Lead EHS (Manager/Sr. Manager)

Careerist Management Consultants; Ludhiana; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Transportation subsidy

Job summary

Careerist Management Consultants in Ludhiana invites applications for Lead EHS (Manager/Sr. Manager) to head the Environment, Health & Safety function at the plant.

9–15 years of experience in a plant setting is required, with B.E./B.Tech (Full Time) qualifications and day shifts (9:00 AM–5:30 PM). The role involves strategic leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement across Safety and Environment, with emphasis on incident investigations and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• EHS leadership in a plant environment.
• Experience in high-risk chemical environments preferred.
• Plant-based EHS experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the EHS strategy for the plant.
• Lead the EHS team across Safety and Environment domains.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.
• Drive waste reduction, pollution control and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Mentor and develop the EHS team through training and competency development.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses and implement preventive actions.
• Engage regulatory bodies, auditors, and internal stakeholders to embed EHS practices.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech ( Full Time)

Job description

Job Title: Lead EHS (Manager/Sr. Manager)

Location: Ludhiana

Experience: 9-15 Years

Reporting to: Plant Head

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech ( Full Time)

Working days - 6 days a week ( Mon-Sat)

Shift - Day, General - 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Ludhiana Plant Manpower : 176

There is no company accommodation/quarter facility, Only Canteen + Transportation is subsidy basis is available

This is purely plant-based role and plant based exp is mandatory in this.

Job purpose :

To lead and manage the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) function at the plant, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement in environmental and occupational health standards.

Job Context & Major Challenges:

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex EHS laws in a high-risk chemical environment.
• Team Coordination: Managing a multi-layered team across safety and environment functions.
• Hazard Management: Ensuring safe handling of flammable and toxic materials.
• Cultural Shift: Driving proactive safety behavior across all levels.
• Incident Response: Leading investigations and implementing preventive actions.
• Resource Optimization: Balancing EHS goals with budget and operational constraints.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborating with internal teams and external regulators.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopting best practices and innovations in EHS.

Key Result Areas:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the EHS strategy aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the EHS team comprising Section Heads, Engineers, and Front Line Officers across Safety and Environment domains.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and improve EHS performance metrics.
• Drive initiatives for waste reduction, pollution control, and energy efficiency.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop the EHS team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adequate training and competency development across all levels.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with external agencies, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to embed EHS practices in operations.,

Relationship Type

Internal: Production & Maintenance Departments, Human Resources (HR), Quality Assurance, Plant Head, Engineering/Projects Team, Central EHS team

External

Regulatory Bodies (e.g., PCB, Factory Inspectorate),Third-Party Auditors & Consultants,Emergency Services (Fire, Medical),Local Community Representatives