Safety Engineer - Traffic and Logistics

Job Description: Safety Engineer - Traffic and LogisticsLocation: Jagiroad, AssamYears of Experience: 8 to 12 Years1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Traffic & Vehicle Movement Safety- Develop and implement a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for internal roads, loading bays, parking areas and logistics corridors. - Design safe routes for the movement of trucks, forklifts, cranes, delivery vehicles, and shuttle vehicles. - Ensure segregation of pedestrian pathways, vehicle lanes, and MHE movement zones. - Install and inspect traffic signages, road markings, mirrors, barriers, reflectors and speed control measures.B. Logistics & Material Movement Safety- Oversee safety of logistics activities such as loading, unloading, stacking, and internal transfer of materials, including chemicals and sensitive semiconductor components. - Ensure compliance with SOPs for safe use of MHE such as forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks, stackers etc. - Review and approve material handling risk assessments. - Ensure safe dock operations, bay management, container and trailer safety, traffic queue managementC. Compliance & Documentation- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines related to traffic, road safety and industrial logistics. - Maintain documentation such as incident reports, near-miss records, inspection formats, SOPs, emergency protocols and audit checklists. - Conduct routine safety inspections and audits on traffic infrastructure, driver behaviour, vehicle fitness and MHE operations.D. Contractor & Driver Management- Establish safety protocols for transport contractors, fleet operators, third-party logistics providers and on-site delivery partners. - Verify driver qualifications, licenses and fitness for duty. - Ensure compliance with speed limits, loading norms, PPE requirements and safe driving practices.E. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response- Develop and implement emergency plans for vehicle collisions, MHE accidents, chemical transport incidents and roadway blockages. - Lead or support investigations of traffic- and logistics-related incidents using root cause analysis (RCA) tools. - Coordinate with security, logistics teams during emergency situations.F. Training & Awareness- Conduct training for employees, drivers, and contractors on: - Defensive driving - Safe forklift and MHE operations - Speed and route compliance - Pedestrian safety - Vehicle inspection and maintenance - Conduct regular toolbox talks and awareness campaigns on traffic & logistics safety.G. Cross-functional Coordination- Collaborate with logistics, security, operations, facilities, planning and project teams for safe layout design and workflow planning. - Participate in the planning of internal road layouts, parking expansions, and traffic infrastructure during plant expansion.2. Required Skills & Competencies- Strong knowledge of traffic management systems, MHE safety, vehicle movement patterns, industrial logistics workflows and safety engineering principles. - Experience in managing stakeholder teams including transporters, contractors and large workforce groups. - Strong analytical skills for route planning, congestion analysis and incident investigation. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings. - Familiarity with ERP/logistics systems and digital tracking tools is an advantage. - Good communication, training delivery and documentation skills.3. Preferred Background- Experience in traffic & logistics safety management within manufacturing plants, especially automobile, electronics, semiconductor, FMCG or industrial units. - Exposure to large campus traffic planning, warehouse operations and contractor management. - Understanding of relevant standards such as OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA and internal logistics safety guidelines.

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