DGM - Fire & Safety

Context:

To lead and oversee the organization`s overall Fire, Life Safety, Occupational Health & Safety and Emergency Management functions, ensuring a safe working environment across factories and facilities while maintaining compliance with applicable Bangladesh laws, regulatory requirements, buyer standards and international safety practices.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Implement the Group`s overall Fire & Safety strategy, policies, procedures and annual action plans.

2. Establish standardized fire and workplace safety systems across all factories and facilities.

3. Identify critical safety risks and advise senior management on appropriate mitigation measures.

4. Monitor overall safety performance and continuously improve the organization`s safety culture.

5. Establish safety objectives, KPIs and performance-monitoring systems.

6. Ensure compliance with applicable:

   • Bangladesh Labour Act & Rules

   • Fire Prevention and Extinction Act & Rules

   • BNBC requirements

   • Fire Service & Civil Defence requirements

   • Environmental and occupational safety requirements

   • Buyer/brand safety standards and Codes of Conduct

   • Applicable international safety standards

7. Maintain valid fire licenses, certificates, approvals and other statutory documentation.

8. Liaise with Fire Service & Civil Defence, government authorities, buyers, auditors and third-party organizations on safety matters.

9. Ensure effective installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of:

   • Fire alarm systems

   • Fire detection systems

   • Fire extinguishers

   • Hydrant systems

   • Fire pumps

   • Hose reels

   • Sprinkler systems, where applicable

   • Emergency lighting

   • Public address systems

   • Fire doors and emergency exits

10. Review the adequacy and effectiveness of fire protection systems across factories.

11. Coordinate with Engineering/Projects for fire safety requirements in new construction, expansion and renovation projects.

12. Establish a systematic workplace hazard identification and risk assessment process.

13. Review risks related to:

    • Production machinery

    • Electrical systems

    • Boiler and utility areas

    • Chemical storage and handling

    • Warehouses

    • Generator rooms

    • Kitchens

    • Construction/maintenance activities

    • Work at height

    • Confined spaces

    • Hot work

14. Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive measures are implemented.

15. Monitor high-risk activities and ensure proper permit-to-work systems where applicable.

16. Develop and maintain the Group`s Emergency Response Plan / Business Emergency Plan.

17. Establish and train emergency response teams.

18. Conduct regular fire drills, evacuation drills and other emergency simulations.

19. Review drill performance and implement corrective actions.

20. Ensure adequate emergency communication systems and assembly points.

21. Lead emergency response coordination during major incidents.

22. Lead internal Fire & Safety audits across factories.

23. Coordinate buyer, third-party, government and other external safety audits.

24. Review audit findings and establish corrective action plans.

25. Monitor CAP implementation and ensure timely closure of critical findings.

26. Analyze recurring findings and implement preventive measures across the organization.

27. Lead investigation of major fire incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses and other safety events.

28. Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

29. Maintain incident statistics and identify trends.

30. Report serious incidents immediately to senior management.

31. Ensure lessons learned are communicated throughout the organization.

32. Develop annual Fire & Safety training plans.

33. Ensure employees receive appropriate safety induction and refresher training.

34. Conduct training on:

    • Fire prevention

    • Firefighting

    • Emergency evacuation

    • First aid

    • PPE

    • Electrical safety

    • Chemical safety

    • Machine safety

    • Emergency response

35. Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

36. Lead and develop the Fire & Safety management team.

37. Establish clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.

38. Review manpower requirements for Fire & Safety operations.

39. Develop competency and training plans for Fire Officers, Fire Fighters and Safety Officers.

40. Conduct performance reviews and identify high-potential team members.

41. Ensure adequate fire-fighting and emergency-response manpower for all shifts.

42. Prepare and present periodic Fire & Safety performance reports to senior management.

43. Provide management with information on:

    • Major safety risks

    • Fire incidents

    • Accidents

    • Audit findings

    • CAPA status

    • Drill performance

    • Training status

    • Equipment readiness

    • Regulatory compliance

44. Recommend investment and improvement projects based on identified risks.