APAC Safety & Emergency Response Leader

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced APAC Safety & Emergency Response Manager to lead Safety Engineers, drive risk-reducing programs, and ensure compliance with ISO45001, SS651, MOM, and other standards across Asia Pacific.

You will collaborate with EHSS leaders, R&D, engineering, operations, and supply chain, develop site safety objectives, deliver training, audits, and incident investigations, and mentor staff to foster a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of senior EHS management experience in a multinational, semiconductor, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SS651, MOM, OSHA, SEMI, FM Global standards and RBA principles.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 14001, ISO 18001/45001 is advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and execute Safety strategies in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience leading audits, securing permits, and ensuring site compliance.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal; travel occasionally (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Safety Engineers and EHSS experts to promote Safety awareness.
• Strategically drive best-in-class Safety programs to reduce risk and prevent injuries.
• Develop section goals, priorities, performance metrics, and manage the section budget.
• Oversee all projects under the Safety Section, ensuring timely and quality execution.
• Ensure compliance with company EHS policies and global Safety standards.
• Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to laws and regulations related to Safety.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement in identifying and resolving employee Safety concerns.
• Advise and manage Emergency Response protocols and readiness.
• Design and implement EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Drive a culture of Safety through leadership, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and lead Safety audits to maintain compliance with ISO45001, SS651, etc.
• Analyze Safety data trends and develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide coaching and professional development to site personnel to elevate Safety performance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent applicable field

Tools

ISO standards tracking

Incident reporting systems

Job description

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced APAC Safety & Emergency Response Manager to lead Safety Engineers, drive risk-reducing programs, and ensure compliance with ISO45001, SS651, MOM, and other standards across Asia Pacific.

You will collaborate with EHSS leaders, R&D, engineering, operations, and supply chain, develop site safety objectives, deliver training, audits, and incident investigations, and mentor staff to foster a culture of safety.