Associate Manager - Safety

As Assistant Manager Safety & Fire Safety, you will be the operational anchor for safety performance on the shop floor. You will own day-to-day safety operations, fire safety infrastructure, work permit governance, contractor safety, and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) — ensuring zero-harm execution every shift, every day.

1. Daily Safety Operations & Shop-Floor Presence

• Conduct daily safety inspections and Gemba walks across all process areas, utilities, and contractor zones.
• Log observations EHS platform; ensure closure within stipulated timelines.
• Be the visible safety leader on the shop floor — coach operators, challenge unsafe behaviour, recognise safe behaviour.

2. Fire Safety Management

• Maintain and inspect fire safety infrastructure: hydrant systems, sprinklers, detectors, extinguishers, hose reels, fire pumps (electric, diesel, jockey).
• Conduct monthly fire pump test (per IS 3034 / NFPA 25); maintain fire pump logs and jockey pump start-stop monitoring.
• Coordinate annual Fire Load Survey and Fire NOC renewals with the local Fire Department.
• Lead Fire Safety Audits; conduct hands-on training for ERT members and shop-floor fire-fighters.
• Maintain fire equipment register; track refilling, hydro-testing, and replacement schedules.
• Plan and execute Fire Safety Week (14–20 April) — campaigns, drills, awareness drives.

3. Work Permit System (PTW) Compliance

• Govern all PTW types: hot work, work at height, confined space entry, electrical LOTO, excavation, lifting, etc.
• Verify safeguards: fire watch, gas testing, harness anchorage, rescue plan, isolation tags.
• Conduct random audits during permit execution; document violations and corrective action.
• Ensure 100% permit closure compliance after job completion.

4. PPE & Industrial Hygiene

• Manage PPE inventory, distribution, and worker compliance audit.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring: noise, dust, illumination, chemical exposure — coordinate with external accredited agencies.

5. Incident Investigation & Behaviour-Based Safety

• Investigate all incidents: FAC, NMC, RWC, LTI, environmental, property damage — prepare RCA report with CAPA.
• Run the Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programme — train safety observers, track BBS observations on dashboard, drive intervention coaching.
• Conduct daily contractor safety briefings and toolbox talks (1/dept/day).

6. Emergency Response Management

• Coordinate the Emergency Response Team (ERT) — selection, training, equipment readiness, periodic competency assessment.
• Plan and conduct monthly mock drills; prepare drill reports with CAPA; verify closure.
• Maintain first-aid boxes, eyewash stations, body showers, SCBA cylinders, ambulance readiness.
• Liaise with ambulance, hospital, fire brigade for emergency response interface.

7. Contractor Safety Management

• Conduct contractor EHS pre-qualification, induction, periodic audits, and EHS scorecard.
• Verify contractor PPE, training, medical fitness, and statutory licences (PF, ESIC, labour licence) at site entry.
• Drive contractor safety committee meetings monthly.

8. Statutory & Documentation Support

• Support EHS Manager in liaison with DISH / Factory Inspector / Local Fire Department during inspections.
• Maintain statutory registers: for Accidents, TBT records, mock drill register, PTW register.
• Prepare monthly safety report; participate in safety committee meetings (Factories Act Rule 61H).

9. Training Delivery

• Deliver EHS induction for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct refresher training on PTW, PPE, fire safety, electrical safety, LOTO, working at height, confined space entry, manual handling.
• Maintain training records, attendance sheets, and competency assessment data.