EHS Manager - Taste and Wellbeing

Givaudan; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive package with benefits

Learning opportunities

Creative team environment

Healthcare + retirement plan

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking an EHS Manager for Taste & Wellbeing sites in India, based in Pune. You will lead the EHS agenda, ensure regulatory compliance, manage operational risks, and promote a strong safety culture aligned with corporate standards and business goals.

You will drive process safety programs (PHA, HIRA, PSSR), audits, training, and CAPA, mentor site teams, and collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to embed EHS into daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in chemical engineering/chemistry or related field with Advanced Safety diploma.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive EHS experience in flavours, pharma, chemicals, or related process industries.
• At least 2–3 years of leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international EHS standards (NFPA, ATEX, IECEx).
• Experience with EHS management systems and SAP/RCMS/PSM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy, systems, culture, and compliance across India sites.
• Advise leadership to drive a safe, compliant work environment.
• Drive process safety programs (PHA, PRA, PSSR, HIRA, ergonomics, hazardous materials).
• Oversee EHS governance via audits, Gemba Walks, and emergency plans.
• Promote proactive safety culture and CAPA for continuous improvement.
• Develop and deploy EHS training and engagement programs.
• Oversee EHS procurement, contractor safety, PPE, and CapEx monitoring.
• Mentor site EHS teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in chemical engineering or chemistry

CLI/RLI/MSBTE Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

Tools

RCMS

PSM systems

SAP

Job description

EHS Manager – Taste and Wellbeing

As an EHS Manager for Taste & Wellbeing (T&W) sites in India, you will lead the Environment, Health & Safety agenda by ensuring regulatory compliance, managing operational risks, and promoting a strong safety culture aligned with business goals and corporate standards. You will report directly to the Head of Operations, SAMEA, and will be based in Pune.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, systems, culture, and compliance across multiple Taste & Wellbeing sites in India, ensuring alignment with business priorities, operational excellence, and applicable legal and corporate requirements.
• Partner closely with business and site leadership teams to advise, influence, and drive actions that create and sustain a safe, compliant, and high‑performing work environment.
• Drive process safety and operational risk management programs, including PHA, PRA, PSSR, HIRA, ergonomics assessments, hazardous material management, statutory compliance, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of EHS governance through internal audits, Gemba Walks, compliance reviews, and robust emergency preparedness programs, including Site Emergency Plans and drills.
• Foster a proactive safety culture by promoting reporting of unsafe acts and conditions, leading incident investigations, and ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to support continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and deployment of impactful EHS training programs, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen accountability and safety ownership at all organizational levels.
• Oversee EHS‑related procurement, contractor safety management, PPE compliance, and monitoring of EHS CapEx initiatives to ensure operational and regulatory requirements are met.
• Mentor and develop site EHS teams while collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to embed EHS principles into day‑to‑day operations and business decision‑making.

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering/chemistry or related discipline, coupled with a CLI/RLI/MSBTE‑recognized Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive EHS experience within Flavour & Fragrance, Pharmaceuticals (API), Specialty Chemicals, FMCG, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Has at least 2‑3 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS independently within medium to large manufacturing operations, including multi‑site exposure.
• Strong expertise in process & workplace safety management and a proven ability to build and sustain a safety‑first culture across both manufacturing and corporate environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of national and international EHS standards and frameworks, including NFPA, ATEX, IECEx, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Experience with EHS management systems and digital tools, including RCMS, PSM systems, SAP, and other business‑integrated platforms.
• Proven capability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic EHS initiatives within a complex matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools.
• Fluency in local Indian languages such as Marathi and/or Hindi will be considered an advantage.
• Able to travel between Pune, Mumbai, Daman & Roha sites.

Our Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plan.

Everyone—regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances—is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.