Job Description

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Job Title:

EHS Assistant Manager

Location:

Hyderabad

Department:

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Industry:

Manufacturing

Experience:

Minimum 8+ Years

Qualification:

Mandatory:

M.Tech / M.Sc. in Industrial Safety or Environmental Science Additional certifications in Industrial Safety / Fire & Environment will be an advantage

Job Summary

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The EHS Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Plant is responsible for independently managing and implementing the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System across manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on shop-floor safety, statutory compliance, risk management, and environmental performance while ensuring zero accidents, legal compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, contractor safety, audits, and regulatory coordination.

Key Responsibilities

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1. EHS Management & Shop-Floor Safety

Implement and manage the EHS Management System across manufacturing operations and shop-floor activities. Develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies, SOPs, work permits, and safe operating procedures for manufacturing processes. Ensure daily safety compliance for production lines, utilities, maintenance, material handling, and contractor activities. Conduct routine shop-floor inspections and ensure immediate corrective actions for unsafe conditions and acts.

2. Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

Ensure

100% compliance

with all applicable statutory requirements under the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Environmental Protection Act, OSHA standards, and Pollution Control Board regulations. Maintain all statutory licenses, permits, consents, and approvals for manufacturing operations. Coordinate with government authorities during factory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews. Prepare and submit statutory returns, compliance reports, and management dashboards to Corporate EHS.

3. Risk Assessment & Incident Management

Conduct

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

and

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

for manufacturing processes, machinery, maintenance, and non-routine activities. Implement engineering, administrative, and PPE-based risk control measures. Lead incident, near-miss, and unsafe condition investigations and perform root cause analysis (RCA). Track non-conformities and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Audits, Inspections & EHS Management Systems

Plan and conduct internal EHS audits, compliance inspections, and plant EHS reviews. Ensure implementation and certification compliance with

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

standards. Support external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

5. Training, Contractor Safety & Safety Culture

Conduct EHS induction training for employees, contractors, and visitors. Deliver toolbox talks, machine safety training, confined space, hot work, and work-at-height safety training. Ensure effective contractor safety management and permit-to-work systems. Promote a strong safety culture and employee involvement in EHS initiatives.

6. Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

Develop, implement, and maintain on-site emergency response and disaster management plans. Conduct mock drills for fire, chemical spill, and medical emergencies. Ensure adequacy, inspection, and maintenance of firefighting systems, alarms, and emergency equipment. Coordinate with local fire authorities and emergency response teams.

7. Environmental Management & Sustainability

Manage environmental compliance related to waste management, hazardous waste, effluent treatment, air emissions, and noise control. Monitor energy and water consumption and support conservation initiatives. Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board consents and environmental monitoring requirements. Drive sustainability and environmental improvement projects within the manufacturing plant.

Key Skills & Competencies

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Strong hands-on experience in

manufacturing plant EHS operations

In-depth knowledge of Factory Act & industrial safety regulations Expertise in HIRA, JSA, machine safety, and contractor safety Experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 implementation and audits Incident investigation and CAPA management Effective communication, training, and leadership skills * Proficient in MS Office and EHS reporting systems