The EHS Leader will be responsible for building, integrating, and leading a robust Environment, Health & Safety ecosystem across Kimbal. This role will ensure statutory compliance, strengthen ISO management systems, champion a Zero Harm culture, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, offices, and project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and sustain ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other relevant ISO management systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements including Factory Act, Electricity Act & Rules, Environment Protection Act, E-waste Management Rules, and other local/state regulations.
Provide strategic leadership to Environmental Affairs, Design for Environment, and Safety functions—integrating them into a single, unified EHS function with a common mission.
Actively support and guide teams across locations to maintain and continuously improve ISO management system effectiveness.
Facilitate all statutory inspections, internal audits, external audits, and certification/surveillance audits; ensure timely closure of observations.
Track non-conformities (NCRs), implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and support Management Review Meetings.
Conduct and review risk assessments such as HIRA, JSA, AIA, and ensure implementation of risk mitigation measures.
Lead accident, near-miss, and unsafe event investigations using RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and similar methodologies; ensure organizational learning.
Develop, review, and maintain emergency preparedness plans; conduct periodic emergency drills (fire, spill, evacuation) and ensure availability of safety equipment.
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for operators, engineers, contractors, and leadership teams.
Track, analyse, and report leading and lagging EHS KPIs to management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, 5S, and safety-focused projects.
Identify and implement best practices to reduce operational risks, improve safety awareness, and strengthen safe work behaviours.
Current Challenges
Scaling EHS systems and practices in line with rapid manufacturing and business growth.
Integrating multiple EHS-related functions into a single, cohesive governance model.
Strengthening proactive risk identification and near-miss reporting culture.
Ensuring consistent compliance and safety practices across plants, offices, and field operations.
Driving leadership ownership and workforce engagement towards a sustainable Zero Harm
Success Metrics
Zero fatal accidents and reduction in recordable incidents.
Successful ISO certifications and surveillance audits with minimal observations.
Timely closure of NCRs and CAPAs.
Improved EHS KPI performance (leading and lagging indicators).
High levels of employee participation in safety initiatives.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Engineering degree with specialization/certification in EHS, Safety, or Environmental Management.
15+ years of experience in EHS leadership roles within manufacturing, energy, or industrial environments.
Strong working knowledge of Indian statutory regulations and ISO management systems.
Proven experience in audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety culture transformation.
Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Functional & Leadership Skills
Deep hands-on expertise in ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable management systems including design, implementation, certification, and surveillance audits.
Strong working knowledge of Indian statutory and regulatory frameworks such as Factory Act, Electricity Act & Rules, Environment Protection Act, E-waste Management Rules, and state pollution control norms.
Proven experience in conducting and reviewing risk assessments including HIRA, JSA, AIA, and defining practical risk mitigation controls.
Strong capability in incident investigation methodologies such as RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and development of robust CAPA.
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build, integrate, and lead cross-functional EHS teams under a unified vision.
Demonstrated capability to influence senior leadership and drive EHS ownership across business functions.
High level of accountability and decision-making ability in complex and high-risk environments.
Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to simplify complex EHS concepts for diverse audiences.
Change leadership mindset with the ability to drive cultural transformation in fast-growing and dynamic organizations.
