Safety Manager

Ethos HR; Anand; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos HR is seeking a Safety & Compliance professional to lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety policies and PTW systems across multiple units in Gujarat. The role emphasizes rigorous inspections, audits, and incident investigations to ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal standards.

You will drive HIRA/JSA, create emergency plans, coordinate training, and foster a proactive safety culture through campaigns and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing safety policies, SOPs, and PTW systems.
• Strong knowledge of EHS laws (Factories Act, Gujarat rules, EP Act).
• Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, and root-cause analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and review safety policies, SOPs, and PTW across units.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS laws and regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections, internal audits, and drive CAPA closure.
• Lead HIRA, JSA, and risk mitigation for high-risk activities.
• Prepare Emergency Response Plans and conduct mock drills.
• Establish SOP for EPP awareness and training for all employees.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and documentation of near-misses.
• Perform RCA using 5 Whys / Fishbone; implement CAPA.
• Drive Behaviour-Based Safety initiatives and safety campaigns.
• Organize Safety Week, contractor safety programs, and awareness sessions.
• Develop annual safety training calendar and deliver inductions and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, HR, and Security to embed safety.
• Standardize practices across units and monitor via monthly dashboards.
• Maintain statutory registers and liaise for inspections and audits.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Training & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety System Implementation & Monitoring

• Design, implement, and periodically review safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and Permit to Work systems (PTW) across all units.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements under Factories Act, Gujarat Factory Rules, Environment Protection Act, and other relevant EHS laws.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits; drive closure of non-conformities through root cause analysis.

2. Risk Assessment -Control & EPP

• Lead Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and implement risk mitigation strategies for high-risk activities (e.g., crane operation, working at height, confined space entry, hot work, etc.).
• Prepare and update unit-wise Emergency Response Plans, and conduct periodic mock drills.
• Establish the SOP for EPP & awareness to all employee.

3. Incident Management & Investigation

• Oversee reporting, investigation, and documentation of all near-misses, unsafe acts/conditions, and incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) using methodologies like 5 Whys / Fishbone Diagram, and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).

4. Safety Culture & Behavioural Safety

• Drive Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives across units to build a proactive safety culture.
• Organize Safety Week Celebrations, Theme-Based Safety Campaigns, and Contractor Safety Engagement Programs.
• Conduct Mock drill and awareness to concerned employees.

5. Training & Capacity Building

• Develop and execute annual safety training calendar for employees, contract workforce, and frontline supervisors.
• Deliver induction, toolbox talks, specialized training on fire safety, electrical safety, first aid, and material handling.

6. Cross-Functional & Inter-Unit Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Projects, HR, and Security teams for seamless integration of safety in operations.
• Standardize safety practices across all 4 units and monitor their adherence via monthly safety dashboards.

7. Statutory Compliance & Liaison

• Maintain statutory registers and reports as per Factory Act / DISH / GPCB requirements.
• Prepare for and coordinate DISH inspections, Fire Department NOCs, Environmental audits, and compliances.
• Handle documentation related to accident reporting, compensation claims, insurance, and contractor safety compliance.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge & Documents record of Indian safety legislation and global EHS standards (ISO 45001)
• Proven track record of managing multi-unit industrial safety
• Analytical thinking with strong reporting and documentation skills
• Confident trainer and communicator across workforce levels
• Proactive, disciplined, and hands-on leadership style.
• Conduct Mock- drill to every workshop as per the pre-approved/scheduled time.

Preferred Industry Background:

• Crane Manufacturing
• Heavy Fabrication / Engineering
• Steel / Infrastructure / Capital Equipment Manufacturing.