Safety Manager 3

Nokia; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety, security, and health standards across manufacturing repair operations in Haryana. You will lead HSE policy implementation, drive a proactive safety culture, and coordinate risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive HSE experience, leadership, and strong knowledge of Indian regulations, with a focus on contractor safety management and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering and a government-recognized Industrial Safety qualification per Factory Rules.
• 12–15 years HSE experience, with 5–7 years in manufacturing/factory operations and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian HSE regulations (Factories Act, OSHWC Code, Haryana Rules) and environmental compliance.
• Expertise in ISO 45001/ISO 14001, risk assessment methods (HIRA/HAZOP/JSA/FMEA), incident investigations, PTW/LOTO.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with HSE dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HSE policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by coaching leaders and engaging teams.
• Conduct hazard identifications and risk assessments (HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, FMEA) and close actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Plan and execute HSE audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor site operations and support emergency preparedness, exercising stop-work authority.
• Manage contractor and supplier safety programs and high-risk activities.
• Analyze HSE performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

HSE management systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Government-recognized Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety

Tools

HSE management systems

Dashboards

Job description

As the Safety Manager, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment across Nokia's manufacturing repair operations. You will partner closely with operations teams to implement and execute security, health, and safety standards, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements. By leveraging continuous improvement methodologies, you will lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate security, physical, and workplace risks, fostering a culture of safety, security, and well-being for employees, contractors, and visitors.

How You Will Contribute and What You Will Learn

• Lead the implementation of Health, Safety Environment (HSE) policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Drive a proactive safety culture by coaching leaders, engaging employees and contractors, and promoting safe behaviors at all levels.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, including HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, FMEA, ergonomic, and fire risk assessments, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan and execute HSE audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Monitor site operations, support emergency preparedness programs, and exercise stop-work authority when critical safety risks are identified.
• Manage contractor and supplier safety programs, including high-risk activities and safety performance assessments.
• Analyze HSE performance metrics, lead safety reviews, support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred) and a Government-recognized Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety as required under applicable Factory Rules.
• 12-15 years of HSE experience, including 5-7 years in manufacturing/factory operations and experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Indian HSE regulations, Factories Act, OSHWC Code, Haryana Factory Rules, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Expertise in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Risk Assessment methodologies (HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, FMEA), Incident Investigation, PTW, LOTO, and Contractor Safety Management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience using HSE management systems, reporting tools, and dashboards.

Good-to-Have Skills

• NEBOSH or equivalent Occupational Health Safety certification.
• ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification, Fire Safety certification, Incident Investigation training, or experience with HSE analytics and digital safety platforms.