Head-Safety & Occupational Health

Titan Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Company in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Strategic OHS Leader to shape and execute safety governance across manufacturing and retail footprints in India.

You will lead risk assessments, investigations, CAPA, vendor safety, and safety training while collaborating with regional heads and regulatory bodies for progressive safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is mandatory.
• Industrial Safety qualification is preferred.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management is preferred.
• NEBOSH or equivalent professional safety certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in leading Safety & Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term and annual OHS strategic plans aligned with Titan's business and sustainability objectives.
• Formulate, implement, and maintain OHS policies, procedures, standards, and the OHS Manual across all divisions.
• Integrate OHS practices across plants, ISCM, retail stores, and offices in India and international ops.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and validate safety plans for contractors and vendors.
• Lead end-to-end root-cause investigations and implement CAPA.
• Drive safety governance across facilities, vendor ecosystems, and contractor ops.
• Track and report OHS performance indicators to the Sustainability Committee.
• Collaborate with Unit Heads and regional leaders to embed safety into daily operations.
• Mentor a team of 20–25 ISCM and Regional Safety Officers; rollout training programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).

Degree / Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Preferred).

Professional Safety Certification (NEBOSH or equivalent) (Mandatory).

Job description

Job Requirements

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Strategic OHS Planning & Execution

Develop and implement long-term and annual OHS strategic plans aligned with Titan's overarching business and sustainability objectives.

Formulate, implement, and maintain comprehensive OHS policies, procedures, standards, and the organizational OHS Manual across all business divisions (Watches, Jewellery, EyeCare, Taneira, Emerging Businesses).

Seamlessly integrate OHS best practices across manufacturing plants, ISCM, retail store networks, and corporate offices across India and international business operations.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

Prepare, conduct, and oversee enterprise qualitative and quantitative risk assessments across all operational touchpoints.

Establish protocols to review and validate OHS risk assessments and safety plans submitted by contractors, vendors, and business associates.

Lead end-to-end root-cause investigations for incidents, accidents, and near-miss cases; implement proactive preventive and corrective action plans (CAPA).

Operational Safety & Governance across Value Chains

Drive safety governance across 11 manufacturing facilities, 5.3 mn+ sq. ft. of retail footprint, vendor ecosystems, and contractor operations.

Oversee health and safety management across third-party networks, retail store expansions, and project sites.

Track, analyze, and report OHS performance indicators, safety metrics, and statistics to executive management and the Sustainability Committee.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Unit Heads, Regional Business Heads (RBHs), Retail Heads, and OHS Champions to embed safety into daily operations.

Provide expert guidance, policy frameworks, and functional OHS support to Titan's subsidiaries (TEAL, CaratLane, TCTL, International operations).

Build strong collaborative relationships with external regulatory bodies, safety auditors, and industry forums.

People Leadership & Safety Culture

Mentor, inspire, and build capabilities within a team of 20-25 ISCM and Regional Safety Officers.

Design and roll out functional OHS training programs and safety awareness campaigns across multi-generational and diverse employee bases.

Role model Titan's core values of Integrity and Care, establishing a progressive, fail-safe environment that prioritizes total employee well-being (Titan Cares).

3. THE PERSON

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).
• Degree / Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Preferred).
• Professional Safety Certification (NEBOSH or equivalent) (Mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in leading Safety & Occupational Health functions within large-scale Retail and Manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of leading OHS strategy for complex multi-locational operations, supply chains, and extensive retail footprints.
• Proven experience in OHS standard implementation (ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001) and thorough familiarity with Indian and global OHS codes and statutory regulations.
• Willingness to travel extensively across regional offices, manufacturing plants, and retail locations.

Key Competencies

Strategic Safety Vision & Thinking Big: Envisions future-ready safety frameworks that scale with business expansion. Connects OHS strategy with broader enterprise growth, network expansion, and international footprint while keeping people safety paramount.

Safety Eco-System Management & Operations: Demonstrates deep operational understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and retail safety protocols. Establishes robust mechanisms for vendor/contractor management, site audits, risk profiling, and emergency preparedness.

Business Acumen & Value Creation: Connects health and safety performance to operational efficiency, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and enterprise brand trust. Translates safety requirements into seamless business processes without impeding agility.

Influences for Impact & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Seamlessly collaborates across business divisions (Jewellery, Watches, EyeCare, Taneira, etc.) and corporate functions (HR, Projects, Legal, Operations). Builds alignment among diverse leadership groups to embed safety as a core business driver.

Nurtures Relationships & Partner Management: Builds trust and credibility with internal teams, business associates, franchisees, and contractor communities to ensure uniform safety culture across third-party operations.

Supports, Trusts & Empowers Teams: Fosters an open, fail-safe culture where safety concerns and near-misses can be reported without fear. Empowers safety teams across regions to take ownership and make swift, proactive decisions.

Leading Diverse Teams & Accountability: Inspires, coaches, and holds accountable a geographically dispersed team of safety professionals. Promotes diversity, transparency, and high performance across all regions.

Learning Agility & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates strong curiosity and agility to learn changing safety technologies, evolving regulatory landscapes, and new business models across Titan's expanding portfolio.

Work Experience

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).
• Degree / Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Preferred).
• Professional Safety Certification (NEBOSH or equivalent) (Mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in leading Safety & Occupational Health functions within large-scale Retail and Manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of leading OHS strategy for complex multi-locational operations, supply chains, and extensive retail footprints.
• Proven experience in OHS standard implementation (ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001) and thorough familiarity with Indian and global OHS codes and statutory regulations.
• Willingness to travel extensively across regional offices, manufacturing plants, and retail locations.