Assistant General Manager- EHS

Navlakha Management Services; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Navlakha Management Services seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety across manufacturing operations in Vadodara. You will develop and implement robust EHS strategies, drive a proactive safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with operations, engineering, HR, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Industrial Safety / EHS such as PDIS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS strategies across manufacturing operations.
• Lead EHS team and drive safety culture through training and engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments, permit-to-work, LOTO, and hazard control.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, OSHA/OSHWC, Environmental and Fire Safety regulations.
• Manage ISO 45001, ISO 14001, PSM, and Responsible Care compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis; drive corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor, machine, electrical, fire, and confined space safety programs.
• Ensure operation of ETP/STP, waste management, and environmental monitoring.
• Conduct audits, safety inspections, and management reviews; close observations.
• Develop emergency plans and coordinate with authorities; conduct mock drills.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continual improvement; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Education

Industrial Safety / EHS (PDIS or equivalent)

Tools

HIRA

HAZOP

JSA

PTW

LOTO

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, objectives, and safety improvement programs across manufacturing operations.
• Lead EHS team and drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Conduct HIRA/JSA, risk assessments, permit-to-work, LOTO implementation, and workplace hazard control.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, OSHA/OSHWC, Environmental, Fire Safety, and other statutory regulations.
• Manage ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Responsible Care (RC) compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reduction of LTI and recordable incidents.
• Oversee contractor safety, machine safety, electrical safety, fire safety, work-at-height, and confined space safety programs.
• Ensure effective operation of ETP/STP, waste management, environmental monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct internal/external audits, safety inspections, management reviews, and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Develop emergency response plans, conduct mock drills, and coordinate with regulatory authorities and emergency agencies.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, prepare management dashboards, analyze trends, and drive continual improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, Quality, and Security teams to strengthen EHS performance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 1520+ years of relevant experience in EHS / Industrial Safety, preferably within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Qualification in Industrial Safety / EHS such as PDIS or equivalent.
• Strong experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) and plant-level EHS operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, PTW, LOTO, incident investigation and RCA.
• Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and Responsible Care systems.
• Strong understanding of environmental and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with experience in chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing plants will be preferred.