AGM/DGM- Cluster EHS Head

Job Title : Cluster Head – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Function: Environment, Health & Safety

Role Purpose

The Cluster Head – EHS will handle Multi-site as Cluster Head EHS (API Manufacturing Sites), responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of Environment, Health & Safety across multiple API manufacturing sites. The role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, drives a strong EHS culture, minimizes operational risks, and supports sustainable manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement cluster-level EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations.

• Act as the EHS leader for all API sites in the cluster, ensuring consistent standards and practices.

• Build a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and accountability.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations including:

  • Factories Act

  • Environment Protection Act

  • Hazardous & Other Wastes Rules

  • Air & Water Acts

  • PESO, Boiler Inspectorate, Fire NOC

  • Local and international EHS requirements (as applicable)

• Lead statutory audits, regulatory inspections, and interactions with authorities.

• Track regulatory changes and proactively implement compliance actions.

3. Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Lead PSM programs for API operations including:

  • HAZOP, HIRA, QRA, JSA

  • Management of Change (MOC)

  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis

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

• Oversee emergency preparedness and response planning across sites.

4. Environmental Management & Sustainability

• Drive environmental performance including:

  • Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) / ZLD systems

  • Air emission control systems

  • Waste minimization and solvent recovery

• Monitor and reduce environmental footprint (water, energy, emissions).

• Lead sustainability initiatives and ESG-related EHS programs.

5. Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

• Implement occupational health programs including:

  • Health surveillance and medical monitoring

  • Industrial hygiene assessments (exposure monitoring, toxicology risks)

• Ensure compliance with occupational health standards for API manufacturing environments.

6. Audit, Risk & Performance Management

• Conduct internal EHS audits and support corporate / customer audits.

• Define EHS KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.

• Track incidents, near misses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

7. Team Development & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor site EHS heads and EHS teams across the cluster.

• Identify capability gaps and implement structured EHS training programs.

• Drive behavioral safety and competency development initiatives.

8. Stakeholder & Business Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Projects, and Supply Chain teams.

• Provide EHS inputs for new projects, expansions, and technology transfers.

• Support customer audits and due diligence related to EHS.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of API manufacturing processes and hazards

• Expertise in process safety and chemical risk management

• In-depth understanding of Indian EHS regulations and global best practices

• Experience with ETP/ZLD, solvent recovery, hazardous waste management

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

• Strategic thinking and decision-making

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead multi-site teams

• High level of integrity and compliance mindset