HSEF Lead (Aerospace MRO/Permanent)

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Variable Bonus

Flexible Benefits

Medical/Dental

Company Transport

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking an experienced HSE leader to drive the Health, Safety & Environment Management System across assigned OBUs. You will bridge Central HSE with Operations to sustain governance and strengthen safety culture and operational resilience.

You will provide technical HSE expertise, lead audits, and oversee contractor HSE, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant HSE experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) and certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM).
• Certified in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Power BI/Power Automate desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health, Fire Safety, and Environmental regulations, with hands-on operational experience.
• Strong governance, risk management, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution and operationalisation of the HSE Management System across assigned OBUs.
• Serve as the primary interface between Central HSE and Operations to sustain governance and risk controls.
• Lead HSE performance with operational leaders and strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
• Provide functional leadership and coaching to OBU HSE personnel for consistent governance.
• Provide HSE oversight for Logistics to ensure governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead audits, incident investigations, and CAPA implementation to improve safety performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive Zero Harm and Zero Emission initiatives.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory and ISO compliance across sites.

Skills

HSE leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Degree in HSE/Engineering

Tools

Power Platform

MS Office

Job description

Industry: Aerospace/MRO
Work location: Changi
Benefits: AWS, Variable Bonus, Flexible Benefits, Medical/Dental, Company Transport

About the Job

HSE Leadership & Governance

• Drive the execution and operationalisation of company's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System (SMS) across assigned Operational Business Units (OBUs).
• Serve as the primary interface between Central HSE and Operations, ensuring HSE standards, governance requirements, and operational risk controls are consistently implemented and sustained.
• Lead HSE performance within assigned OBUs by supporting operational leaders in risk ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to OBU HSE personnel, ensuring consistent application of HSE standards and effective operational risk management across all business units.
• Provide direct HSE oversight and support for Logistics operations to ensure effective governance, compliance, and risk management.

HSE Management Systems & Compliance

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve HSE frameworks and programmes in alignment with corporate strategies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all required licences, permits, certifications, and statutory approvals remain valid and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and all applicable workplace safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and review incident investigations, validate root cause analyses, ensure timely reporting to relevant stakeholders, and drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote organisational learning by ensuring lessons learnt from incidents are effectively communicated and embedded into operational practices.
• Partner closely with OBU Directors, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement HSE programmes and identify opportunities for operational risk reduction.
• Conduct trend analysis and common cause reviews to develop innovative and transformational initiatives that improve safety performance and operational resilience.
• Provide HSE technical expertise to support operational activities, contractor management, equipment selection, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contractor HSE management, ensuring compliance with permit-to-work systems, critical risk controls, and company HSE requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor HSE audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure and verification of corrective and preventive actions.

Operational Excellence & Project Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to drive company's Zero Harm and Zero Emission strategies while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement best practices and emerging technologies (e.g. Smart Facilities and Smart HSE solutions) to improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk controls, and optimise business performance.
• Lead and manage HSE-related improvement projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and performance objectives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key operational liaison between Central HSE governance and site leadership, ensuring timely communication, escalation, and resolution of HSE matters.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, project updates, key risks, and strategic recommendations to Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory authorities in accordance with legal and compliance requirements.
• Manage HSE-related projects involving workplace safety improvements, cost optimisation, and facility or infrastructure enhancement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, and ensure ongoing compliance with legal, ISO, and corporate governance requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in the manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering industry.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) and certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM).
• Certified in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (e.g. Power BI and Power Automate) is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health (WSH), Fire Safety, and Environmental regulations applicable to the manufacturing and building industries, with hands‑on operational experience and sound technical expertise.
• Good understanding and practical application of HSE management systems, with the ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

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