Head of Safety

About the Client

Our client is a leading multinational manufacturing organization with operations across Asia, serving customers in highly regulated and safety-critical industries. The company is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, employee well-being, and world-class health, safety, and environmental standards.

As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening its safety culture and operational performance, the organization is seeking an experienced Head of Safety to lead and drive all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives across its operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, chemical, construction, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a senior HSE or Safety Management role.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and management systems.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and related international HSE standards.
• Proven track record in safety culture transformation and incident reduction.
• Strong experience in risk management, auditing, compliance, and incident investigation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the establishment of a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Promote proactive safety leadership and employee engagement programs.
• Advise senior management on safety-related risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and corporate HSE requirements.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety audits across all operational areas.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure policies remain up to date.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders regarding safety matters.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
• Ensure effective root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop strategies to eliminate workplace risks and reduce incident rates.
• Monitor and report key safety performance indicators.

Operational Excellence

• Implement safety management systems and ensure their effectiveness across all sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety performance reviews.
• Support operational teams in implementing best-in-class safety practices.

Training & Capability Development

• Develop and implement safety training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Build HSE capabilities within operational and leadership teams.
• Coach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and compliance requirements.
• Promote employee awareness and participation in safety initiatives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the HSE team across the organization.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, HR, Quality, and other functions to achieve safety objectives.
• Present safety performance updates to executive leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.