Program Manager - Safety

TVS Motor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Motor is seeking an Assistant Manager - Safety Systems, Governance Culture to strengthen safety performance across manufacturing operations. You will drive incident learning, governance, ergonomic risk management, and audits, while developing engineering safety standards and leading safety culture initiatives.

Responsibilities include planning MSI audits, tracking corrective actions, and managing safety vendors to enhance overall compliance and risk reduction across direct and indirect

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing safety governance and culture.
• Proven ability to close incident learnings and track action items.
• Experience deploying MSI audits and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident learning closure governance with structured cadence and stakeholder communication.
• Plan MSI audits quarterly and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and implement controls.
• Monitor LSR/GSR compliance and address high-risk deviations.
• Provide MSI performance reporting and trend analysis.
• Manage vendor consultants for PPE, safety tech, and ergonomics.
• Govern thematic safety program areas and engineering safety standards.
• Develop and revise engineering safety standards; support training and assessments.

Skills

Occupational Health Safety Management

Manufacturing Safety Systems

Process Safety Management

Ergonomics

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Audit Management

Safety Culture Development

Engineering Safety Standards

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Safety technology solutions

Job description

Position

Assistant Manager - Safety Systems, Governance Culture

Purpose of the Role

To strengthen organizational safety performance through governance, incident learning, ergonomic risk management, audit deployment, safety culture enhancement, engineering standard development, and effective implementation of corporate safety initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incident Learning Closure Governance

• Establish and maintain a structured cadence for incident learning reviews across the site.
• Ensure timely communication of incident learnings to all relevant stakeholders.
• Track closure of corrective and preventive actions arising from incidents.
• Present periodic status updates to site leadership on open and closed actions.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and share best practices.

2. Audit Planning Deployment

1. Plan and schedule Manufacturing Safety Index (MSI) audits on a quarterly basis.
2. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and auditors for audit execution.
3. Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of observations.
4. Analyze audit trends and recommend improvement opportunities.
5. Maintain audit records and compliance documentation.

3. Ergonomic Risk Assessment

• Conduct ergonomic assessments for new processes, equipment installations, and workplace modifications.
• Identify ergonomic risk factors and recommend engineering and administrative controls.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and ergonomics teams during design reviews.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of ergonomic improvement actions.
• Develop ergonomic assessment standards and checklists.

4. LSR, GSR DARC Compliance Monitoring

• Track and monitor Life Saving Rules (LSR) and Golden Safety Rules (GSR) compliance across operations.
• Analyze trends in safety rule violations and identify recurring issues.
• Review DARC (Deviation Analysis Risk Control) recommendations and implementation status.
• Facilitate closure of high-risk deviations and corrective actions.
• Provide periodic management reports on compliance performance.

5. MSI Performance Reporting

• Prepare and present quarterly MSI performance updates for:
• Direct Manufacturing Facilities
• Indirect Operations
• Area Offices
• Monitor performance trends against established safety benchmarks.
• Highlight gaps, improvement opportunities, and best practices.
• Support business units in achieving MSI targets.

6. Vendor Consultant Management

• Manage suppliers and contractors related to:
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety technology solutions
• Safety culture enhancement programs
• Ergonomic and safety consultants
• Evaluate new safety technologies and innovation opportunities.
• Coordinate vendor performance reviews and service level compliance.
• Support implementation of digital and technology-driven safety initiatives.

7. Thematic Safety Program Governance

• Establish a regular review cadence for the organization's 9 Thematic Safety Program Areas.
• Coordinate with respective program managers and ambassadors.
• Monitor progress against annual safety improvement plans.
• Track implementation of action items and improvement projects.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.

8. Engineering Standards Development

• Develop and update engineering safety standards based on operational requirements and industry best practices.
• Integrate process safety, machine safety, ergonomics, and risk management requirements into standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, projects, and manufacturing teams during standard development.
• Review standards periodically for regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support implementation through training, audits, and assessments.

Key Deliverables

• 100% Quarterly MSI Audit Completion.
• Timely Closure of Incident Action Items.
• Reduction in LSR/GSR Violations.
• Effective Implementation of DARC Recommendations.
• Quarterly MSI Dashboard and Leadership Review.
• Ergonomic Assessment Completion for All New Processes/Equipment.
• Deployment of Safety Culture Improvement Initiatives.
• Development and Periodic Revision of Engineering Safety Standards.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Occupational Health Safety Management
• Manufacturing Safety Systems
• Process Safety Management
• Ergonomics Human Factors
• Incident Investigation
• Risk Assessment Techniques
• Audit Management
• Safety Culture Development
• Engineering Safety Standards

Behavioral Competencies

• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Influencing Communication
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Leadership Collaboration

Key Interfaces

• Plant Leadership Team
• Manufacturing Operations
• Engineering Projects
• Maintenance
• HR Learning Teams
• Procurement Vendor Management
• Safety Ambassadors
• External Consultants and Service Providers

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