HSEQ & Quality Lead — New Manufacturing Facility

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy

Flexi Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jotun in Nilai, Malaysia, seeks an experienced HSEQ leader to drive health, safety, environment, and quality initiatives for our new manufacturing facility. You will ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Jotun’s global HSEQ standards to promote safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.

The role is based in Nilai, reporting to the Project Manager, and requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed HSEQ into all processes and drive training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MNC, managing HSE of construction sites.
• Strong knowledge of ISO systems, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, including wastes, chemicals and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HSEQ management systems, policies, and procedures for the new manufacturing facility.
• Drive HSEQ readiness activities to support site construction, commissioning, and operational startup.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory requirements, and Jotun HSEQ standards.
• Maintain HSEQ objectives, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor and improve performance.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness planning, and corrective action processes.
• Manage and maintain ISO management systems and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to integrate HSEQ into all business processes.
• Design and deliver HSEQ training programmes to ensure employee competency and awareness.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead HSEQ improvement projects to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, local authorities, auditors, emergency services, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Safety orientation

Accountability

Influences others

Resilience

Resourcefulness

Initiative

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Jotun in Nilai, Malaysia, seeks an experienced HSEQ leader to drive health, safety, environment, and quality initiatives for our new manufacturing facility. You will ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Jotun’s global HSEQ standards to promote safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.

The role is based in Nilai, reporting to the Project Manager, and requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed HSEQ into all processes and drive training and