Senior Safety & Compliance Officer - Manufacturing

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to promote a proactive Safety First culture and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes risk management, training, inspections, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness.

The ideal candidate holds a health and safety degree, is MOH-registered as Safety Officer, SCDF Fire Safety Manager, and is proficient in WSHE regulations and ISO audits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in health and safety or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of safety officer experience in manufacturing.
• Manpower Ministry registration as Safety Officer and SCDF Fire Safety Manager.
• Strong knowledge of WSHE laws and ISO audit processes.
• Good communication, teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety First culture by promoting WSH ownership and safe work practices across the organization.
• Implement HSE policies and programs that support compliance, operational excellence, and a zero-harm workplace.
• Ensure compliance with WSH legislation, industry standards, customer requirements, and corporate policies.
• Lead risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of effective control measures.
• Develop safety competency through training, toolbox talks, awareness initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and safety observations, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor and report safety performance, including KPIs, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, including response plans, drills, and crisis management activities.
• Support safety governance and stakeholder engagement by coordinating Safety Committee activities, managing external audits, and driving continual improvement of ISO, RBA, and integrated management systems.

Skills

Safety officer experience (5+ years)

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or other relevant discipline

Job description

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to promote a proactive Safety First culture and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes risk management, training, inspections, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness.

The ideal candidate holds a health and safety degree, is MOH-registered as Safety Officer, SCDF Fire Safety Manager, and is proficient in WSHE regulations and ISO audits.