Job Title:
Team Leader - EHS
Company: Saint-Gobain
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Created: 2025-09-07
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
COMPANY & BUSINESS OVERVIEW: A 350-year young organization with strong pillars on value system and customer centricity, Saint-Gobain employs 176,000 people across 64 countries with over 90 nationalities. A fortune 500 company, Saint-Gobain is recognized among the 100 most innovative and 100 most sustainable corporations on earth. Saint-Gobain has pioneered several Products, Marketing, Manufacturing, Application, Sustainability, Human Resources Innovations, Knowledge, and Skill Development that helped in the emergence of product differentiation and segmentation in the industry. In India we are today a community of united entrepreneurs who believe talent is infinite and can continuously shape the future, every day. The strategy of responsible growth is guided by the Saint-Gobain Group’s purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”, which responds to the shared ambition of everyone in the Group to act every day to make the world a more beautiful and sustainable place to live in. Role Description We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Team Leader – EHS to lead and manage all Environmental and Health Safety initiatives across plant operations. The role involves tracking legal updates, conducting EHS audits, and guiding plant management on compliance and corrective actions. The Team Leader will assess the adequacy of existing EHS controls, ensure adherence to Gyproc EHS standards, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, environmental aspect-impact studies, and supporting mitigation planning with plant managers. The role also requires strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems, along with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams toward achieving high EHS standards. Candidate Requisite We are looking for a Woman Leader . She should hold a BE degree in any discipline along with an ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety), with additional qualifications in Environmental Science (BE/MSc) being an added advantage. She must have 10–16 years of experience in the EHS field, with strong knowledge of EHS laws, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards. The candidate should demonstrate effective coordination, influencing, and communication skills, along with a proactive, energetic, and initiative-driven approach. Strong leadership qualities, customer orientation, problem-solving ability, and a high level of self-motivation are essential for success in this role. Know someone who might be a great fit or interested yourself? Send updated resumes to