Senior Safety Officer

V S International; Munger; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

V S International is seeking an EHS professional for site safety and regulatory compliance in the formulation sector. You will monitor emergency systems, oversee hazardous waste handling, and conduct training for employees and contractors.

Responsibilities include audits, incident investigations, daily site rounds, and liaison with MPCB/CPCB. Prior experience in formulation EHS and GMP awareness is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in formulation industry.
• Knowledge of corporate EHS policy and statutory compliance.
• Ability to implement CAPA and track effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain emergency equipment and systems; conduct mock drills.
• Oversee ETP and hazardous waste analysis and handling.
• Monitor ambient air quality, noise, and effluent from external sources.
• Administer first aid and coordinate medical assistance when needed.
• Inspect PPE and safety tools; ensure proper usage and maintenance.
• Coordinate with MPCB/CPCB for hazardous waste transportation and disposal.
• Implement and enforce corporate EHS policy and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and organizational requirements.
• Manage work permits and observe safe working practices on site.
• Conduct daily site rounds to observe unsafe acts/conditions.
• Liaise with local government bodies (fire, police, hospitals).
• Submit periodic returns to MPCB, MWML, etc.
• Organize on-site training on safety and environment for staff and contractors.
• Prepare EHS monthly progress reports for Corporate EHS.
• Advise on measures to prevent accidents and investigate incidents.
• Assist area owners in procurement of safety equipment.
• Participate in internal and external audits; collect evidence and maintain docs.
• Participate in periodic safety audits of contractors and CAPA follow-up.

Skills

EHS Management

GMP Awareness

Risk Assessment

Education

EHS certification

Tools

Audit & Inspection Tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• 1. Monitor and maintain Emergency Equipment (fire extinguisher system, Fire alarm system, Spill kits, SCBA, etc.) Conduct Mock-drill at site.
• 2. Monitoring of ETP Plant and Hazardous waste area for analysis of effluent,efficiency of ETP process and hazardous waste storage and Handling respectively.
• 3. Periodically Monitor and maintain Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring, Noise. Monitoring,Treated and Untreated Effluent water from External agencies.
• 4. Administer first aid to injured person and arrange to send for medical assistance as and when required.
• 5. Participate in periodic inspection of PPE, Portable Electrical Equipment, Cutting Tools, Power Tools, etc.
• 6. Arrangement of Authorize Vendor from MPCB/CPCB for Transportation and destruction of Hazardous waste.
• 7. Implementation of Corporate EHS Policy and Corporate EHS Guideline with the help of line managers.
• 8. To comply and Maintain Statutory and Organization requirements.
• 9. Monitoring of working practices and work permit system for safe working at site.
• 10. Daily site round to observe and record unsafe act/condition.
• 11. Liaison with Local government bodies (Fire Brigade, Government Hospitals, Police,etc.)
• 12. Periodic submission of returns to the government bodies like MPCB, MWML, etc.
• 13. Organize shop floor and class room training on environment, health and safety to on site company employees and contract employees.
• 14. Preparation of draft documents related to EHS department, submission of Monthly Progress Report of EHS to Corporate EHS.
• 15. Advice effective measures to prevent accident/incident and help in accident / incident investigation including near miss.
• 16. Advice area owner in procurement of safety equipment.
• 17. Participate in internal as well as external audit, collection of Evidences, Maintain Documents.
• 18. Participate in Periodic safety audit of contractors. Its report preparation, maintenance and checking of CAPA and its effectiveness taken by contractor/site supervision.
• 19. Active Participation into EHS promotional activities like National Safety Week, World Environment Day, National Road Safety Week, Safety/Environment Exhibitions, Training.
• 20. Adherence and compliance to cGMP.
• 21. Ensure to comply the requirements of Quality Management System (QMS).

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates with relevant experience in the formulation industry may apply for this position.