EHS Manager-Innovation Campus India GBA UI

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About The Role

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Innovation Campus Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system by translating applicable regulatory requirements, corporate Responsible Care® principles, policies, and standards into effective site-specific programs and procedures. Ensure full compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety regulations, drive a proactive safety culture, enhance employee awareness of workplace risks, and implement measures to prevent injuries, occupational illnesses, environmental incidents, and property loss while supporting sustainable business operations.


How Will You Do It

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site EHS standards, procedures, and preventive programs in alignment with applicable legal requirements, corporate standards, and Responsible Care® principles; coordinate hazard identification and risk assessment activities across the Innovation Campus.
• Manage and sustain the site Management of Change (MoC) process to ensure risks associated with organizational, process, facility, equipment, and operational changes are systematically evaluated and Controlled.
• Maintain and oversee all statutory EHS permits, licenses, compliance records, and documentation in coordination with the Site Director; conduct periodic compliance reviews and proactively escalate compliance gaps and corrective action.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute EHS assurance programs, including routine inspections, audits, compliance assessments, and management reviews; analyze performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to management
• Conduct workplace exposure monitoring, risk assessments, and periodic safety inspections to identify hazards, evaluate controls, and drive risk-reduction initiatives across campus operation
• Perform periodic work permit and contractor activity inspections to verify compliance with permit-to-work requirements and communicate findings, corrective actions, and best practices to relevant stalkeholders
• Lead Responsible Care® implementation activities, support internal and external audit preparation, and ensure sustained compliance with Responsible Care® standards and expectation.
• Partner with the Central Responsible Care team to deploy corporate EHS and Responsible Care® initiatives, systems, and best practices at the Innovation Campus
• Facilitate monthly EHS and Responsible Care® review meetings to monitor performance, discuss key risks, track action items, and promote continuous improvement Culture
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate emergency preparedness and response programs, including mock drills, emergency simulations, and business continuity readiness exercises.
• Design and deliver EHS awareness programs and targeted training to enhance employee understanding of workplace hazards, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action programs to prevent recurrence and drive continual improvement in EHS performance
• Provide technical EHS guidance and subject matter expertise to site functions, project teams, contractors, and leadership to support safe and compliant business operation
• Manage contractor EHS performance by conducting prequalification reviews, safety inductions, site compliance monitoring, and ongoing contractor engagement programs
• Conduct EHS orientation and induction programs for all newly joined BASF employees and other relevant personnel to ensure awareness of site-specific requirements and expectations
• Serve as the site Technical, Documentation, and Safety (TDS) Advisor, conduct TDS audits, and support closure of identified improvement opportunities
• Support site leadership in developing EHS objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and annual improvement plans to strengthen overall EHS Performance
• Undertake special projects, initiatives, and assignments as directed by senior management in support of business, operational, and strategic objectives
  
  
  

• Education :
• University degree in Science, Chemical Technology/Engineering, Chemistry, or a related feild
• More than 10 years of experience in EHS function
• Diploma or certification in Industrial safety
• Experience in EHS assessment and management system audits (e.g., ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001)
• Knowledge of Responsible Care requirement
• Competency and knowledge of information protection requirement
• Suggested Competencies:
  
  

• Result Orientation
• Strategic thinking and decision - making
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal awareness and emotional intelligence
• Accountability and ownership of work
  
  

• Teamwork & Collobration
• People Development & coaching
• Decision-making under pressure
  
  

• Safety, health, and environment (SHE) awareness and best practice
• Certified/qualified safety professional
• Risk assessment and incident investigation
• Regulatory compliance and audit management
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Management of Change (MoC) and permit-to-work system
• Contractor and contractor safety management
• Occupational hygiene and workplace monitioring
  
  

• Authorised to check and inform any safety non-compliances in Innovation Campus, Mumbai
• Authorised to check the implementation of Responsible Care system requirement
• Authorised to stop processes / activity in case of any safety non-compliance
  
  
  

• Prepare and maintain documentation related to RC, Responsible to cascade best practices and implement the same at Innovation Campus.