Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

Safety Manager

Company: Insecticides (India) Limited
Location: Dahej, Gujarat
Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

1. Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead and manage safety operations at our agrochemical manufacturing facility in Dahej. The candidate will be responsible for implementing EHS policies, ensuring statutory compliance, preventing workplace accidents, and maintaining a safe working environment across plant operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Safety Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor plant-wide safety policies, procedures, and systems.

• Ensure compliance with applicable factory, occupational safety, environmental, and hazardous chemical regulations.

• Maintain statutory safety records, registers, permits, and documentation.

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and support statutory inspections and audits.

B. Process & Plant Safety

• Ensure safe operations in agrochemical and chemical manufacturing processes.

• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessments.

• Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) practices and Management of Change (MOC).

• Monitor compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and work-at-height procedures.

• Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

C. Fire & Emergency Management

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and onsite emergency preparedness procedures.

• Conduct mock drills, fire safety training, and emergency response exercises.

• Monitor fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, and emergency facilities.

• Coordinate with emergency response teams and relevant authorities during incidents.

D. Incident Investigation & Risk Control

• Investigate accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Analyze safety performance indicators and prepare periodic EHS reports.

• Drive initiatives to reduce workplace incidents and improve safety performance.

E. Environmental & Occupational Health

• Monitor industrial hygiene, workplace exposure, and occupational health risks.

• Coordinate with the medical team for health surveillance and employee safety programs.

• Support environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and pollution control initiatives in coordination with the concerned departments.

• Promote safe chemical handling, PPE compliance, and employee awareness.

F. Training & Team Management

• Conduct safety induction and regular training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Lead toolbox talks, safety committee meetings, and safety awareness campaigns.

• Supervise the safety team and coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Projects, Utilities, and other departments.

• Develop a proactive safety culture throughout the plant.

3. Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline, or M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline.

• PDIS (Post Diploma in Industrial Safety) is mandatory.

• Additional qualifications or certifications in industrial safety, process safety, fire safety, or environmental management will be an advantage.

4. Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in EHS and industrial safety.

• Mandatory experience in an agrochemical / pesticide / chemical manufacturing industry.

• Experience in handling plant safety, hazardous chemicals, fire safety, statutory compliance, audits, and emergency preparedness.

• Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role is preferred.

5. Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial and process safety practices.

• Sound understanding of hazardous chemical handling and chemical plant operations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and incident investigation skills.

• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage contractors.

• Strong documentation, reporting, auditing, and statutory compliance skills.

6. Preferred Candidate Profile

• A hands-on safety professional with strong shop-floor exposure.

• Experience in agrochemical manufacturing processes and associated operational risks.

• Ability to independently manage EHS activities at a manufacturing plant.

• Strong focus on accident prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement.

7. Job Location

Dahej, Bharuch, Gujarat

8. Compensation

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and current CTC.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, and total relevant experience.