EHS Manager

Role Purpose

The EHS Manager – India Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) frameworks across all India operations. This role ensures statutory compliance, risk mitigation, operational safety, and the creation of a strong safety culture across offices, sites, and vendor operations nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Governance & Strategy

• Own and drive the EHS strategy for India operations in alignment with global/company EHS standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, SOPs, and controls across all sites.
• Act as the single point of contact for EHS matters for India operations.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Indian EHS laws and regulations, including:
• Factories Act (where applicable)
• Fire & Life Safety norms
• Building & Occupational Safety regulations
• State-specific labor and safety requirements
• Maintain licenses, permits, statutory registers, and compliance trackers across locations.
• Support internal, external, and statutory audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
  
  

• Conduct periodic safety inspections, risk assessments, and EHS audits across offices, campuses, and operational sites.
• Identify hazards and high-risk activities and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
  
  

• Ensure fire safety compliance across all locations including Fire NOC, equipment readiness, and system testing.
• Design and implement emergency response plans (ERP) and Disaster Management Plans.
• Conduct fire drills, evacuation drills, and emergency simulations across sites.
• Lead or participate as a core member of Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
  
  

• Define and enforce contractor EHS requirements across India operations.
• Ensure Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) compliance for high‑risk activities such as:
• Electrical works
• Work at height
• Hot work
• Conduct vendor safety audits and onboarding safety inductions.
  
  

• Design and execute EHS training programs for:
• Employees
• Facility teams
• Security, housekeeping, and vendors
• Conduct safety inductions, refresher trainings, and monthly toolbox talks.
• Drive safety awareness campaigns, signage, and behavior‑based safety initiatives.
  
  

• Oversee waste management practices, including segregation and authorized disposal.
• Support energy, water conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance related to environmental aspects applicable to operations.
  
  

• Prepare EHS dashboards and MIS reports for leadership review.
• Present compliance status, risks, and improvement plans to senior management.
• Coordinate with facility managers, HR, admin, and business leaders across regions.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Industrial Safety
• Diploma or Postgraduate qualification in Safety Management preferred
  
  

• NEBOSH / IOSH / ADIS / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (any combination)
  
  

• 7–12 years of progressive EHS experience
• Proven experience handling multi‑location or pan‑India operations
• Experience in corporate offices, IT/ITES, commercial facilities, or managed workplaces preferred
  
  

• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS legislation and compliance requirements
• Hands‑on experience with audits, fire safety, and emergency response
• Ability to work with cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills
• Leadership mindset with a practical, solution‑oriented approach
• Willingness to travel across India as required