Asst. Manager EHS

Tenneco; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco India is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives at our Pune-area plant. You will develop and implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and drive compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

With 8–15 years in automotive or manufacturing environments, you’ll coordinate audits, training, emergency response, and safety programs while engaging stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture and measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in EHS roles within automotive/manufacturing.
• Experience in plant-level safety operations, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to multi-location or large-scale manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and standards across the plant.
• Lead risk assessments, JSA, HIRA and hazard identification activities.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, OSHA guidelines and local environmental regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor EHS KPIs (LTIR, TRIR, near misses, unsafe acts/conditions).
• Coordinate training, safety campaigns and awareness sessions.
• Manage Permit-to-Work, Lockout-Tagout and contractor safety management systems.

Skills

EHS Management

Risk Assessments

Regulatory Compliance

Audits

Training & Awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering / Environmental Science

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

About Tenneco

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. 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.

About Tenneco

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and standards across the plant.
• Conduct risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HIRA, and hazard identification activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under Factory Act, OSHA guidelines, and local environmental regulations.
• Lead incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and monitor safety KPIs including LTIR, TRIR, near misses, and unsafe acts/conditions.
• Conduct periodic safety audits, inspections, and workplace safety assessments.
• Ensure effective implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and contractor safety management systems.

Environmental Management

• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Manage waste disposal systems including hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Monitor emissions, effluent treatment systems, water consumption, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Coordinate environmental audits and ensure timely submission of statutory reports.
• Support sustainability and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

Occupational Health

• Coordinate employee health surveillance and occupational health programs.
• Monitor workplace ergonomics and industrial hygiene practices.
• Conduct awareness programs on occupational health hazards.
• Ensure availability and usage of appropriate PPE across all departments.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct EHS induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Organize safety campaigns, toolbox talks, mock drills, and awareness sessions.
• Develop training materials related to safety and environmental compliance.
• Build employee engagement in safety culture initiatives.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Conduct fire safety inspections and mock emergency drills.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams and local authorities.
• Ensure readiness of firefighting equipment and emergency systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain EHS documentation, records, SOPs, and compliance registers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports and presentations for management review.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.

Experience Requirement

• 8 - 15 years of experience in EHS role, preferably in automotive/manufacturing industry
• Experience in handling plant-level safety operations, audits, and compliance
• Exposure to multi-location or large-scale manufacturing setups is an advantage