Head of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Reporting To: Head of Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
• Direct Reports: Safety Officer, Environmental Officer

Job Purpose/Summary:

• To establish, implement, and oversee comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environmental
• management systems across the entire plant. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory
• requirements, fostering a strong safety culture, minimizing environmental impact, and promoting employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• SHE Strategy & Policy: Develop and implement the plant's SHE strategy, policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with corporate guidelines and national/international standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the plant operates in full compliance with all applicable local, national, and international SHE laws, regulations, permits, and licenses.
• Risk Management: Lead the identification, assessment, and control of all SHE risks across operations, maintenance, and support functions. Develop and monitor risk mitigation plans.
• Incident Management: Establish robust procedures for incident reporting, investigation (including root cause analysis), and corrective/preventive action implementation. Manage emergency preparedness and response.
• SHE Performance Monitoring: Set SHE KPIs, monitor performance, conduct audits/inspections, and prepare comprehensive SHE reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Culture & Training: Champion a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns, regular training programs, and promotion of safe work practices (e.g., LOTO, confined space entry, hot work).
• Environmental Management: Oversee environmental aspects including air emissions, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, hazardous waste disposal, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Occupational Health: Manage occupational health programs, industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, and ergonomic assessments.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the SHE team. Collaborate effectively with all department heads to integrate SHE into daily operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, local communities, and industry associations on SHE matters.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Occupational Illness Rate
• Compliance with Environmental Discharge Limits (Air, Water)
• Waste Generation & Recycling Rates
• SHE Audit Scores
• Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Safety Training Compliance (%)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Internationally recognized safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP) are highly preferred.

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in SHE management roles within a large-scale heavy manufacturing or process industry (e.g., metals, chemicals, oil & gas).
• At least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role, managing a comprehensive SHE program.
• Strong knowledge of Indian SHE regulations (Factories Act, Environmental Protection Act, etc.).

Required Skills:

• Expertise in SHE management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Strong risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change and influence behavior.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting for SHE performance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene principles.

Locations - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune