Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The driving force behind the environment, health, and safety in India, you will play a crucial role in establishing and promoting safe and healthy working conditions. As part of the EHS team, you will be responsible for recommending measures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses to ensure truly world-class performance. Your responsibilities will include advising and assisting management in fulfilling its obligations related to the prevention of environmental issues. You will identify EHS training opportunities and deliver them effectively to maintain a safe work environment. Ensuring compliance and providing support on all health and safety aspects will be a key part of your role. You will be responsible for monitoring the potential EHS and regulatory impact of new processes, changes in equipment, and software. Additionally, you will oversee mock drills, track recordable incidents, and report findings to the corporate team. Conducting RCA, implementing corrective/preventive actions, and leading safety improvement initiatives will be part of your duties. As a co-chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, you will lead safety initiatives and develop meeting minutes notes. Monthly workplace inspections, annual audits of the company's health and safety program, and compiling statistics on program outcomes will also be within your scope of work. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will provide EHS induction training to new employees and cover safety-related topics on high-risk activities. You must hold certifications in CPR and First Aid, ensuring that qualifications are up-to-date for all designated First Aid Attendants on-site. Representing the company during Ministry of Labor inspections, reviewing health and safety programs and policies annually, and maintaining an expert level of knowledge in OHSA regulations are vital aspects of this role. A Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or a related field, along with a post-graduate diploma in Industrial Safety/Environmental from a recognized institution, is required. A deep understanding of environmental sustainability and stakeholder perspectives, coupled with 10 to 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in health and safety within a manufacturing environment, will make you a strong candidate for this position.,