EHS Senior Executive/ Executive

Department: Environment, Health & Safety

Reports to: EHS Manager / Plant Head / Operations Manager

Job Purpose

The EHS Senior Executive is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Environment, Health & Safety systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and best industry practices. The role supports the creation of a safe workplace, prevention of accidents, and promotion of environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Environment (E)

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, permits, and statutory requirements
  
• Monitor air, water, waste, and hazardous material management
  
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, and reporting to authorities
  
• Implement waste reduction, recycling, and pollution control initiatives
  
• Maintain environmental records, returns, and documentation
  

Health (H)

• Promote occupational health programs and employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Coordinate medical check-ups, health surveillance, and hygiene monitoring
  
• Identify workplace health hazards and recommend control measures
  
• Support ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and exposure monitoring
  

Safety (S)

• Implement and enforce safety policies, procedures, and SOPs
  
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and job safety analyses (JSA)
  
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare reports and CAPAs
  
• Organize safety training, toolbox talks, mock drills, and awareness programs
  
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safe work practices
  

Compliance & Systems

• Ensure compliance with Factories Act / OSHA / local EHS regulations
  
• Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other EHS management systems
  
• Assist in internal and external audits and closure of observations
  
• Maintain EHS documentation, registers, permits, and licenses
  

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, contractors, and HR teams
  
• Liaise with government authorities, auditors, and external agencies
  
• Support contractor safety management and induction programs
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of EHS laws and regulations
  
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
  
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  
• Training and communication skills
  
• Documentation and reporting
  
• Problem-solving and proactive mindset
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Science / Engineering / Environmental / Safety
  
• Diploma or certification in Industrial Safety (preferred)
  
• 36 years of relevant EHS experience (can vary by organization)
  
• Experience in manufacturing / construction / pharma / industrial sector preferred