Fire & Safety Manager

Job Summary: 
The Fire & Safety Manager takes absolute ownership of all fire and plant safety operations within the highly sensitive and inflammable perfumery manufacturing unit. This role demands a highly presentable, accountable leader who enforces zero-tolerance safety practices, ensures meticulous compliance with ISO standards, and maintains flawless safety documentation. The ideal candidate will act as the face of safety for the organization, driving a culture of awareness and strict compliance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Fire Safety & Hazardous Material Management Flammable Chemical Safety: Take complete charge of the safe storage, handling, and movement of highly inflammable perfumery chemicals, solvents, and raw materials. Fire Prevention & Systems: Ensure 100% operational readiness of all fire protection systems, including various types of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, and smoke alarms. Mock Drills & Training: Plan and execute regular fire mock drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency response training for all plant employees and contract workers. 2. Standard Safety Practices & EQHS Management EQHS Integration: Lead and implement Environment, Quality, Health, and Safety (EQHS) protocols across the unit. (Proven experience handling complete EQHS systems is highly preferred). Safety Floor Walks: Conduct daily, rigorous shop-floor rounds to identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Implement immediate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Permit to Work (PTW): Strictly enforce and monitor high-risk work permits, particularly Hot Work, Confined Space, and LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) procedures. 3. Audits, ISO Norms & Compliance Audit Readiness: Act as the lead coordinator for all internal and external safety audits. Ensure the plant strictly adheres to ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) norms. Statutory Compliance: Ensure all state and national fire safety regulations are met, and valid NOCs and licenses are updated and maintained. 4. Safety Documentation Mastery Flawless Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, audit-ready safety documentation, including incident reports, near-miss logs, safety inspection checklists, and extinguisher refilling schedules. SOP Creation: Draft, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical handling and emergency responses. 5. Leadership, Ownership & Communication Accountability: Work with a high degree of independent ownership. Take full responsibility for safety outcomes without needing constant supervision. Presentability & Reporting: Represent the safety department with high professional presentability during management meetings and external auditor visits. Bilingual Communication: Effectively communicate safety protocols, conduct training, and present reports seamlessly in both English and Hindi. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering, paired with a recognized Diploma in Fire & Safety Management (e.g., ADIS - Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety). Required Certifications: IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH IGC is highly preferred. Certified training in First Aid and Fire Fighting is mandatory. Experience: Minimum 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on safety experience, specifically within chemical, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or perfumery manufacturing environments dealing with hazardous materials. Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; highly presentable, authoritative yet approachable, with a strong sense of professional ownership.