Assistant Manager - EHS

Tenneco Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Bengaluru, India seeks an Assistant Manager-EHS to lead site-level EHS programs, ensure compliant implementation of policies, and minimize risks across manufacturing operations, while partnering with operations and HR to embed safety into daily routines and drive continuous improvement.

You will drive hazard identification, incident investigations, audits, training, and KPI reporting; track EHSS metrics; and coordinate with safety teams to sustain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in OH&S or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in EHS program management.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure consistent implementation of EHS policy and programs.
• Ensure work permit system and safety management for contractors and visitors.
• Advise on proper PPE usage and coordinate safety awareness events.
• Participate in incident reporting, root-cause investigations, and CAPA.
• Develop and report EHSS metrics at site level.
• Support EHS audits and training programs; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Emergency response actions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Manufacturing safety

PPE experience

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Auditing

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in OH&S or related field

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

We are seeking Assistant Manager-EHS who can help in shaping ensuring the respective plant level implementation, and maintenance of EHS systems, programs and initiatives to support Tenneco’s conformance with applicable legal and other requirements related to EHS in order to minimize risks and liabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and ensure consistent implementation of Tenneco’s EHS policy, procedures, standards and guidance documents, programs, and initiatives, EHS Management System, and other enterprise requirements.
• Implementation & adherence of work permit system, contractor and visitor safety management system.
• To advise usage of proper & good quality PPE at workplace. Coordinating safety Awareness & Events.
• Evaluate and assess the internal EHS incident reporting process/system including participating in root cause investigation, development of corrective and preventive action plans, communication of lessons learned and usage of electronic incident reporting tool.
• Identify, monitor, track, drive, and report leading and lagging EHSS metrics and KPIs metrics to ensure site level engagement and transparent communication.
• Participate in and support corporate EHS audit program and other internal assessment measures for all applicable Tenneco locations.
• Develop and present plant specific EHS trainings in line with EHS training matrix/deployment plan(s) covering both legal and Tenneco EHS requirements.
• Facilitates process of industrial hygiene, ergonomic evaluations to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and Tenneco requirements. Specific attention is needed to evaluate and ensure compliance with local EHS requirements.
• Maintain records; Training, Incident Reporting and corrective action taken.
• Representative for EHS Management Systems, Internal & External Audits - ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Emergency response actions dealing with the environment, employees, or the community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a four (4) year degree (Bachelor of Science) in Occupational Health and/or Safety, Industrial Hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent, engineering or another relevant field desired. Relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing long-term EHS strategies to improve overall safety performance.
• Effective Communication: Clear and concise communication is crucial for conveying safety protocols, addressing concerns, and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify issues and implement effective solutions to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Decision-Making: Making informed decisions that prioritize safety and compliance while balancing operational needs.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all safety protocols are meticulously followed and documented.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving conflicts that may arise related to safety concerns.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and proficiency in local languages preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environmental requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment, walking, standing, and other motion-based activities.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety legal requirements.
• Strong background in hazard identification, risk assessment, accident investigation and development of corrective actions / risk reduction measures.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven facilitation skills including the ability to influence others.
• Strong team-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills including ability to manage projects and to track projects through completion.
• Demonstrate good understanding of latest relevant EHS legislation.
• Fluent computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience in the automotive industry a plus.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities