Specialist EHS-India

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at  www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Role: Asst Manager – EHS   Job Summary : This position is responsible for leading and driving KMT’s EHS strategy, culture and compliance for the Bangalore KIL manufacturing facility. The Assistant Manager will lead and drive EHS performance, compliance, develop and implement systems and standards across the KIL business. Key Job Responsibilities:

Lead the global Environmental Health and Safety strategy for KIL and develop and execute implementation plans aligned with KMT strategic objectives. Implement sustainability of EHS management systems, regulatory programs, and processes to support EHS compliance and management systems. Lead Kennametal’s Fatality and Serious injury (FSI) prevention strategy by managing and implementing processes to recognize, identify and control critical hazards and risks (lock, tag verify, Powered industrial vehicles, cranes, machine guarding, electrical safety, etc.). Ability to collaborate across operations and leadership. Lead and manage environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives with an emphasis on critical environmental operating permits. Implementation of KMT global EHS standards to assure compliance with internal standards and consistency across locations. Ability to influence operations and leadership Lead complex EHS capital investment projects for KIL to continuously improve EHS programs, compliance, as well as fatality and serious injury prevention. Lead and manage the industrial hygiene program, sampling and data analysis Ability to work and collaborate with local authorities such as the KSPCB, DOF, and other governing bodies.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates: Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 10 Years       Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills: ADIS / PGDIS EHS Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance; People Leadership     Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing setting. Certified safety professional degree or other applicable degree strongly preferred ( ADIS / PGDIS) Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage people and a strategic plan Strong knowledge and application of US based OSHA/EPA requirements. Strong knowledge of country and state specific regulations Excellent leadership and people skills Must have excellent communication both written and verbal.

Desired Characteristics

Self-motivated with high energy, ability to lead projects with minimal direction Ability to adjust to change in a fast-paced environment Advanced computer skills and ability to analyze data and use all Microsoft platforms Expert knowledge of global and local regulations and codes/standards