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 defined 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 labour
• Analyse 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 analyse root cause, to develop action plan for prevention of incidents in the future, across all factories
• Review and analyse 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

Competencies

Local Norms and Regulations Related to HSE

Hazardous Material and Associated Risks Management

Analytical Ability

ISO, OHSAS and related standards and certifications

Documentation and Reporting

Communicating effectively

Self and Team Management

Planning & Decision Making

Customer Centricity

Ownership & Result Orientation