Senior, Expert

Environment Health and Safety Manager

PepsiCo

Howrah, India · On-site

Overview

Main purpose:

To act as chief safety officer as per statutory requirement
To develop, implement and maintain environmental, health and safety programs to ensure compliance with legal regulations and company standards. The role focuses on risk reduction, incident prevention, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.
To ensure all statutory documents and safety practices are in line with Factories Act 1948, West Bengal Factory Rules 1958, CPCB and SPCB Mandates.

Responsibilities

Duties of Chief Safety Officers as stipulated under The West Bengal Factories (Safety Officers) Rules, 1978

The duties of a Safety Officer shall be to advise and assist the factory management in the fulfilment of obligations, statutory or otherwise, concerning prevention of personal injuries and maintaining a safe working environment. Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-rule (1), such duties may include -

to advise the concerned departments in planning and organizing measures necessary for the effective control of personal injuries and industrial diseases
to advise on safety aspects of all jobs and to carry out detailed job safety analysis of selected jobs
to carry out safety inspections in order to identify unsafe plant or equipment and hazardous conditions of work, and carry out safety observation to identify unsafe work practices and procedures followed by workers, and to suggest measures to be adopted for remedying defects found
to advise and assist on matters relating to carrying out safety inspections and safety observations by concerned departments
to design and conduct, either independently or in collaboration with the training department, suitable training and educational programmes for all levels in the organization and specifically for the supervisory staff for the prevention of personal injuries and industrial diseases
to check and evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent personal injuries and industrial diseases
to advise the purchasing and store departments on the availability and the specifications of any new machinery, plant, appliance or equipment including personal protective equipment, to be installed or used in the factory in order to ensure high standard of safety and protection of health of the employees
to advise concerned departments on matters relating to reporting and investigation of causes of industrial accidents and diseases
to investigate into causes and circumstances of every fatal, serious and select accident and dangerous occurrence, compile necessary reports and tender advice to prevent their recurrence
to investigate into the cases of every industrial disease
to promote setting up of safety committees and act as adviser and catalyst to such committees, to organize in collaboration with the concerned department, campaigns, competitions, contests and other activities which will develop and maintain the interest of the workers in establishing and maintaining sage conditions of work and procedures
to advise on the maintenance of records as are necessary relating to accidents, dangerous occurrences and industrial diseases, and present information in appropriate form for the use of management and others in assessing safety performance
to maintain liaison with other departments in the factory, including medical and training departments, and with the Directorate of Factories, Fire Services, local authorities and other organizations engaged in the promotion of industrial safety

Health & Safety Management

Develop and implement GEHSMS (Global Environment Health & Safety Management System) policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations.
Conduct risk assessments (HIRA/JSA/AI) and implement control measures.
Lead incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis.
Drive safety initiatives such as behavior-based safety (BBS), safety campaigns, and audits, EHS digitization for site

Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with environmental laws (air, water, waste management).
Monitor emissions, effluents, and waste disposal practices.
Manage sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
Maintain environmental documentation and statutory records.

Audits & Inspections

Conduct internal EHS audits and coordinate external audits.
Ensure closure of audit findings within timelines.
Perform workplace inspections and compliance checks.

Training & Awareness

Design, develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement culture.
Ensure competency development for critical EHS roles.

Emergency Preparedness

Create and maintain emergency response plans (ERP).
Conduct mock drills (fire, chemical spill, evacuation).
Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services.

Fire Prevention

Establish and maintain robust fire safety and emergency management systems, including upkeep of fire detection/protection equipment, identification of potential emergencies, and regular mock drills to ensure system effectiveness.
Support and coordinate FM Global compliance activities by tracking HPR scores, facilitating audits, and implementing action plans.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain EHS records, reports, and dashboards.
Track KPIs such as RIR, LTIR, near-miss/Hazard reporting, etc.
Submit statutory reports to regulatory bodies.

Contractor Safety Management

Ensure contractor compliance with EHS standards.
Conduct safety inductions and permit-to-work (PTW) monitoring.

Qualifications

Qualifications under The West Bengal Factories (Safety Officers) Rules, 1978

(a) possesses a degree of a recognized University or its equivalent in any branch of engineering or technology with two years experience in a position of supervision or management in a factory in either the production or the maintenance or the safety department, or a degree of recognized University in Physics and Chemistry with five years' experience in a position of supervision, or management in a factory in either the production or the maintenance or the safety department, or a diploma in any branch of engineering or technology recognized by the State Government with five years experience in a position of supervision or management in a factory in either the production or the maintenance or the safety department;

(b) possesses a degree or diploma or certificate in industrial safety recognized by the State Government;

(c) has thorough knowledge of Bengali acquired through an institution under a Board of Secondary Education or affiliated to a University or recognized by the State Government;

(d) has qualified at a viva voce test conducted by a Board constituted by the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal, for the purpose;

(e) can speak Hindi; and

(f) is not less than 23 years of age

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Environmental Science (preferred)
Diploma/Certification in Industrial Safety (preferred)

Experience

10-12 years of experience in relevant industry

Certifications (Preferred):

Regional Labour Institutes (RLI) Certified (Mandatory)
NEBOSH / IOSH / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Key Skills

Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards
Risk assessment & incident investigation expertise
Audit and compliance management
Leadership and stakeholder management
Excellent communication and training skills

Behavioral Competencies

Safety-first mindset
Proactive problem-solving
Influencing and leadership skills
Collaborative

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