Manager - Fire & Safety (Baraipara, Kaliakair, Gazipur)

Workplace Type

Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202664508

Fire Prevention & System Maintenance

• Oversee the routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of all fire detection and protection systems, including fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, smoke/heat detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.
• Ensure the seamless operation of the central fire pump house and water reservoirs.
• Manage a dedicated team of Fire Officers, Supervisors, and Firefighters, ensuring optimal shift scheduling for 24/7 coverage.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Design, update, and implement the factory’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Disaster Management Plan.
• Organize and execute regular, unannounced fire drills, evacuation drills, and rescue simulations for all factory floors and shifts.
• Form, train, and maintain an active internal Fire Fighting & Rescue Team and First Aid team from among the general workforce.
• Act as the incident commander in the event of any fire or safety emergency.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure absolute compliance with national fire safety laws (e.g., Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Act) and local building codes.
• Prepare the facility for, and successfully navigate, international buyer audits and third-party safety assessments.
• Maintain updated fire licenses, NOCs, and insurance documentation related to fire safety.

Risk Assessment & EHS Integration

• Conduct routine fire risk assessments (FRA) across spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garments sections.
• Identify potential fire hazards (e.g., dust accumulation in blow rooms, chemical storage issues, electrical short circuits) and enforce corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure safe execution of "Hot Work" permits (welding, cutting, etc.).

Training & Culture Building

• Develop and deliver mandatory fire safety orientation for all new hires, as well as specialized training for supervisors and line managers.
• Foster a proactive culture of safety awareness across the entire workforce.