Plant EHS Leader

Job Description Summary

Operating on the shop floor with a lean mindset and a partnering approach, you will work closely with plant operations, engineering, and shop-floor teams to solve complex operational challenges, integrate safety into daily manufacturing processes, and protect our people and the environment.

Job Description

A. Operational EHS & Floor Engagement

• Gemba Walk & Shop Floor Presence: Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor (resin infusion, trimming, painting, assembly, and material handling) coaching supervisors and operators, identifying hazards, and reinforcing safe behaviors.
• Operational Integration: Embed EHS into daily operational rhythms, production handovers, and standard work instructions rather than treating it as a standalone administrative function.
• Lean EHS Problem-Solving: Apply lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Problem Solving / RCPS, Fishbone diagrams) to streamline EHS processes, eliminate waste in safety workflows, and design out ergonomic or process risks.

B. Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Life Saving Rules (LSR): Rigorously enforce Life Saving Rules in wind blades manufacturing environment through engineering controls
• Risk Assessments & JOA: Lead comprehensive Job Safety / Job Operational Analyses (JOA) and risk assessments for new product introductions (NPI), mold changes, and chemical handling processes (resins, epoxies, hardeners, and solvents).
• Incident Management & Corrective Actions: Drive transparent reporting, thorough incident/near-miss investigations, and robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking to prevent recurrence.

C. Environmental, Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with Indian statutory EHS regulations (Factories Act, State Pollution Control Board guidelines, hazardous waste management rules) and relevant OSHA frameworks.
• ISO Standards Management: Oversee and continually improve plant-level management systems aligned with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).
• Environmental Stewardship: Monitor air emissions (VOCs from resins/paints), wastewater discharge, hazardous waste storage/disposal, and drive site sustainability initiatives (energy reduction, waste minimization, and recycling).

D. Partnering & Training Culture

• Cooperative Partnership: Build strong, trust-based relationships with plant leadership, production supervisors, union representatives (if applicable), and shop-floor operators. Shift the narrative from "policing safety" to "co-creating solutions."
• EHS Capability Building: Design and deliver engaging safety training programs, safety toolbox talks, and specialized certifications (e.g., crane safety, chemical handling, emergency response).
• Empowerment: Empower employees to exercise Stop Work Authority (SWA) without fear of reprisal when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Environmental) or a relevant discipline. A recognized diploma/degree in Industrial Safety is highly preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive EHS experience within heavy manufacturing, industrial engineering, composites, or wind turbine manufacturing environments.
• Standards Expertise: Deep working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, local regulatory/statutory compliance frameworks, and OSHA standards.
• Technical Skills: Experience with chemical safety management (epoxies/resins), industrial hygiene, ventilation systems, ergonomic assessments, and machine safety guarding.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes