EHSS Shift Safety Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: EHSS – Shift Safety Officer

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: EHSS

Grade: 9-II (Minimum)

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned.
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensure safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards.
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams, and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory training related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self.
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals.
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time.

Syngene Values

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values.

•  Excellence
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Job Purpose

• The purpose of the role is to implement and enforce safe work practices throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Ensure adherence to safety practices and procedures for self and the team.
• Contribute to the development of systems and practices that comply with company integrity and EHSS standards.
• Drive a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) in the workplace.
• Ensure safety compliance by following safety protocols and EHS requirements at all times.
• Ensure timely completion of mandatory safety and data integrity training for all team members.
• Uphold Syngene’s quality standards in all operations.
• Hold self and teams accountable for achieving safety goals.
• Review and track safety metrics periodically.
• Assist with Emergency Management System and Contractor Management.
• Strengthen the Site Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Organize and coordinate practical demos and training for firefighting equipment for ERT members.
• Provide training on Emergency and Disaster Management to employees, ensuring compliance.
• Issue Work Permits for non-routine activities and ensure compliance with PTW conditions.
• Participate in internal audits related to PTW.
• Revise Onsite Emergency Response Plan based on process changes and legal requirements.
• Assist in incident investigations and develop Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance of Emergency Equipment (Fire Detection & Protection, Eye Washers, Emergency Cupboards) across the site.
• Coordinate and conduct Mock and Evacuation Drills and follow up on action items.
• Update Operating Procedures/Guidelines for Emergency Equipment as per site requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of Fire Hydrant Pump House operations.
• Ensure ERT availability and Fire Hydrant Operator presence during shift operations.
• Conduct gap analysis in Emergency Management and take necessary corrective actions.
• Assist in KAVACH implementation initiatives at the site.
• Deliver PEP Talks and Toolbox Talks (TBT) to the production team during shift operations.
• Issue and monitor Work Permits to ensure strict adherence to conditions.
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions, report incidents/accidents/first aid, and support investigations.
• Monitor critical activities in the Production and Warehouse areas, advising and training the teams on safety.
• Ensure compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during operations.
• Support Shift In-charge/Incident Controller in emergency situations during shift operations.
• Assist in organizing campaigns, competitions, and activities to engage employees in maintaining safe working conditions.

Educational Qualification:  

• BSc/MSc (Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Zoology) with Diploma in Industrial safety

Technical/functional Skills:

• Safe Systems of work (permit to work, risk assessment etc.)
• Compliance (regulatory and internal)
• Knowledge on Environmental management
• Incident/Accident management
• Emergency management

Experience:

• Above 5+ years of relevant experience in EHSS

Behavioral Skills:

• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Work-life balance
• Time-Management
• Self-improvement
• Stress Management
• Patience

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.