Position:
Assistant Manager -EHS (Grade 6)
Location:
Bangalore
Reports to:
SLP Sr.Manager/ Head SSLP
Work days:
6 working days (Mon to Sat)
About Swiggy Instamart:
Swiggy Instamart is a leading Quick-commerce service providing a wide range of groceries and daily essentials delivered swiftly to our customers. Our warehouse operations are critical to our success, and the Security and Loss Prevention (SLP) team is instrumental in safeguarding these operations and ensuring operational integrity.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager Safety & Compliance will be responsible for ensuring operational safety, regulatory adherence, and compliance across warehouses, dark stores, delivery hubs, and office locations in a fast-paced Q-commerce environment. The role involves implementing safety standards, monitoring compliance frameworks, conducting audits, and supporting cross-functional teams to build a culture of safety and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Management:
Implement and monitor workplace safety practices at warehouses, delivery hubs, and last-mile operations. Ensure compliance with fire safety, occupational health, and workplace safety standards (Factories Act, Shops & Establishment Act, OSHA-equivalent guidelines).
Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Drive awareness programs and training sessions for employees, delivery partners, and security staff.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Ensure adherence to local/state/national laws related to labor, environment, food safety, and operational licenses. Support statutory audits and liaise with regulatory bodies.
Track changes in applicable laws and update internal policies accordingly.
Maintain compliance records, documentation, and audit trails.
Loss Prevention & Risk Control:
Monitor adherence to SOPs to minimize shrinkage, pilferage, and operational fraud.Support investigations into compliance breaches, theft, or misconduct.Collaborate with operations to plug process gaps leading to financial or reputational risk.
Audit & Reporting
- Conduct periodic safety and compliance audits across facilities.
- Prepare MIS and dashboards for leadership on safety KPIs, compliance status, and risk assessments.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and non-compliance cases.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, HR, Legal, and Finance teams to build a culture of compliance.Act as the first point of contact for compliance escalations at the regional level.Support business continuity planning with a focus on safety and compliance aspects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Safety Management, Law, Commerce, or related discipline (Master s preferred).
- Certification in safety/compliance (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, OHSAS) is desirable.
- 3 6 years of experience in safety, compliance, or audit roles, preferably in Q-commerce, e-commerce, logistics, or retail.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and audit frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigation skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.
Certifications:
- NEBOSH and OSHA certifications will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- compliance with statutory requirements.
- Reduction in safety incidents and near misses.
- Audit scores and timely closure of non-compliance gaps.
- Shrinkage and pilferage reduction metrics.
- Training coverage for employees and partners.