General Manager of Safety

Location: Narela

Corporate Safety Head
About the Company
We are one of India's leading Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) solutions providers, specializing in the design, manufacturing, supply, and erection of high-quality steel buildings and structural solutions. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and projects executed across India, we are committed to delivering excellence through innovation, operational efficiency, quality, and an uncompromising focus on safety.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced   Corporate Safety Head   to lead and strengthen our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function across manufacturing plants and project sites.
Position Details
Position:
Corporate Safety Head
Department:
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reporting To:
Executive Director & CEO

Location:

Noida (Corporate Office)
Travel:
Extensive travel to manufacturing plants and project sites across India

Role Overview
The Corporate Safety Head will be responsible for developing and executing the organization's HSE strategy across manufacturing facilities, construction sites, warehouses, and corporate offices. The role will drive a strong safety culture, ensure statutory compliance, implement industry best practices, and establish robust systems that promote operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
This position requires a seasoned HSE professional with extensive experience in both manufacturing and EPC/construction environments.

Key Responsibilities
HSE Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement the corporate HSE strategy, policies, standards, and annual roadmap.
Foster a proactive safety culture across all manufacturing plants and project sites.
Establish HSE objectives, KPIs, and governance frameworks to monitor organizational performance.
Partner with business leaders to integrate safety into operational and strategic decision-making.
Manufacturing Plant Safety
Drive safe operations across fabrication, welding, cutting, painting, material handling, assembly, and dispatch activities.
Ensure effective risk assessment and hazard mitigation for heavy equipment, cranes, forklifts, electrical systems, pressure vessels, and hazardous materials.
Lead safety inspections, internal audits, emergency preparedness programs, and fire safety initiatives.
Construction & Project Site Safety
Develop and monitor project-specific HSE plans for erection and construction activities.
Ensure compliance with safe work practices related to work at height, lifting operations, scaffolding, confined spaces, excavation, electrical work, and hot work.
Strengthen contractor safety management through regular audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
Drive effective implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk management processes.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Maintain statutory documentation, permits, licenses, and audit readiness across all locations.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and certification agencies.
Incident Prevention & Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor safety performance, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Training & Safety Culture
Design and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and business partners.
Promote Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) and safety awareness campaigns.
Conduct induction programs, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and leadership engagement initiatives.
Develop and mentor HSE teams across manufacturing plants and project sites.
Reporting & Governance
Present HSE performance reports, dashboards, and key metrics to senior leadership.
Drive accountability through regular management reviews and compliance monitoring.
Standardize HSE processes and best practices across all business locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline).
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS) is mandatory.
Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC,…