Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) HEAD

Sri Ternak Group of Companies; Selayang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Malaysia is looking for a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead the organization's HSE strategy and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing incident investigations, and driving safety culture across operations. The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of safety leadership experience, relevant educational qualifications, and certifications. Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years in safety leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large teams and multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian safety laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE function and team including Safety Managers and Officers.
• Develop safety competence across functions via training and coaching.
• Manage HSE budget and initiatives to reduce workplace incident costs.
• Ensure customer areas are hazard-free and compliant with safety standards.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian safety laws and ISO standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science

Professional certification (DOSH Registered Safety Officer / Green Book)

Advanced training in ISO 45001/9001/14001

Job description

Lead and manage the organisation’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) strategy, systems, compliance, people, and performance to create a safe, compliant, and high-performance workplace. This role influences top management decisions, drives safety culture, and ensures operational continuity while safeguarding people, assets, and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE function and team, including Safety Managers, Officers, and coordinators.
• Develop and build safety competence across functions via training, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage HSE budget, equipment, training, and initiatives. Reduce costs associated with workplace incidents, claims, and regulatory fines.
• Assess safety risks in store layouts, stocking, handling, and customer-facing environments. Coordinate with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations to embed safety into processes.
• Guarantee customer areas are hazard-free and compliant with safety standards. Investigate and respond to customer safety incidents.
• Oversee safety of buildings, fire systems, utilities, and workplace environments. Ensure safe design, maintenance, and emergency preparedness of facilities.
• Lead risk assessments (HIRARC), audits, inspections, and corrective actions. Set and monitor safety KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian safety laws (e.g., OSHA 1994, DOSH requirements), ISO 45001, and other standards. Lead internal and external audit readiness and reporting.
• Maintain documentation for statutory reporting and regulatory submissions. Represent the company during inspections and investigations.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years in safety leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large teams, multi-site operations, and cross‑functional safety programs.
• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., DOSH Registered Safety Officer / Green Book preferred).
• Advanced training/qualification in ISO 45001/9001/14001 is an advantage.

Competencies Required

• Strategic HSE leadership and governance capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Risk management, analytical thinking, and crisis response.
• Safety culture development and training leadership.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian legal framework and industry standards.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Health Safety and Environment Manager?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?