Site Head EHS | Cipla Ltd | Bommasandra

Job Purpose

Develop, deploy and manage Site EHS & Environment Sustainability processes and systems to meet the Annual Operating Plan for the Site whilst minimizing the EHS risks inherent to Site Operations; ensure safety and occupational health of all personnel and material; ensure an optimal environment footprint – with strict adherence to statutory & legal requirements and Cipla Global  Standards & Procedures [Technical, cGMP & QMS, OHS & Env. Sustainability, Financial Control Environment, and HR].

Champion the deployment of Global EHS & Environment Sustainability Strategy at the Site by developing and driving the implementation of the Functional Strategic Capability  Plan for the Site; build a functional talent pipeline & capability; drive continual improvement in functional processes & systems as well as performance measures towards “ Best in Class “ performance.

Key Accountabilities

Site Operations support to deliver the Annual Operating Plan

• Ensure that site EHS organization is adequately positioned and empowered for providing necessary EHS support for the execution of operating plans.
• Ensure EHS vigilance during routine and nonroutine operations.
• Ensure no business interruptions arise out of untoward EHS incidents.

Statutory  Compliance & Boundary Management

• Ensure that all EHS licenses are available and conditions complied
• Ensure Statutory requirement compliance as per CMT
• Oversee liaisoning with government authorities for getting Licenses within due dates
• Monitor and adapt to changes in statutory requirements

Site EHS & Environment Sustainability processes and systems

• Ensure safety improvements in new projects and major changes by Audits, HAZOP, Safety Studies, and Change control system
• Ensure compliance with recommendations from audits, Investigations, etc.
• To ensure closure of safety committee recommendation
• Ensure emergency preparedness across the Site to reduce the impact of Incidences on human and property
• Ensure timely response to emergencies
• Ensure timely maintenance of safety equipment and maintain required spares
• Ensure accident investigations are carried out and recommendations compliance done
• Perform random checks of safety items and systems to ensure all-time readiness
• Coordinate with vendors for knowledge sharing about developments in Safety and vendor cost optimization
• Initiate and manage events for the promotion of safety
• Align stakeholders for safety improvements
• Incorporate safety best practices from across sites and industries

Compliance with Cipla Global Standards & Procedures

• Ensure that a governance mechanism is in place for the implementation of all EHS global standards.
• System of internal audits for ensuring that implementation of standards is sustained.
• Provide support by ensuring the availability of updated documents during external EHS and GMP documents

Global Operations and Global EHS & ES  Strategy Deployment

• Preparation of site-specific plans to achieve Global EHSS objectives.
• Obtaining necessary techno-commercial approvals
• Tracking the progress of implementation plans and necessary interventions and guidance

EHS & ES Capital Project Program Deployment

• Foresee the future requirements of EHS infrastructure for statutory/must have/good to have programs.
• Estimate and Budgeting for the identified projects
• Maintain cross-functional coordination for project management
• Plan, monitor and track the cost reduction programs for water/wastewater/solid wastes

EHS Operations Excellence  & Cost Productivity

• Develop systems to ensure that the EHS installations are always in good working conditions through proper inspections, operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure that the efficiency parameters are checked and improved for EHS equipment and machinery.

Talent Pipeline | Functional Capability |Employee Connect | High-Performance Culture

• Develop TNI matrix
• Develop the professional competencies of the team in order to improve overall safety standards
• Nominate selected members for professional training
• Ensure periodic performance feedback  and developmental inputs to facilitate meeting Objectives

Major Challenges

• Increasing Risk Perception of employees
• Keeping the team updated with the technical developments.
• Retention of good talent

This can be overcome by means of increasing awareness and driving a positive EHS culture.

Key Interactions

• Site Head for regular updates and guidance
• Maintenance department heads for day-to-day operations
• Production heads for driving the EHS agenda and improvements
• Safety Committee – Monthly – for site safety review
• Other Site EHS Heads- need basis – for sharing of learnings
• Functional Head- for monthly review and seeking necessary guidance and support
• Vendors and service providers

• Government officials like Factory Inspectorate, PESO, Fire Department, District supply officer-need basis  -for legal requirements.
• ISO certification body- annually -for certification.
• Local authorities – need basis – to drive safety promotional activities

Key Decisions

• EHS decisions impacting site activities
• Approvals related to regulatory requirements for business continuity.
• Concluding root cause of investigations
• Capacities of various regulatory license requirements.
• As an MR of the integrated management system
• Aligning site agenda with Global EHS priorities
• New talent shortlisting

• Hierarchy of controls.
• New technology selection EHS

Education Qualification

Graduate in Engineering with an advanced diploma in safety/environment.

Relevant Work Experience

15-20 years of work experience, minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in chemical/API/Pharmaceuticals