Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance Manager

Job Title: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance Manager

This role is for a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance Manager responsible for driving regulatory adherence, operational safety, and environmental stewardship across CTO 5 at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. The position requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in SHE policy implementation, risk assessment, hazardous waste management, and regulatory coordination. As a key enabler of sustainable operations, this role will oversee compliance with Pollution Control Board (PCB) regulations, manage Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) performance, and ensure alignment with OSHA 18001 and ISO standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for implementing SHE policies, conducting risk assessments, and monitoring hazardous waste reduction to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• You will be responsible for organizing safety committee meetings, conducting equipment inspections, and performing internal audits to uphold safety standards and drive continuous improvement.
• You will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams in facilities compliance, investigating incidents, and initiating Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies to mitigate operational risks.
• You will be responsible for facilitating SHE audits, coordinating with auditors, preparing audit presentations, and maintaining OSHA 18001 and ISO 14001 documentation and manuals.
• You will be responsible for assessing environmental footprint, monitoring emissions and hazardous waste, and overseeing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations in compliance with PCB regulations.
• You will be responsible for preparing Consent for Establishment (CFE) and Consent for Operation (CFO), securing necessary permissions for WWRF operations, and ensuring proper waste handling and disposal.
• You will be responsible for conducting mock drills, identifying training needs, developing training modules, and facilitating workshops to build awareness and capability in SHE practices.
• You will be responsible for collaborating with Human Resources for manpower planning, recruitment, performance appraisals, and coaching, while identifying and retaining high-potential talent.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in Chemical Engineering mandatory. Post Graduation in Environmental Management/Sustainability is preferred.
• Certification in NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH PSM, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum Work

Experience

• 15+ years of experience.

• Skills & Attributes

• Functional

Skills

• Accident Analysis, Emergency Response Planning, Energy Efficiency Improvement, Environmental Impact Assessments, Fire Safety, Functional Safety Assessment, Safety Monitoring, Waste Management
• Resident

Skills

• Accident Prevention, Compliance Management, Data Analysis, Hazard Management, Vendor Management
• Behavioural

Skills

• Strategic Leadership & Accountability, Resilience & Crisis Management, People-Centric Development & Engagement

• Core

Experience

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental roles or manufacturing operations within pharmaceutical, chemical or manufacturing industries is desired.

• Experience with safety frameworks such as HAZOP, behavior-based safety (BBS), and incident investigation systems is desired.

• Exposure to SHE audit systems, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (OSHA 18001) compliance documentation, and regulatory certifications is preferred.

• Experience with hazardous and chemical waste handling infrastructure, legal permit management, and regulatory registers under PCB norms is desired.

• Experience in Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations, environmental monitoring systems, and statutory consent processes (CFE/CFO) is desired.

• Additional Information

• About the Department Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry. We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities. Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. The World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

• 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