Job Description: Lead – Safety (Logistics)

Experience Required: 10–15 years

Preferred Background: Logistics / Transportation / Supply Chain / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing

Location: [Insert Location]

Reports To: Head – Logistics / EHS

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Lead – Safety (Logistics) to ensure the safe movement of fleet and materials across our logistics operations. The role focuses on developing and enforcing safety systems, standards, and culture across all logistics activities, including transportation, fleet operations, and handling at sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management & Compliance

• Ensure safe movement of fleet, drivers, and materials across all logistics operations.
• Define, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Guidelines for logistics and transportation.
• Drive 100% adherence to statutory and organizational safety requirements.

2. Training & Capability Building

• Conduct regular safety training sessions for vendors, drivers, and channel partners.
• Build a culture of safety awareness and accountability across the logistics value chain.

3. Audits & Risk Assessment

• Plan and execute safety audits for vehicles, transporters, and logistics sites.
• Conduct Journey Risk Management (JRM) and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) exercises to proactively mitigate risks.

4. Safety Initiatives & Continuous Improvement

• Implement innovative safety initiatives to reduce incidents and improve operational safety.
• Analyze near-miss and incident data to drive preventive measures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate safety into all logistics planning and execution processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of transportation safety protocols, fleet management, and logistics operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing SOPs, JRM, and HIRA frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct safety audits, investigations, and training programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Safety / Environmental Science / related field.
• Certification in Safety Management, NEBOSH, or IOSH preferred.
• Experience in industrial or logistics safety within Bio Energy, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing sectors is desirable.