EHS Lead

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

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About Operations India business:

SKF has a pan India footprint consisting of 4 manufacturing facilities, 7 Distribution Centers, a supplier network of over450 and an employee base of about 300 dedicated professionals. To support the manufacturing strategy, SKF focuses on developing and implementing new technology to increase reliability and flexibility, reduce costs and improve environmental performance.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: EHS Lead

Reports To: Deputy General Manager-Maintenance & EHS

Location: Ahmedabad Factory

Purpose of the role:

Plan and drive implementation of safety, environment, and health programs as per SKF group guidelines & in compliance with statutory norms to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions and to drive a safety culture in the location.

Responsibilities:

Ensure implementation of standardized EHS procedures & practices in accordance with company policies and procedures & country EHS directives.

Maintain core EHS documentation in line with group EHS guidelines e.g. HIRA, ASPECT IMPACT and ensure practical implementation of the same

Strive for continuous improvement with a focus to apply hierarchy of controls to aim zero injury

Implement initiatives such as awareness campaigns, safety drills, training programs, recognition for best ideas, etc. to enhance the importance of HSE among SKF employees as per guidance from country EHS.

Create and design Safe Operating Procedures for work and ensure they are strictly adhered to. Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' health exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.

Implement safety standards, identify unsafe activities and potential hazards, and provide recommendations for correction to ensure safety regulation compliance

Create a proactive action plan to minimize near-misses & accidents on the safety front and conduct in-depth incident analysis and accident investigation highlighting the root cause and taking corrective measures.

Develop & drive environmental control plan by analyzing existing environment-related practices and control mechanisms and identifying potential hazards to ensure SKF operations comply with statutory norms and applicable ISO standards

Liaison with external stakeholders like factory inspector, pollution board, relevant govt. functionaries etc., to ensure smooth operations and functioning

Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) & work specific tools are used by every employee onsite

Conduct regular checks (planned as well as surprise) in the location, review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented.

Ensure compliance with OSHAS & EMS and monitor renewal of licenses and permissions for the manufacturing process.

Conduct location wide HSE training needs assessment & identify skill gaps to be addressed to create an annual, monthly, or weekly training plan for all locations.

Ensure adherence to contractor safety management at site

Metrics:

Number of accidents, near misses, first aids and proactive reporting of unsafe conditions and acts

Safety, health & environmental parameters for the location

EHS & sustainability programs progress

Adherence to Statutory compliances & EHS policies

Training Plan achievement & Effectiveness

Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of EHS practices in manufacturing organizations

Strong knowledge of statutory norms & different local & global EHS standards

Change Management

Strong communication & influential skills

Conflict management skills

Candidate Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Must - Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

8+ yrs. of experience in EHS in manufacturing organization

Preferably certified lead/internal auditor in ISO 45001:2018 & ISO14001:2015

Preferred - NEBOSH, IOSH certification

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