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Sr. Manager - Safety & Sustainability
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
As a Senior Manager - Safety & Sustainability at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will be entrusted with leading and advising on comprehensive safety protocols throughout the plant. Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on safety aspects across all operations, ensuring alignment with current legislation and industry best practices.
- Performing detailed safety inspections jointly with safety committee members to identify hazards and assess risk potentials.
- Developing and recommending practical measures to eliminate unsafe physical conditions and prevent unsafe actions among personnel.
- Leading the deployment and continuous improvement of OHSAS standards within the manufacturing environment to uphold the highest occupational health and safety benchmarks.
- Carrying out tasks delegated by the Chief Safety Officer (CSO), maintaining diligent records of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions implemented.
- Organising and supervising rigorous safety audits in coordination with departments, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring timely follow-up to address identified concerns.
- Coordinating and facilitating scheduled testing and certification of lifting tools and tackles, pressure vessels, machinery, and equipment by certified personnel in compliance with MP factory regulations.
- Driving a culture of continuous process assessment and improvement by promoting adherence to safety procedures and engaging cross-functional teams in safety initiatives.
- Championing sustainability and safety integration, aligning with organisational leadership competencies to foster a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious workplace.
- Mentoring and guiding safety teams, fostering collaboration, and encouraging proactive risk management across all levels.
- Supporting emergency preparedness planning and response activities, including drills and training sessions to ensure readiness in critical situations.
Preferred Industries
Manufacturing
Manufacturing and Pr
Manufacturing & Trad
Automotive Industry
Education Qualification
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of educational attainment and relevant qualifications, including but not limited to:
- A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is essential.
- Advanced qualifications such as a Master's degree or professional safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent) will be highly advantageous.
- Thorough understanding of national and international health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to manufacturing sectors, especially within the automotive and farm equipment industries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and audit protocols relevant to complex industrial settings.
- Proficiency in preparing and interpreting technical reports, safety manuals, and compliance documentation.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey safety policies and train teams at various organisational levels.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging safety technologies and regulatory changes.
General Experience
Applicants should bring a substantial level of professional experience in manufacturing and safety management roles, preferably characterised by the following:
- 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety within manufacturing or automotive industries, demonstrating a robust understanding of operational safety dynamics.
- Comprehensive involvement in executing safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation within large-scale industrial plants.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Effective use of safety and quality management tools to monitor, report, and improve safety performance metrics.
- Proven track record of contributing to sustainability initiatives that integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations.
- Familiarity with testing and inspection requirements for machinery, lifting equipment, and plant infrastructure in accordance with regional statutory standards.
- Strong leadership capabilities demonstrated through managing safety teams or projects at a managerial or senior level.
Critical Experience
The critical experience essential for success in this role includes:
- In-depth knowledge of OHSAS standards and their practical application in industrial manufacturing settings.
- Proven ability to conduct detailed safety inspections and audits, identify hazards, and implement sustainable safety improvements.
- Expertise in coordinating with various stakeholders, including safety committees, regulatory bodies, and internal departments to ensure comprehensive safety compliance.
- Experience managing safety records and incident databases systematically, ensuring accuracy and facilitating incident trend analysis.
- Demonstrated capability in organising and overseeing statutory testing of lifting tools, pressure vessels, and plant machinery by competent authorities as per factory rules.
- Strong problem-solving skills to develop innovative safety solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the tractor manufacturing industry.
- Ability to lead and mentor teams effectively, cultivating a proactive safety culture that aligns with the strategic leadership competencies highlighted by Mahindra.
- Track record of strategic foresight in anticipating and mitigating risks, leveraging sustainability principles and stakeholder engagement for long-term value creation.
System Generated Core Skills
Inspection Process - Quality Management
Report Preparation
Testing
Continuous Improvement
System Generated Secondary Skills
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