Assistant Manager - HSE (F/M/D)

000439 Freudenberg Filtration Technologies India Private Limited; Sanaswadi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies India Private Limited in Maharashtra is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead the local plant's health, safety, and environment program. You will drive strategy, oversee risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while mentoring the HSE team.

You will collaborate with site leadership to implement training, foster continuous improvement, and ensure statutory and corporate HSE requirements are met, supporting safe and sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a business, technical, or engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of job-specific experience in HSE management with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of local HSE laws, corporate standards, and ISO certifications (ISO 14001/45001).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level.
• Fluent in local language and English.

Responsibilities

• HSE Strategy Implementation: Drive, develop, and implement HSE strategies in the local plant, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, regulations, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Accident Prevention & Safety Oversight: Lead initiatives to prevent accidents, manage risk assessments, and support plant management in fulfilling statutory and company HSE requirements.
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and assessments of plant installations and technical equipment to ensure compliance with local laws and ISO standards.
• Crisis Management & Consultation: Act as a consultant to the Site Executive Officer (SEO) in matters related to local crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Leadership & Training: Lead the HSE team, coordinate the work of HSE Officers, and implement training programs to raise employee awareness of HSE policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement in HSE: Act as the connecting point for HSE topics across departments, fostering continuous improvement of HSE processes in the local plant.
• HSE Program Implementation: Oversee the implementation of corporate and local HSE initiatives, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Lead risk assessments and manage risk mitigation plans, ensuring that all plant operations adhere to established safety protocols.
• Statutory & Corporate HSE Compliance: Ensure the plant adheres to statutory HSE requirements and company standards, including supporting plant leadership in achieving and maintaining certifications.
• Employee Engagement & Mentoring: Provide mentorship and counseling to the HSE team and plant employees, encouraging open-mindedness and objectivity in safety practices and conflict resolution.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audit & risk assessment

Employee training

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

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Responsibilities

• HSE Strategy Implementation: Drive, develop, and implement HSE strategies in the local plant, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, regulations, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Accident Prevention & Safety Oversight: Lead initiatives to prevent accidents, manage risk assessments, and support plant management in fulfilling statutory and company HSE requirements.
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and assessments of plant installations and technical equipment to ensure compliance with local laws and ISO standards.
• Crisis Management & Consultation: Act as a consultant to the Site Executive Officer (SEO) in matters related to local crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Leadership & Training: Lead the HSE team, coordinate the work of HSE Officers, and implement training programs to raise employee awareness of HSE policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement in HSE: Act as the connecting point for HSE topics across departments, fostering continuous improvement of HSE processes in the local plant.
• HSE Program Implementation: Oversee the implementation of corporate and local HSE initiatives, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Lead risk assessments and manage risk mitigation plans, ensuring that all plant operations adhere to established safety protocols.
• Statutory & Corporate HSE Compliance: Ensure the plant adheres to statutory HSE requirements and company standards, including supporting plant leadership in achieving and maintaining certifications.
• Employee Engagement & Mentoring: Provide mentorship and counseling to the HSE team and plant employees, encouraging open-mindedness and objectivity in safety practices and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above, ideally in a business, technical, or engineering discipline.
• Over 6 years of job-specific work experience in HSE management, including leadership roles in team management and safety program development.
• Strong knowledge of local HSE laws and regulations, corporate standards, and ISO certifications relevant to HSE (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) at an advanced level.
• Proficiency in Workday and SharePoint.
• Expertise in conducting HSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Fluent in local language and English.

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