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Thales

Head of HSE & BCM Asia & Singapore

Thales
Aerospace & DefenseSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago
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About the role

AI summarised

This regional and national leadership role, based in Singapore, is responsible for shaping and elevating HSE roadmaps and performance across various countries in Asia. The successful candidate will lead with influence at executive levels, partnering with leadership and regulators to drive a high-performance safety culture across industrial manufacturing sites.

Aerospace & DefenseOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess regional risks in Asia and propose appropriate plans, resource localization, training programs, and HSE targets to the Operations Director.
  • Ensure the cascading of corporate function targets, information, and best practices across the Asia network of HSE professionals.
  • Mentor and coach HSE managers and coordinators to accelerate their professional development and drive transformation.
  • Monitor improvement plans and KPIs against annual HSE targets, alerting the Operations Director to potential risks.
  • Define, implement, and continuously improve site and operational HSE strategies in line with Thales Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
  • Support regulatory compliance assessment of products (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS) and collaborate on eco-design and circular economy initiatives.
  • Coordinate and deploy the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program across Asia, including BIA, BCP, ERP, and DRP maintenance.
  • Support the Crisis Management Team in response to unforeseen events that could cause business disruptions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in health, safety, and environment management.
  • Proven HSE leadership experience within oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated track record in leading HSE teams to deliver sustainable performance improvements.
  • Proven success leading cultural transformation across multi-site operations.
  • Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience required.
  • Deep experience in safety management systems and comprehensive risk management.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable local, national, and international HSE laws and regulations.