Anand Vanguri

Manager – EHS at CCL Products India Limited (2024-06 – Present)

Led cross-functional safety initiatives aligning GMP, ESG, and process safety requirements across FMCG manufacturing operations.
Achieved a 20% incident reduction through risk assessments, SSOW improvements, and hazard controls.
Strengthened ISO 45001 compliance through internal audits, leadership engagement, and corrective action tracking.
Reduced environmental deviations by 15% via systematic monitoring and control measures.
Implemented waste minimization, achieving a 25% reduction in disposal costs.
Established data-driven EHS dashboards integrating KPIs, near-miss reporting, and ESG metrics, enhancing compliance monitoring, and management reporting.
Implemented the BBS program and increased 60% of safe behaviors across the plant.

Deputy Manager – EHS at Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd (2020-01 – 2024-05)

Led programs aligned with HSE expectations, delivering a 25% accident reduction.
Conducted internal audits, improving compliance by 20%, and addressing 95% of findings rapidly.
Reviewed P&IDs, ensuring the safe installation of plant equipment in line with HSE standards.
Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.

Safety Officer at MSN Pharma Limited (2019-06 – 2019-12)

Ensured 100% compliance with GMP, ISO 45001, and COSHH-equivalent chemical safety controls, improving audit performance, and reducing non-conformities by 30%.
Supported occupational hygiene by enforcing PPE compliance above 95%, monitoring exposure risks, and maintaining firefighting readiness through regular equipment checks, and mock drills.
Developed and implemented site-wide emergency response plans, leading multidepartment drills, and coordinating with local authorities, resulting in 50% faster evacuation readiness and improved crisis response capability.

Safety Officer at Aurobindo Pharma Limited (2016-06 – 2019-06)

Inspected worksites, employee practices, and PPE usage, ensuring full compliance with established safety standards and reducing unsafe acts/conditions by 30%.

Safety Officer at Hetero Labs Limited (2012-12 – 2016-05)

Identified and eliminated over 150 hazards through systematic recognition, documentation, and follow-up actions, resulting in a significant reduction in near-miss incidents.
Conducted monthly safety audits (40+ annually) to identify gaps, leading to a 30% faster corrective action closure and improved compliance with internal and external standards.

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