Manager HSE & Security, India

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Job Description:

The Lead Quality Health Safety Environment Security & Engineering will be responsible for designing implementing and leading countrywide programs on workplace safety physical security maintenance & engineering and ESG (Environment Social Governance) initiatives. The role requires strategic leadership to align with global policies while ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements TAPA standards and embedding a culture of safety sustainability and ethical governance across Warehouse and Office in India.

Safety and Health

• Lead and manage the countrys Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs ensuring alignment with corporate standards and compliance with statutory requirements.

• Conduct regular risk assessments incident investigations and audits to proactively address hazards and prevent accidents.

• Drive a culture of Zero Harm by engaging employees contractors and partners in safety initiatives.

• Develop and deliver training programs for safety awareness emergency preparedness and crisis response.

• Oversee compliance and other relevant OHS standards as applicable.

Security:

• Oversee physical security operations across offices warehouses and logistics facilities.

• Ensure compliance with TAPA FSR (Facility Security Requirements) standards leading audits certifications and ongoing compliance monitoring.

• Implement and maintain access control systems CCTV surveillance perimeter security and visitor management protocols.

• Partner with law enforcement security agencies and vendors to ensure asset protection and risk mitigation.

• Lead crisis management and business continuity planning (BCP) for security-related incidents.

• Drive continuous improvement in security risk assessments controls and preventive actions.

ESG:

• Develop implement and track country-level ESG strategies aligned with corporate sustainability goals and global ESG reporting standards.

• Lead initiatives in carbon footprint reduction energy efficiency renewable energy adoption and waste management.

• Drive social responsibility programs in alignment with local community needs and company CSR commitments.

• Monitor and report ESG performance metrics ensuring alignment with GRI SASB CDP and other international standards.

• Promote ethical business practices and governance frameworks in line with local laws and global compliance requirements.

Engineering:

• Lead technical assessment of new Warehouse Layout and Design from Safety Security Maintenance and Compliance point of view.

• Develop implement and track country-level site maintenance strategies aligned with corporate goals and global standards.

• Review OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for MHEs AMC schedules for key machines and structures energy efficiency of equipment etc.

Knowledge Management (KM):

• Creation of central repository of data base for team to refer

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the single point of contact for all Safety Security and ESG-related matters at the country level.

• Provide executive updates and reports to country leadership and global HSE & ESG teams.

• Engage with regulatory bodies TAPA auditors industry associations and external stakeholders to ensure best practices and compliance.

• Lead cross-functional teams vendors and consultants in driving safety security and ESG initiatives.

• Influence and inspire employees to embed safety-first security-conscious and sustainability-focused mindsets into daily operations

• Budget Vs Cost tracking LEAD Indicator tracking.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical and/or Industrial)

• Postgraduate / professional certifications preferred

Technical Competencies:

Must Have:

• Demonstrated expertise in multi-site operations management (warehouses logistics or manufacturing

• ERP understanding C Cost Saving mindset

• Good to Have Certification from TAPA CT-PAT ESG Certification

• Nice to Have NEBOSH IOSH ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor TAPA FSR Certified)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive change across a large diverse workforce.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and crisis management skills.

• Experience in managing physical security systems and TAPA compliance.

• Strong communication skills (verbal written executive reporting) with ability to engage with senior leadership regulators and global teams.

• High degree of integrity resilience and accountability.

Experience: 610 years of progressive experience in Safety Physical Security HSE Sustainability or ESG functions with at least 35 years in a leadership or country-level role