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Senior Engineer - Safety Job Type: Full-Time
Location Type: Onsite
Primary Location:
Sriperumbudur Taluk, Tamil Nadu, IN
Job ID: 5519
Alternate Locations: Sriperumbudur
Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco , Coleman , Oster , Rubbermaid and Sharpie , and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
Reynolds is a subsidiary of , one of the most transformative consumer product companies in the world. For over 100 years, the company has grown through brands they are privileged to bring to consumers worldwide. With products in nearly 200 countries, over 100+ brands and 31,000+ happy employees worldwide, Newell is committed to enhancing the lives of customers with innovative products that create moments of joy.
Named after Milton Reynolds (1892-1976), entrepreneur and manufacturer of the first ball point pen, the first Reynolds pen debuted in New York at the 32nd Street store on the morning of October 29, 1945. The day the pen went on sale, an estimated 5,000 shoppers stormed the shop, and approximately 50 NYPD officers had to be dispatched for crowd control.
Beginning with the debut in 1945 of its iconic 045 writing pen, Reynolds has continued to provide high-quality writing instruments to consumers globally. Today, Reynolds is one of the most well-known brands in the Indian market with fabulous top-of-mind awareness and carries various much-in-demand products that include Trimax, Racer Gel, Jetter Classic, Brite and Champ. Reynolds Pens are now the favorite pens among millions in India and around the world.
The Senior Engineer Safety plays a critical role in implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the plant s safety and environmental standards. The role focuses in ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing risks, and fostering a strong safety culture through well-structured systems and proactive engagement across the organization.
Preparation and maintenance of SEAL/EHS documentation and compliance reports.
Conducting safety drills, emergency preparedness training, and mock audits.
Lead SEAL audits and supporting closure of non-conformities.
Maintaining EHS KPIs and preparing data for management reviews and global reporting.
Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environment, and sustainability.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- EHS, Statutory documentation & Compliance: Prepare and maintain required SEAL/EHS procedures and documentation. Update periodical Revisions as required. Monitor and ensure adherence to safety practices across the plant. Prepare and submit monthly/timely EHS data/ update monthly Proactive Site Safety metrics (PSM) online Tool. Coordinate with Factory Inspectorate (DISH) on all the connected compliances matters, including renewal of licenses, RC amendment and Test certificates etc., Responsible to renew the fire license, coordinate with Department of Fire and Rescue for conducting mock drills periodically.
- Training & Awareness: Conduct new employee orientation, refresher training, and on-the-job SEAL training. Responsible for completion of Job Specific & Certification Training as per Training Calendar through competent external agency. Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs. Promote employee awareness through safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and maintain training records and materials. Conduct gap analysis and work with respective team leads and plan training accordingly. Prepare reports based on training feedback to improve training effectiveness.
- Audits & Emergency Preparedness: Lead SEAL audits- communication to element owners , prepare general population to face the audit , ensure general conditions are maintained appropriately and ensure readiness of documents of each elements well ahead of audit , co- ordinate between auditors and auditee during the audit. Work towards achieving set SEAL score and support closure of non-conformities / AIR. Conduct safety drills, emergency preparedness sessions, and mock audits.
- EHS Performance Monitoring: Maintain EHS KPIs and prepare data for management reviews and periodic global reporting. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environment, and sustainability. Responsible for initiating departmental proceedings for violations connected to work place safety and environmental regulations.
- Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: Support sustainability initiatives and waste management practices. Coordinate with Environmental Regulatory Authority (TNPCB) on renewal of Consent Orders , Obtaining Hazardous Waste Authorization and periodic submissions and any other appropriate actions as needed. Ensure compliance with environmental standards and contribute to facility-wide environmental goals. Responsible to meet the Environmental Audit findings.
Problem Solving Complexity - High on problem solving. Able to solve the problem on time & analyze the nature of the problem
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
B.E. with a Diploma in Industrial Safety, along with work experience and a safety certification from a recognized institution or Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety with 12 years of experience.
Preferred:
M.E. in Industrial Safety with 3-5 years experience.
EXPERIENCE
8 to 10 years for B.E / 3-5 years for M.E., in Industrial Safety from a MNC manufacturing environment.
10 12 years for BSc., in Industrial Safety from a MNC manufacturing environment.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Required:
Work experience in industrial safety within an MNC manufacturing environment.
Preferred:
Industrial Engineering background
