Assistant Manager EHS

Job Title: EHS Assistant Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Industry: Manufacturing

Experience: Minimum 8+ Years

Qualification:

• Mandatory: M.Tech / M.Sc. in Industrial Safety or Environmental Science

• Additional certifications in Industrial Safety / Fire & Environment will be an advantage

Job Summary

The EHS Assistant Manager – Manufacturing Plant is responsible for independently managing and implementing the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System across manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on shop-floor safety, statutory compliance, risk management, and environmental performance while ensuring zero accidents, legal compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, contractor safety, audits, and regulatory coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Management & Shop-Floor Safety

• Implement and manage the EHS Management System across manufacturing operations and shop-floor activities.

• Develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies, SOPs, work permits, and safe operating procedures for manufacturing processes.

• Ensure daily safety compliance for production lines, utilities, maintenance, material handling, and contractor activities.

• Conduct routine shop-floor inspections and ensure immediate corrective actions for unsafe conditions and acts.

2. Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable statutory requirements under the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Environmental Protection Act, OSHA standards, and Pollution Control Board regulations.

• Maintain all statutory licenses, permits, consents, and approvals for manufacturing operations.

• Coordinate with government authorities during factory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Prepare and submit statutory returns, compliance reports, and management dashboards to Corporate EHS.

3. Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for manufacturing processes, machinery, maintenance, and non-routine activities.

• Implement engineering, administrative, and PPE-based risk control measures.

• Lead incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition investigations and perform root cause analysis (RCA).

• Track non-conformities and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Audits, Inspections & EHS Management Systems

• Plan and conduct internal EHS audits, compliance inspections, and plant EHS reviews.

• Ensure implementation and certification compliance with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards.

• Support external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

5. Training, Contractor Safety & Safety Culture

• Conduct EHS induction training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Deliver toolbox talks, machine safety training, confined space, hot work, and work-at-height safety training.

• Ensure effective contractor safety management and permit-to-work systems.

• Promote a strong safety culture and employee involvement in EHS initiatives.

6. Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain on-site emergency response and disaster management plans.

• Conduct mock drills for fire, chemical spill, and medical emergencies.

• Ensure adequacy, inspection, and maintenance of firefighting systems, alarms, and emergency equipment.

• Coordinate with local fire authorities and emergency response teams.

7. Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Manage environmental compliance related to waste management, hazardous waste, effluent treatment, air emissions, and noise control.

• Monitor energy and water consumption and support conservation initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board consents and environmental monitoring requirements.

• Drive sustainability and environmental improvement projects within the manufacturing plant.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing plant EHS operations

• In-depth knowledge of Factory Act & industrial safety regulations

• Expertise in HIRA, JSA, machine safety, and contractor safety

• Experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 implementation and audits

• Incident investigation and CAPA management

• Effective communication, training, and leadership skills

• Proficient in MS Office and EHS reporting systems