Safety Manager

Role & responsibilities

Position:

Role Overview

Responsible for ensuring a safe and sustainable workplace at the Propel EV plant, focusing on high-voltage and battery-related safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to ISO standards. The role will drive implementation of safety management systems, EHS compliance, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with BRSR guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor

  ISO 45001 (OHSMS)

  and

  ISO 14001 (EMS)

  systems across the EV plant operations.
• Ensure

  EHS compliance

  with statutory regulations, company policies, and local/national standards.
• Develop and execute

  safety protocols for High Voltage systems

  , battery assembly, charging infrastructure, and related testing activities.
• Conduct

  risk assessments, job safety analysis (JSA), and HIRA

  specifically for electrical and battery management processes.
• Drive

  incident investigation

  , root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead

  emergency preparedness and response plans

  , including mock drills and HV safety training.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of

  PPE, LOTO systems

  , and safe operating procedures for HV and chemical handling areas.
• Support implementation of

  sustainability initiatives

  in alignment with

  BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting)

  requirements.
• Conduct

  EHS audits, internal and external inspections

  , and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Promote

  employee awareness, training, and behavioral safety culture

  throughout the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, R&D, Quality) for proactive EHS integration into projects.
  
• Maintain documentation and periodic reporting of

  EHS KPIs, waste management, and carbon footprint reduction

  initiatives.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental)
  
• Additional qualification in

  Industrial Safety / NEBOSH / Diploma in Safety

  preferred
• 7–10 years of experience in EHS, preferably in

  automotive / EV / battery manufacturing industries

• In-depth knowledge of:
  
• High Voltage & Battery Management System safety
  
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
  
• EHS statutory compliance and audits
  
• BRSR and sustainability reporting
  
• Strong communication, training, and analytical skills.
  
• Proactive, safety-driven mindset with ability to influence and implement change.