Job Summary
The Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies to ensure a safe working environment within the manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety training, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across the plant.
- Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct induction and periodic safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by employees and contractors.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents, and prepare detailed investigation reports with root cause analysis.
- Maintain statutory safety records, registers, and documentation.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including mock drills for fire, evacuation, and other emergencies.
- Ensure fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, and emergency response equipment are inspected and maintained.
- Coordinate with government authorities during inspections and ensure statutory compliance.
- Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness campaigns regularly.
- Recommend improvements to enhance workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports to management.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized by the appropriate authority.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and manufacturing safety standards.
Experience
- 2–5 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing, engineering, steel, or industrial environment.
- Experience in handling contractor safety and statutory compliance is preferred.
Required Skills
- Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
- Good communication and training skills.
- Ability to prepare safety reports and maintain documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Leadership and team coordination skills.
- Hindi Language added advantage
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
- Reduction in workplace accidents and near-miss incidents.
- Completion of scheduled safety inspections and audits.
- 100% compliance with statutory safety requirements.
- Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Safety training completion rate.
- Contractor safety compliance.
- Emergency drill effectiveness and readiness.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Excellent observation and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively during emergencies.
- Commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture.
- Willingness to work in shifts, if required.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
