HSEF Lead (Aerospace MRO/Permanent)

manpower staffing services (singapore) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Variable Bonus

Flexible Benefits

Medical/Dental

Company Transport

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Leader to drive the Health, Safety & Environment Management System across its OBUs in Singapore. You will partner with Central HSE and Operations to ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and risk controls are consistently applied and sustained.

You will lead incident investigations, promote a culture of Zero Harm, and manage HSE audits, training, and improvement projects to achieve safety excellence and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Health, Safety & Environment or related discipline.
• WSHO registration and FSM certification.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 knowledge and certification.
• Hands-on experience with HSE governance and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the HSE SMS across OBUs.
• Interface between Central HSE and Operations for governance.
• Lead HSE performance improvements and risk management.
• Oversee HSE personnel and contractor HSE management.
• Coordinate HSE audits, incident investigations, and CAPAs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

HSE knowledge

Education

Degree in Health, Safety & Environment

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

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.

Operational Partnership & Risk Management

• 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.