About this role
Job Description Format
Position Designation
Incumbent
EHS
Management Level
DGM
Department
EHS
Location
Gopalpur - Orissa
Dated
30-09-2026
Job Specification
Reports to
VP Operation & Matrix reporting to AVP EHS & Sustainability
Span of control (supervisory responsibilities)
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience in the manufacturing process industry.
- Must possess skills,
- Technical & Functional Skills – EHS and Health & hygiene
- Leadership & Managerial Skill – Regulatory Management, Strategic & Stakeholder Management, Analytical & Problem-Solving attitude,
- Digital Skills – Power point, Excel, Digital tools etc.
Job Purpose
To lead and drive the organization’s EHS & ESG strategy by ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a zero‑harm culture, managing risks, and promoting sustainable practices across all operations.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Lead the function at site
- Ensure implementation of company’s Policies at site
- To lead Ehs function for the plants
- Implementation of Permit to Work system and Management of Change (MOC) processes at site.
- Ensure compliances for ISO 14k, 45k , 50 K
- Direct & lead site Crises management.
- Ensure 3 layered & 360 degree guarding for machines working at site.
- 100% statutory compliances for site.
- Scheduled safety exercises on different EHS aspects (fire, natural hazards etc.)
- Take lead and celebrate EHS events (Road safety month, National safety Day, World Env. Day etc.) at site.
- Coordinate & lead SPS & EHSA assessments
- Regular tracking of ESG_ Sustainability KPIs at company level.
- ESG dashboard preparation, updations & sustenance for the site
- Creating metrics to track progress towards goals such as greenhouse gas emissions reduction or water conservation goals
- Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals present proposals, presentations & recommendations to Top Management & other important stakeholders
- Facilitate and prepare Annual EHS & ESG Reports at site level to stakeholders
- Developing and providing training to all stakeholders and handholding for the effective and smooth execution of projects
- Overall execution, mission, and efficacy of the sustainability program of the company
- Coordination for Identification & implementation of EHS projects at site
- Statutory compliance with Govt. & global requirement for EHS & ESG.
- Develops & maintains appropriate documentation and records including budgets and other financials.
- Prepare documentation required for project funding for various EHS initiatives including proposals and grant applications.
- Maintain current working knowledge of, and ensure compliances with, all applicable local, state, federal, and internal environmental laws and regulations.
- Identifies and facilitates training as needed.
- Conducting risk analysis and Site auditing
- Ensure investigation of each incident & accident and their records.
- Ensure safety induction training for all on-roll & off-roll new employees
- Ensure all time readiness for all safety critical equipment’s available at site – Fire Hydrant System, PA System, Potable extinguishers, Fire detection & alarm system etc.
- Contractor Safety Management at site.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
PDIS/ B. Tech/ PG in Env. Science, bachelor’s degree in related field required
Preferred/Additional Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority
Minimum Experience
15 Years
Relevant/Additional Experience
Experience of working in Lead Acid battery Manufacturing Process
Products
Battery, Electrical Chemical, Pharmaceutical FMCG, Fertilizer etc.