safe execution of all high-risk activities.
Ensure effective occupational health management, industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomics programs, and medical surveillance systems.
Develop emergency preparedness and response plans, conduct mock drills, and review emergency response effectiveness.
Liaise with government authorities for statutory approvals, renewals, inspections, and environmental clearances.
Drive sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, resource conservation, environmental performance improvement, and ESG-related projects.
Lead EHS digitalization, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, safety campaigns, behavioral safety programs, and leadership interventions.
Mentor and develop the EHS team and build organizational capability across all levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
Full-time Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety from a recognized institution.
Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Sustainability, or MBA will be an added advantage.
Minimum 18-25 years of experience in EHS management within Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, Heavy Engineering, or Process Industries.
Minimum 8-10 years of leadership experience managing large-scale EHS functions.

Skills & Competencies