Section Head-Fire & Safety-Health Safety & Environment

Welspun World

Vapi

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Welspun Living Limited seeks a Section Head-Fire & Safety in Health Safety & Environment. This senior role oversees global safety protocols, risk assessments, and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing sites.

Requires 15–20 years of experience, strong leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise. The role focuses on developing and implementing safety programs, audits, and documentation to ensure best practices and business continuity.

Qualifications

Minimum 15–20 years of experience in fire safety, health, and environment in a manufacturing setup.
Experience in ISO 14001 EMS and OHSMS like OHSAS 18001 and regulatory compliance essential.
Strong global mindset, business acumen, and leadership to drive safety excellence.

Responsibilities

Oversee and implement maintenance and safety systems including PM, BM, and CM for the BS Division machines.
Ensure documentation of EMS ISO 14001 and OHSMS requirements and align with OHSAS 18001.
Coordinate internal and external audits, drive risk assessment for fire safety and environmental health.
Lead initiatives on sustainability, social responsibility, and safety framework improvements.
Maintain compliance with chemical safety, health hazards, and regulatory standards across sites.

Skills

Business Acumen

Engineering Standards

Collaboration

Liasoning

Legal Acumen

Cost Optimization

Engineering Best Practices

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor

Master

Job description

Job Title

Section Head-Fire & Safety-Health Safety & Environment

About Welspun World

Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing.

About Welspun Entity

Welspun Living Ltd., a part of the $3.6 billion Welspun World, stands at the forefront of global home solutions. The company excels in delivering sophisticated, high-end comprehensive offerings, bolstered by integrated facilities and expansive 360-degree capabilities. With world-class manufacturing operations in India and a distribution network spanning over 50 countries, Welspun Living has established itself as the preferred partner for leading global retailers.

The company boasts a robust brand portfolio, encompassing both owned and licensed brands that cater to a wide array of markets and customer preferences. This includes its own esteemed brands, such as SPACES, Welspun Flooring, and CHRISTY, alongside licensed names like Martha Stewart, Wimbledon, Disney Home and many more.

Welspun Living specializes in advanced textile, home textile, and flooring solutions, emphasizing innovative and sustainable offerings. Its success is rooted in a differentiation strategy that prioritizes branding, innovation, and sustainability. Guided by four core principles—Learning, Innovation, Trust, and Endurance—Welspun Living is poised to continue shaping the future of home solutions with unparalleled quality and design.

Job Purpose/ Summary

Responsible for BS Division Machine Maintenance, PM, BM, CM

Job Description

The Section Head for Fire & Safety within the Health Safety & Environment department will lead and manage the strategic and operational aspects of fire safety and environmental health. This senior management role requires a seasoned professional with 15 to 20 years of experience, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance across the organization. The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive safety protocols, risk assessment strategies, and sustainability initiatives. They will ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The role demands a strong global mindset, business acumen, and the ability to drive people excellence and entrepreneurship. The Section Head will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize safety processes and integrate best practices. They will also be responsible for maintaining robust documentation and facilitating audits to ensure compliance with international standards.

Responsibility

Oversee the maintenance and implementation of the BS Division Machine Maintenance including Preventive Maintenance PM Breakdown Maintenance BM and Corrective Maintenance CM
Ensure comprehensive documentation of Environmental Management Systems EMS in accordance with ISO 14001 standards and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems OHSMS in line with OHSAS 18001 requirements
Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits of management systems ensuring timely compliance with identified observations and corrective actions
Lead the development and execution of risk assessment strategies focusing on fire safety and environmental health
Integrate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives into the organizations safety framework
Maintain high standards of security and legislative compliance addressing chemical pollutants and health hazards effectively
Foster a global mindset and drive business and commercial acumen within the safety and environmental health domain
Promote people excellence and entrepreneurship ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of industry best practices

Company Name

Welspun Living Limited

Division

Home Textile

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