Head of SHE

Purpose and Mission

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety, health, and environmental programs. This role involves conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

1. SHE Management System & Compliance

• Implement and maintain SHE procedures, standards. documentation and programs.
• Monitor compliance with applicable SHE legal requirements and company standards.
• Support internal and external SHE audits and follow up corrective actions.

2. Risk Assessment & Safety Improvement

• Conduct and update workplace risk assessments and recommend appropriate controls.
• Perform regular workplace inspections and identify unsafe conditions/behaviors.
• Follow up corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.

3. Incident & Near-Miss Management

• Participate in and support investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Identify root causes and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Track actions to completion and share lessons learned across the organization.

4. SHE Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver SHE induction and training programs for employees and contractors.
• Promote proactive reporting of hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Coach employees and contractors on SHE requirements and safe working practices.

5. Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental activities including waste/hazardous waste, chemicals, air emissions, noise and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain environmental records and support required reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities to reduce environmental impact and ensure compliance.

6. Occupational Health

• Support occupational health programs and workplace health risk assessments.
• Coordinate required occupational health monitoring and follow-up actions.

7. Operational Safety

• • Support and monitor Contractor Safety and Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
  • Monitor PPE requirements, availability and proper usage.
  • Support emergency preparedness activities, drills and emergency response arrangements.
  • Provide day-to-day SHE advice and support to production and other functions.

Skills

• English communication skills suitable for working in an international manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word & Powerpoint

Previous Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a SHE department, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or a similar role
• Practical knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, SHE audits, contractor safety and environmental management.
• Knowledge of relevant Vietnam SHE/environmental legal requirements is preferred.

Qualifications and Education

• Engineer’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Engineering or related field.