Manager Environment & Safety

United Breweries Ltd.; Palakkad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in India is seeking a Manager for Environment & Safety. The role requires over 10 years of experience in managing safety compliance and audits in FMCG or large industries. Responsibilities include preparing legal matrices, driving adherence to statutory submissions, and organizing safety training for employees and contractors. This full-time position offers a chance to impact workplace safety significantly and ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in safety management within FMCG or large industries.
• Background in managing audits and compliance with safety regulations.
• Proven track record in training employees and contract workforce on safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal matrices and calendars for plant employees.
• Drive adherence to legal requirements and statutory submissions.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate annual audits.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety training

Legal compliance

Management of audits

Job description

Position - Manager Environment & Safety

Experience - 10+ Years (Background in FMCG/large industry is preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare a legal matrix and calendar, defining roles and responsibilities for all plant employees (across on‑roll employee and contract workforce)
• Drive adherence to laid down legal requirements and statutory submissions (monthly, half‑yearly and yearly)
• Coordinate with statutory bodies/agencies for approvals on plans, in coordination with HR
• Identify pending items in Material Review Meetings from a statutory perspective and collaborate with plant teams for planning for necessary action in the following month
• Submit to local Govt. agencies (e.g. department of factories) safety, health and environment related reports (e.g. monthly water returns, treated water) on a periodic basis and annual returns, as required
• Participate in Toolbox Talks with plant teams explaining hazards involved in the processes, providing necessary PPE to be used and resolving any HSE related issues

Systems, Certifications and Audits

• Ensure all work on site is conducted after receipt of necessary permit, adequate training of workers and with due monitoring of conditions
• Conduct risk assessment across all operations, identifying hazards and related risk levels according to categories; Check present controls and determine if any adjustments are required.
• Facilitate annual audits (electrical and safety) conducted by 3rd parties; Review report findings and close NCs by driving requisite corrective actions.

Safety Training and Education

• Organize trainings at the unit for employees, contract workforce, vendors etc. aligned with the annual HSE training calendar
• Keep track of training implementation; conduct skill assessments to monitor progress
• Train internal resources to make subject matter experts who can then conduct trainings on the shop floor

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing