Team Member - EHS (Safety)

Job Summary

This role is for managing and executing Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) activities to ensure regulatory compliance, operational safety, and environmental stewardship across the site. The position involves preparing and submitting statutory reports to regulatory bodies such as APPCB and the Department of Factories, acquiring necessary permits, and responding to legal notices. The candidate will be responsible for conducting job safety analyses, hazard identification, and risk assessments across departments, while also leading safety training programs, mock drills, and awareness workshops. A key focus is on developing and maintaining safe operating procedures (SOPs), updating the OSHA 18001 manual, and facilitating SHE audits.

" Roles & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for submitting monthly, half-yearly, and annual environmental performance reports to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) in accordance with Consent For Operation (CFO) conditions.

You will be responsible for submitting annual returns to the Department of Factories and ensuring timely compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

You will be responsible for acquiring permit-to-work authorizations, responding to legal notices, and maintaining documentation to support regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for conducting job safety analyses, hazard identification, and risk assessments across departments to proactively manage workplace risks.

You will be responsible for organizing periodic safety meetings, workshops, and mock drills to educate employees and contractors on SHE guidelines and emergency preparedness.

You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safe operating procedures (SOPs), updating the OSHA 18001 manual, and facilitating SHE audits for internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for overseeing the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater and hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) standards.

You will be responsible for monitoring environmental parameters such as ambient air quality, stack emissions, wastewater, noise, and soil conditions, and initiating corrective and preventive actions to address anomalies.

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience Educational Qualification

Graduation in Science (Chemistry) or Chemical, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.

Diploma in Industrial Safety (Recognized by State/Central Pollution Control Boards) is mandatory.

Minimum Work Experience

3+ / 5+ years of experience with pharmaceutical/chemical/manufacturing industries.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

Accident Analysis

Contractor Safety

Emergency Response Planning

Fire Safety

Functional Safety Assessment

Safety Monitoring

Site Inspection

Resident Skills

Accident Prevention

Incident Reporting

Root Cause Analysis

Vendor Management

Workplace Safety

Behavioural Skills

Regulatory Focus – Maintains strict adherence to environmental and safety compliance standards.

Detail Orientation – Ensures accuracy in reporting, documentation, and audit follow-ups.

Responsiveness – Acts swiftly on incidents, legal notices, and corrective actions to minimize risk.

Critical Exposures

Experience in safety incidents, emergency response, and near-miss reporting during shifts is desired.

Exposure to safety inspections, safety reports, hazard identification, emergency preparedness drills and permit-to-work compliance is preferred.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of safety systems such as fire hydrants, gas detectors, eye wash stations, and monthly safety campaigns is desired.

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Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"