EHS Manager

EHS MANAGER

Job Purpose:

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Legal Requirements

  • Ensure adherence to all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and standards (Factories Act, Environment Protection Act, OSHA, Pollution Control Board norms, etc.).
  • Liaise with government agencies for permits, inspections, and audits.
  • Maintain and update statutory records like Form 11, Form 37, accident reports, etc.

• Safety Management

  • Develop, implement, and maintain plant safety policies and SOPs.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and workplace inspections.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
  • Promote behavioral safety practices and awareness among all levels of staff.

• Health & Hygiene

  • Ensure proper personal hygiene practices across production and milk handling areas.
  • Monitor occupational health standards, medical checkups, and health surveillance programs.
  • Implement hygiene and PPE protocols suitable for the dairy environment.

• Environmental Management

  • Oversee the management of effluent treatment plants (ETPs), air emissions, water usage, and solid waste in compliance with environmental norms.
  • Monitor environmental KPIs and ensure sustainability initiatives are executed.
  • Drive waste segregation, resource conservation, and pollution control programs.

• Training & Development

  • Organize EHS induction and periodic training programs for employees and contractors.
  • Conduct mock drills for fire safety, chemical spills, and emergency response.

• Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain and update EHS documentation including safety manuals, permits, training logs, and incident records.
  • Submit monthly EHS performance reports to management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS regulations in the food/dairy industry.
• Experience with risk assessment tools like HAZOP, FMEA, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and training delivery skills.
• Ability to handle cross-functional coordination in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering / Science / Environmental Science.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (mandatory).
• 7-10 years of EHS experience in the

  dairy / food processing / FMCG

  sector.
• Certified in First Aid, Fire Safety, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 preferred.