HSE&S Manager

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

AkzoNobel Vietnam is seeking a highly skilled HSE&S Manager to join our chemical manufacturing team. In this pivotal role, you will guide line management in implementing HSE&S policies, foster a strong safety culture, and manage hazards. You will act as a change agent for continuous improvement, maintain expert knowledge of HSE&S systems, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support the development of HSE&S capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Guide line management in developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with HSE policies, plans, and practices for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas, with special attention to hazardous chemicals, in accordance with AkzoNobel’s HSE Policy, Directives, Rules & Procedures, and relevant regulations.

Collaborate with and support line management to set and maintain a proactive safety culture and effectively manage chemical hazards and risks.

Serve as a role model and change agent for continuous improvement and strict compliance with HSE&S standards.

Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all HSE&S systems, requirements, and relevant chemical safety regulations for the site.

Ensure the robustness and quality of auditing systems in both site and non-manufacturing areas.

Participate in HSE&S audits, review audit results, and contribute to the development and implementation of improvement plans for chemical safety.

Maintain and support the Integrated Management System (ISO ) and certification processes.

Leverage your expertise in HSE&S to support your own unit and others within the organization.

Contribute to the development and execution of HSE&S strategy for manufacturing, particularly around chemical management.

Support the development and enhancement of HSE&S competencies among line managers.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

At least 8 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar HSE&S position within a chemical manufacturing company.

Proven experience in HSE&S roles within a chemical manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in handling Dangerous Goods (DGs).

In-depth understanding of HSE&S systems, chemical safety regulations, and ISO .

Experience with chemical hazard identification, risk assessment, and DG compliance.

Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of safety and compliance.

Auditing experience in chemical environments is an advantage.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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