EHS Manager - Pune Plant Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
EHS Manager (Pune Plant) - Your future position
As the
EHS Manager (Pune Plant)
, you will lead the Environment, Health Safety (EHS) agenda at the Pune site, driving compliance, risk management, and a strong safety culture in line with legal requirements and business objectives. You will oversee EHS systems, audits, training, and emergency preparedness while fostering continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. You will report directly to the EHS Manager and will be based in Ranjangaon, Pune.
Sounds interestingIn this exciting role you also will be responsible in:
Lead, implement and strengthen EHS systems, culture and compliance at the Pune site, aligning safety initiatives with business objectives and legal requirements.
Conduct and lead risk assessments (PHA, PRA, PSSR, HIRA, Ergo), statutory compliance, hazardous material management, and environmental monitoring.
Conduct internal audits, Gemba Walks, and ensure readiness through robust emergency response planning and drills (Site Emergency Plan).
Encourage proactive safety reporting, investigate incidents, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to drive continuous improvement.
Design and deliver engaging training programs, safety campaigns, and committee-led initiatives to build awareness and accountability across the workforce.
Ensure the availability of PPE, manage EHS-related procurement and contractor performance, and monitor relevant CapEx projects.
Mentor and develop the EHS team while collaborating with cross-functional partners to embed safety into every aspect of operations.
You
Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own worldWho needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the companyThen come and join us - and impact your world.
Your professional profile includes:
Bachelors of Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or Masters in Chemistry or Environmental Science, coupled with CLI / RLI / MSBTE recognized Diploma in Industrial Safety.
Minimum 10 years experience in EHS within Flavour Fragrance, Pharmaceutical (API), Specialty Chemicals, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience in independently managing the EHS function in a medium-sized manufacturing facility.
Experience in process safety, with the ability to champion and embed a strong safety-first culture across all levels from shopfloor to office staff.
Strong knowledge of national and international EHS standards, including NFPA, ATEX, and IECEx.
Proficient in using EHS IT and audit systems (RCMS and PSM System) and understanding their integration with broader business processes.
Proven ability to influence and drive strategic EHS outcomes in a complex, matrixed organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SAP and other relevant IT tools.
Self motivated and able to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross functional teams and external partners.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to build trust and drive EHS priorities in a matrixed environment.
Fluent in local languages such as Marathi and Hindi are advantageous.
Our Benefits
Attractive package with benefits.
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
A creative team environment that will inspire you.
Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plan.
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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
Remote working: On-site
