EHS Manager

EHS MANAGER

Department : Environment, Health & Safety

Industry : Dairy / Food Processing

Location : Shrirampur,Maharashtra

Reports To : Plant Head

Job Purpose

To lead and implement Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and systems to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and the promotion of a safe and sustainable work environment in the dairy plant. The EHS Manager ensures that all operations align with corporate, statutory, and food industry standards for safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Legal Requirements
• Ensure adherence to all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and standards (Factories Act, Environment Protection Act, OSHA, Pollution Control Board norms, etc.).
• Liaise with government agencies for permits, inspections, and audits.
• Maintain and update statutory records like Form 11, Form 37, accident reports, etc.
• Safety Management
• Develop, implement, and maintain plant safety policies and SOPs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and workplace inspections.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Promote behavioral safety practices and awareness among all levels of staff.
• Health & Hygiene
• Ensure proper personal hygiene practices across production and milk handling areas.
• Monitor occupational health standards, medical checkups, and health surveillance programs.
• Implement hygiene and PPE protocols suitable for the dairy environment.
• Environmental Management
• Oversee the management of effluent treatment plants (ETPs), air emissions, water usage, and solid waste in compliance with environmental norms.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and ensure sustainability initiatives are executed.
• Drive waste segregation, resource conservation, and pollution control programs.
• Training & Development
• Organize EHS induction and periodic training programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct mock drills for fire safety, chemical spills, and emergency response.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain and update EHS documentation including safety manuals, permits, training logs, and incident records.
• Submit monthly EHS performance reports to management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

Skills Required

Job Safety Analysis, Iso 14001, Fmea, Fire Safety, Hazop, First Aid