GM / Sr.GM - EHS(Environmental Health & Safety) / Female / Bangalore

BVR People Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BVR People Consulting is assisting a reputed MNC based at Anekal, Karnataka to hire a Deputy General Manager or General Manager for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) in the India region. The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing plant safety and industrial safety, with leadership experience to shape a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace.

You will develop and oversee the EHS strategy, drive regulatory compliance, lead multi-site operations, and deploy IMS standards

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in EHS across industrial/operational environments.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in a managerial or regional role.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, or large-scale operations preferred.
• Strong exposure to regulatory frameworks and liaison with statutory authorities.
• Experience in multi-site operations with alignment to global standards and practices.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards; coordinate audits with authorities.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with objectives.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive EHS initiatives.
• Establish and maintain Business Continuity Plans and Crisis Management frameworks.
• Identify risks, conduct hazard identification and risk assessments; lead investigations.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives including decarbonization and emissions control.
• Deploy Integrated Management System (IMS) across India with ISO 45001/14001/50001.
• Lead standardization and deployment of safety systems across locations.
• Establish health, safety, emergency response and training programs.
• Mentor EHS team and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance safety outcomes.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Masters or Bachelor's in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hi,

Warm Greeting!

We are looking for Deputy General Manager or General Manager (India region) - Environmental and Employee Health & Safety role with good experience in Manufacturing plant with Industrial safety experience. This Opportunity for a reputed MNC Organization based at Anekal, Karnataka Location.

opened for Female candidates

Categories: Environment/ Safety & sustainable development

Work Model: Onsite

Description:

• Join our dynamic team as a DGM Environmental and Employee Health & Safety! Help shape a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for our workforce and environment while making a meaningful impact on our organization's commitment to excellence in EHS practices.
• The DGM Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organizations EHS strategy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety and sustainability across all the sites of India region. This role leads initiatives to minimize environmental impact, prevent workplace injuries, and ensure operational excellence in health and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and industry standards, and effectively coordinate audits and inspections with statutory authorities.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational objectives, while fostering a strong and proactive safety culture across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement to drive EHS initiatives and ensure alignment across business functions.
• Establish and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Crisis Management frameworks to ensure organizational resilience.
• Identify potential risks, conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, and lead incident investigations, ensuring effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste-to-productivity programs, decarbonization efforts, emissions control, and regulatory compliance.
• Spearhead the deployment of an Integrated Management System (IMS) across the India region, covering ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Lead the standardization and deployment of safety systems and processes across all locations to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Establish and monitor health, safety, and emergency response systems, along with structured employee training and wellness programs.
• Drive training, competency development, and capability building across sites to strengthen organizational EHS performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the EHS team, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to continuously enhance safety outcomes.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience & Skill required:

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in EHS functions across industrial or operational environments.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in a managerial or regional role, with demonstrated team management capability.
• Proven experience in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, or large-scale operations is preferred.
• Strong exposure to regulatory frameworks and liaison with statutory authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-site operations, with alignment to global standards and practices.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to risk management and decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.

Thanks & Regards,

Gowsalya