Safety Associate Manager

Job Summary

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of HSE department, implementing safety requirements across the business unit and ensuring zero accident level in operational processes
• Responsible for building a culture of Health, Safety and Environmental Consciousness at the business unit and ensure sustainability in managing HSE

Roles & Responsibilities

1.  Strategic:

• Advise the Operations Head on all new safety regulations and provide expert advice and support to the management with regards to management of workplace hazards and risks

2. Operational:

• Handle the safety operations at the business unit, monitor the BU HSE performance, report the same to the Head Operations and take corrective actions if needed
• Identify unsafe working conditions and build a safe working environment through modifications in civil, mechanical, electrical and process workflows
• Eliminate any risks due to HSE violations. Assess HSE risks and undertake corrective action / precautionary measures to minimize potential risks
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and User Manuals for factory employees, for all plausible disasters such as fire, earthquake, floods and other site-specific causes of incidents
• Develop risk registers, review them on an annual basis and ensure compliance to define the safety norms
• Perform monthly checks on effectiveness of fire systems, identify fire hazards and consequential risks, advice on measures to minimize fire risks and develop robust fire handling procedures
• Implement campaigns to maintain employee awareness to requisite standards in managing risks and emergency actions
• Liaise with the Operations Head to ensure adherence to statutory safety requirements by all workers & contract labor
• Analyze pollution control at the sites including air emissions, water pollution, solid/ gaseous/ liquid waste disposal and highlight red flags to relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with external party HSE auditors and certification bodies, conduct HSE internal audit, perform inspections at periodic intervals and take corrective actions
• Drive the maintenance of HSEMS (HSE Management System), inspect documents, certifications and other related documentation; Ensure timely submission of all documents to the concerned authorities/departments
• Ensure all employees are using the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) while conducting regular work in the factories and surrounding areas
• Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters and provide reports on safety incidents on a regular basis
• Prepare an incidents dashboard, including site safety index, update relevant databases and share with all critical stakeholders, highlighting key issues
• Investigate critical incidents at the sites and analyze root cause, to develop action plan for prevention of incidents in the future, across all factories
• Review and analyze accident investigation reports and perform monthly inspection on effectiveness of machine guards and fire system
• Develop emergency evacuation plans and have the same displayed at key locations
• Ensure safe driving and vehicle movement practices within the port and on the road
• Design and implement safe environmental practices to control air, water and land pollution
• In close coordination with Head Corporate Technical Services – HSE, review all HSE policies, procedures and other relevant documents
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislations pertaining to environment, health & safety across the business units
• Maintain working relationships with local authorities including Police, medical & government agencies
• Conduct periodic training on hygiene, safety and environmental standards across the factory

3.People Management:

• Ensure that all the staff, contractors and visitors adhere to the safety rules

KPIs

• Decrease in the number of safety incidents
• % reduction in penalties due to HSE violations
• Gap reduction between last year’s Lost Time Injury numbers and zero, with the target of zero injuries
• Financial loss due to Safety of equipment or manpower
• % non-compliance to annual inspection plans
• Declining trend in closing time of hazards identifies during random and regular inspections
• Number of initiatives completed for ensuring HSE compliance & awareness within specified timelines

Work experience requirement

Minimum 4+ years of industrial safety experience preferably in the food industry

Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety, Engineering or a related technical field
• NEBOSH International General certificate in occupational health and safety
• OSHAS 18001 and ISO 14001 lead auditors course