General Manager Safety

The Safety Head will be responsible will be responsible for leading the safety strategy and execution at the integrated steel plant with prior expossure in dupont safety culture, with a strong emphasis on process safety management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and developing a zero-harm culture. The role demands a visionary leader who can drive safety excellence through analytical insight, robust risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.Role & responsibilities.

• Strategic Leadership : I.Develop and implement a site-wide safety strategy aligned with corporate goals.

II.Foster a strong safety culture focused on behavioral safety and accountability at all levels.

III. Lead cross-functional engagement to integrate safety into every layer of operations.

• Process Safety Management (PSM)

I. Implement and sustain a robust PSM framework in line with industry best practices and standards ( JSP PSM standards).

II. Conduct risk-based assessments (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, BHM,MIQA,ERP) for critical processes.

III. Ensure regular audits, safety integrity level assessments, and effective incident investigations with root cause analysis (RCA).

Preferred candidate profile

• Ensure 100% compliance with national and local statutory safety regulations, including Factory Act, Explosive Rules, PESO, DISH, CFE, CFI, CPCB/SPCBetc.
• Analytical Safety Performance Management

I.Develop and monitor leading and lagging indicators to proactively identify trends, gaps, and improvement areas.

II. Drive data-centric safety initiatives using incident analytics, heat maps, dashboards, and predictive tools.

III. Conduct monthly safety reviews with plant leadership based on data-driven insights.

iv. Deep Knowledge in investigation of incidents (accidents, near-misses, fires) with tools like 8 steps method or Causation model , determine root causes and present reports to senior managment with trend analysis and preventive strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of safety laws and best practices in Integrated steel industry operations.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk management. Familiarity with safety management systems such as Dupont Safety Systems, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001.
• Team Leadership skills with experience of dealing with contractors and contract workmen on safety matters.
• Hands-on with tools like HAZOP, RCA, FMEA, ISO 45001, etc.
• Learning agility for taking up higher level roles.
• Easily adapt, manage, and drive the change.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivery through teams.
• Excellent process orientation approach.
• Works with collaborative approach with cross functional teams as a good team player.
• Excellent coaching skills desired.
• Meticulous in ensuring compliance with safety procedures and identifying potential risks.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve safety-related issues efficiently
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and departmental teams to ensure a cohesive approach to safety.