Head-Safety & Occupational Health

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Strategic OHS Planning & Execution

·        Develop and implement long-term and annual OHS strategic plans aligned with Titan’s overarching business and sustainability objectives.

·        Formulate, implement, and maintain comprehensive OHS policies, procedures, standards, and the organizational OHS Manual across all business divisions (Watches, Jewellery, EyeCare, Taneira, Emerging Businesses).

·        Seamlessly integrate OHS best practices across manufacturing plants, ISCM, retail store networks, and corporate offices across India and international business operations.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

·        Prepare, conduct, and oversee enterprise qualitative and quantitative risk assessments across all operational touchpoints.

·        Establish protocols to review and validate OHS risk assessments and safety plans submitted by contractors, vendors, and business associates.

·        Lead end-to-end root-cause investigations for incidents, accidents, and near-miss cases; implement proactive preventive and corrective action plans (CAPA).

Operational Safety & Governance across Value Chains

·        Drive safety governance across 11 manufacturing facilities, 5.3 mn+ sq. ft. of retail footprint, vendor ecosystems, and contractor operations.

·        Oversee health and safety management across third-party networks, retail store expansions, and project sites.

·        Track, analyze, and report OHS performance indicators, safety metrics, and statistics to executive management and the Sustainability Committee.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

·        Partner closely with Unit Heads, Regional Business Heads (RBHs), Retail Heads, and OHS Champions to embed safety into daily operations.

·        Provide expert guidance, policy frameworks, and functional OHS support to Titan’s subsidiaries (TEAL, CaratLane, TCTL, International operations).

·        Build strong collaborative relationships with external regulatory bodies, safety auditors, and industry forums.

People Leadership & Safety Culture

·        Mentor, inspire, and build capabilities within a team of 20–25 ISCM and Regional Safety Officers.

·        Design and roll out functional OHS training programs and safety awareness campaigns across multi-generational and diverse employee bases.

·        Role model Titan’s core values of Integrity and Care, establishing a progressive, fail-safe environment that prioritizes total employee well-being (Titan Cares).

3. THE PERSON

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).

·        Degree / Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).

·        Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Preferred).

·        Professional Safety Certification (NEBOSH or equivalent) (Mandatory).

Experience:

·        Minimum 15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in leading Safety & Occupational Health functions within large-scale Retail and Manufacturing sectors.

·        Demonstrated track record of leading OHS strategy for complex multi-locational operations, supply chains, and extensive retail footprints.

·        Proven experience in OHS standard implementation (ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001) and thorough familiarity with Indian and global OHS codes and statutory regulations.

·        Willingness to travel extensively across regional offices, manufacturing plants, and retail locations.

Key Competencies

·        Strategic Safety Vision & Thinking Big: Envisions future-ready safety frameworks that scale with business expansion. Connects OHS strategy with broader enterprise growth, network expansion, and international footprint while keeping people safety paramount.

·        Safety Eco-System Management & Operations: Demonstrates deep operational understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and retail safety protocols. Establishes robust mechanisms for vendor/contractor management, site audits, risk profiling, and emergency preparedness.

·        Business Acumen & Value Creation: Connects health and safety performance to operational efficiency, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and enterprise brand trust. Translates safety requirements into seamless business processes without impeding agility.

·        Influences for Impact & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Seamlessly collaborates across business divisions (Jewellery, Watches, EyeCare, Taneira, etc.) and corporate functions (HR, Projects, Legal, Operations). Builds alignment among diverse leadership groups to embed safety as a core business driver.

·        Nurtures Relationships & Partner Management: Builds trust and credibility with internal teams, business associates, franchisees, and contractor communities to ensure uniform safety culture across third-party operations.

·        Supports, Trusts & Empowers Teams: Fosters an open, fail-safe culture where safety concerns and near-misses can be reported without fear. Empowers safety teams across regions to take ownership and make swift, proactive decisions.

·        Leading Diverse Teams & Accountability: Inspires, coaches, and holds accountable a geographically dispersed team of safety professionals. Promotes diversity, transparency, and high performance across all regions.

·        Learning Agility & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates strong curiosity and agility to learn changing safety technologies, evolving regulatory landscapes, and new business models across Titan's expanding portfolio.

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).

·        Degree / Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).

·        Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Preferred).

·        Professional Safety Certification (NEBOSH or equivalent) (Mandatory).

Experience:

·        Minimum 15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in leading Safety & Occupational Health functions within large-scale Retail and Manufacturing sectors.

·        Demonstrated track record of leading OHS strategy for complex multi-locational operations, supply chains, and extensive retail footprints.

·        Proven experience in OHS standard implementation (ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001) and thorough familiarity with Indian and global OHS codes and statutory regulations.

·        Willingness to travel extensively across regional offices, manufacturing plants, and retail locations.