Job Summary:
The Fire & Safety Manager takes absolute ownership of all fire and plant safety operations within the highly sensitive and inflammable perfumery manufacturing unit. This role demands a highly presentable, accountable leader who enforces zero-tolerance safety practices, ensures meticulous
compliance with ISO standards, and maintains flawless safety documentation. The ideal candidate will act as the face of safety for the organization, driving a culture of awareness and strict
compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fire Safety & Hazardous Material Management
Flammable Chemical Safety: Take complete charge of the safe storage, handling, and
movement of highly inflammable perfumery chemicals, solvents, and raw materials.
Fire Prevention & Systems: Ensure 100% operational readiness of all fire protection systems,
including various types of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, and smoke alarms.
Mock Drills & Training: Plan and execute regular fire mock drills, evacuation exercises, and
emergency response training for all plant employees and contract workers.
2. Standard Safety Practices & EQHS Management
EQHS Integration: Lead and implement Environment, Quality, Health, and Safety (EQHS)
protocols across the unit. (Proven experience handling complete EQHS systems is highly
preferred).
Safety Floor Walks: Conduct daily, rigorous shop-floor rounds to identify unsafe acts and
unsafe conditions. Implement immediate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Permit to Work (PTW): Strictly enforce and monitor high-risk work permits, particularly Hot
Work, Confined Space, and LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) procedures.
3. Audits, ISO Norms & Compliance
Audit Readiness: Act as the lead coordinator for all internal and external safety audits. Ensure
the plant strictly adheres to ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health &
Safety) norms.
Statutory Compliance: Ensure all state and national fire safety regulations are met, and valid
NOCs and licenses are updated and maintained.
4. Safety Documentation Mastery
Flawless Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, audit-ready safety documentation, including
incident reports, near-miss logs, safety inspection checklists, and extinguisher refilling schedules.
SOP Creation: Draft, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical
handling and emergency responses.
5. Leadership, Ownership & Communication
Accountability: Work with a high degree of independent ownership. Take full responsibility for
safety outcomes without needing constant supervision.
Presentability & Reporting: Represent the safety department with high professional
presentability during management meetings and external auditor visits.
Bilingual Communication: Effectively communicate safety protocols, conduct training, and
present reports seamlessly in both English and Hindi.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering, paired with a recognized Diploma in Fire
& Safety Management (e.g., ADIS - Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety).
Required Certifications: IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH IGC is highly preferred. Certified
training in First Aid and Fire Fighting is mandatory.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on safety experience, specifically within
chemical, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or perfumery manufacturing environments dealing with
hazardous materials.
Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; highly presentable,
authoritative yet approachable, with a strong sense of professional ownership.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
