Emergency Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Emergency Lead

Job Location: Mangaluru

Department: EHSS

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.

Job Purpose: Experienced in the Safety department for API Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant.

Educational Qualification:  B.E./B. Tech in Chemical or Fire Engineering, and a Diploma in Industrial Safety from a reputed institute.

Technical skills:

• Responsible for managing and strengthening the site’s Emergency Management System in alignment with Syngene’s EHSS standards and statutory requirements.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring competency, readiness, and effective response during emergencies.
• Maintain, review, and upgrade the Onsite Emergency Response Plan (OERP) based on process changes, audit observations, and legal updates.
• Coordinate and lead emergency response operations, supporting the Incident Controller during incidents.
• Conduct Emergency and Disaster Management training sessions and lead EHSS classroom training for employees.
• Organize and deliver hands‑on firefighting demonstrations, equipment training, and scenario-based exercises for ERT and employees.
• Plan, execute, and document mock drills and evacuation drills, ensuring follow-up and closure of all action items.
• Ensure operational readiness and compliance of all emergency equipment including fire detection and protection systems, fire hydrants, pump house, eye wash stations, and emergency cupboards.
• Update and maintain SOPs and guidelines related to emergency equipment and emergency management processes.
• Issue, review, and monitor Work Permits for non-routine activities, ensuring strict compliance with PTW requirements.
• Participate in PTW system audits and drive improvements in compliance and safety practices.
• Monitor critical activities in Production and Warehouse areas, providing guidance on safe operations and intervening when necessary.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, ensure timely reporting of incidents and near misses, and support incident investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Conduct periodic gap analyses of the emergency management system and implement improvement actions.
• Support site-level EHSS initiatives such as KAVACH and other corporate safety programs.
• Deliver PEP Talks, Toolbox Talks, and awareness sessions to strengthen safety culture during all shift operations.
• Ensure ERT and Fire Hydrant Operator availability across all shifts and coordinate manpower effectively.
• Organize safety campaigns, competitions, and engagement programs to enhance employee involvement in emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance emergency readiness, safety performance, and overall risk management at the site.

Behavioral Skills: Adhering to the systems and policies of the company with dedication to work and result oriented approach during the execution of work. Self-driven individual with team coordination would be required.

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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.