Safety Officer

To ensure a safe working environment by implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, ensuring statutory compliance, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor all EHS policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Organize safety induction training for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, mock drills, and safety awareness programs.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor the use of PPE and ensure compliance across all departments.
• Issue work permits (Hot Work, Height Work, Confined Space, Electrical Isolation, etc.) and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate fire safety activities, emergency response, and evacuation drills.
• Maintain statutory records, safety registers, and EHS documentation.
• Coordinate with government authorities during inspections and audits.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and MIS.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS/ADIS/PGDIS or equivalent).

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing, distillery, bottling, FMCG, chemical, or process industry.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and legal compliance.
• Good understanding of fire safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• MS Office and report preparation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
• Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• 100% statutory compliance.
• Timely closure of safety observations.
• Completion of safety training as per the annual plan.
• Successful completion of internal and external safety audits.