HSEF Lead (Aerospace MRO/Permanent)

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. Ramos May Anne De Mesa - mayanne.ramos@manpower.com.sg Personnel Reg No: R1110127 Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd EA Licence No: 02C3423