QHSE & ESG Head

OCS Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Group seeks a seasoned Head - QHSE & ESG to lead the organization's quality, health, safety, environment and sustainability programs. The role drives a culture of safety, governs governance and grievance management, and partners with leadership to achieve compliance and performance targets.

With 10+ years in QHSE, the incumbent will steer multi-site initiatives, audits, incident investigations, and ESG alignment with client requirements, delivering continuous improvement and superior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in QHSE management in Facilities/Mfg/Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to build and sustain a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead workplace safety, health, environmental, and quality management initiatives across multiple locations.
• Design and manage internal and external audit programs, ensuring timely closure of observations and corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities with preventive actions.
• Monitor and analyze QHSE metrics, preparing reports, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership.
• Drive competency development through training, coaching, assessments, and skill programs for teams.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure consistent QHSE implementation and compliance across operations.
• Facilitate continuous improvement programs and support annual QHSE objectives.
• Lead ESG initiatives aligned with sustainability goals and client requirements.
• Develop and oversee grievance management and helpdesk processes for employees and clients.
• Present QHSE/ESG updates at leadership reviews with expert guidance.

Skills

Leadership

QHSE management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Training & coaching

Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/OH&S

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head - QHSE & ESG to lead the organization's Quality, Health, Safety, Environment (QHSE) and ESG initiatives. The role will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing operational excellence, promoting sustainability practices, and strengthening employee and client experience through effective governance and grievance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to build and sustain a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead workplace safety, health, environmental, and quality management initiatives across multiple locations.
• Design and manage robust internal and external audit programs, ensuring timely closure of observations and corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring preventive measures are implemented.
• Monitor and analyze QHSE performance metrics, preparing reports, dashboards, and trend analysis for senior leadership.
• Drive competency development initiatives through training, coaching, assessments, and skill evaluation programs for operational teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure consistent QHSE implementation and compliance across all operations.
• Facilitate continuous improvement programs and support the achievement of annual QHSE objectives.
• Lead ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational sustainability goals and client requirements.
• Support clients and operational teams in achieving ESG commitments and sustainability targets.
• Develop and oversee grievance management and helpdesk processes to effectively monitor, track, and resolve employee concerns and client escalations.
• Present QHSE and ESG updates at leadership and management review meetings, providing expert guidance and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory, customer, and corporate requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in QHSE management, preferably within Facilities Management, Integrated Services, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience in ESG implementation, audit management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.