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Head - HSE & ESG | Bengaluru

Bangalore Permanent INR6,500,000 - INR8,500,000 per year View Job Description
Lead the organization's HSE and ESG agenda by driving enterprise-wide safety, sustainability, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple manufacturing facilities. Build the ESG function from the ground up while partnering with leadership to embed sustainable practices into business strategy and operations.
  • Only candidates with 15+ years in HSE & ESG leadership apply
  • Experience in automotive, renewable energy or process industries

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing listed manufacturing organization driving large-scale expansion in India. With multiple advanced manufacturing facilities and a strong focus on sustainability, the company is looking to establish ESG as a strategic business function while strengthening its health, safety, and environmental culture.

Job Description

  • Lead the organization's HSE and ESG strategy, governance, and transformation roadmap across multiple manufacturing sites as a corporate asset.
  • Build the ESG function from the ground up, including sustainability strategy, governance frameworks, KPIs, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Drive HSE excellence through enterprise-wide safety programs, risk management, audits, regulatory compliance, and a Zero Harm culture.
  • Lead ESG reporting, BRSR Core compliance, sustainability disclosures, dashboards, and performance analytics.
  • Drive environmental initiatives including decarbonization, energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and green manufacturing.
  • Partner with leadership, operations, HR, procurement, finance, and external stakeholders to embed ESG principles across the business.



The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably supported by a postgraduate qualification in Industrial Safety, HSE, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or an MBA, and 15+ years of experience in HSE and ESG leadership within large manufacturing organizations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and implementing ESG frameworks, driving sustainability initiatives, HSE governance, BRSR reporting, and regulatory compliance, while leading cross-functional transformation programs. Experience in renewable energy/solar, automotive OEMs & Tier 1, precision manufacturing, industrial automation/electrical, or process industries such as paints, cement, and chemicals will be highly preferred.
The candidate should be comfortable working alternate saturdays
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and lead the ESG function from the ground up within a listed manufacturing organization.
  • Strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO with enterprise-wide influence across HSE, sustainability, and governance.
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7050619

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7050619

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.