Head of SH&E & Operational Excellence

Versatile Creation; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Versatile Creation is seeking a seasoned SH&E and Operational Excellence leader to drive a comprehensive safety, health and environmental program in Malaysia. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and align SH&E strategies with business objectives.

The role requires a strong track record in SH&E leadership, audits, and risk mitigation, with fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Over 10 years in SH&E and OE roles with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of SH&E regulations, standards and practices.
• Proven track record of SH&E and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical/problem-solving abilities to assess risks and mitigation plans.
• Experience in SH&E audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of SH&E and environmental programs.
• Direct continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for SH&E and OE to drive performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to align SH&E with business goals.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to staff to foster a safety culture.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Prepare and present SH&E and OE performance reports to executives and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Audits & investigations

Budget management

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science / Occupational Health & Safety / Engineering

Certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 14001, Six Sigma) advantageous

Job description

Versatile Creation is seeking a seasoned SH&E and Operational Excellence leader to drive a comprehensive safety, health and environmental program in Malaysia. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and align SH&E strategies with business objectives.

The role requires a strong track record in SH&E leadership, audits, and risk mitigation, with fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.