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Head of HSE - APAC

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Our client is seeking a seasoned leader to head their Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) functions across their retail businesses in the Asia and China regions. This role is pivotal in positioning the company as a leading advocate and practitioner of HSE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing HSE strategies that align with the company's commitment to a no-harm culture. This is an exciting opportunity to drive and foster a strong HSE culture and mindset across multiple regions.

  • Lead key HSE functions across Asia and China regions
  • Formulate and implement measurable HSE strategies
  • Foster a strong HSE culture aligned with best practices

What you'll do:

As the Head of Health, Safety & Environment, you will play a crucial role in leading key functions across all retail businesses in the Asia and China regions. Your primary responsibility will be to develop strategic directions and objectives that align with the company's HSSE strategy. You will also be tasked with promoting the company's leadership in HSE across these regions. Your role will involve negotiating with key stakeholders on HSSE plans and objectives, developing and executing annual and medium-term plans within approved budgets, driving targeted strategies to continuously improve HSE performance, designing corporate governance policies in compliance with legal, statutory, and ethical requirements, maintaining strong relationships with industry agencies and business-related bodies, establishing close relations with relevant government agencies and authorities, providing data-driven insights on HSE variables to inform strategic investment decisions.

  • Develop strategic directions and objectives aligned with the company's HSSE strategy
  • Promote the company's leadership in HSE across the Asia and China regions
  • Negotiate with key stakeholders on HSSE plans and objectives
  • Develop and execute annual and medium-term plans within approved budgets
  • Drive targeted strategies to continuously improve HSE performance
  • Design corporate governance policies in compliance with legal, statutory, and ethical requirements
  • Maintain strong relationships with industry agencies and business-related bodies
  • Establish close relations with relevant government agencies and authorities
  • Provide data-driven insights on HSE variables to inform strategic investment decisions

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Health, Safety & Environment role, you bring a wealth of experience from your time as an HSE leader. You have a proven track record of managing complex HSE challenges within global organisations and are adept at applying best-practice HSE standards in a dynamic, multi-regional environment. Your strategic thinking ability has been instrumental in driving transformation and performance in previous roles. You possess strong stakeholder management skills and are capable of influencing and aligning diverse internal and external groups. Your demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams across multiple regions will be key to your success in this role.

  • Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Business, Engineering, Economics, Politics or related field
  • Proven track record as an HSE leader
  • Experience working within global organisations managing complex HSE challenges
  • Strategic thinking ability with proven success in driving transformation and performance
  • Strong stakeholder management skills capable of influencing diverse internal and external groups
  • Ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams across multiple regions

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading advocate and practitioner of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) with a commitment to a no-harm culture. They are known for their best practices and dedication to developing sustainable futures. The company offers attractive benefits including medical coverage, housing/car loan interest subsidy, education assistance, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work from home.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Engineering & Manufacturing

Focus: Health & Safety

Industry: Automotive

Salary: Attractive Benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Professional working

Location: Selangor

Job Reference: WTRF4D-24E3C0F0

Date posted: 28 March 2025

Consultant: WeiHim Tan