Job Description

The person in this role will drive Health and Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) functional excellence, world-class culture and performance for Danone Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA).

The role will ensure compliance with EHS governmental regulations, Danone company Health & Safety policies and standards and industry best practices. Responsibilities include the development and deployment of strategies, plans and goals in support of business and operational plans.

The role leads programs and systems to ensure a safe and healthful workplace with a goal of zero workplace injuries, safeguards customers and communities where we operate & protects company property.

The scope of the role includes employees across all Danone AMEA manufacturing plants and offices, sales, and research & development facilities into all countries of this area.

The role leads a Danone AMEA Corp Health Safety & Wellbeing Network of 20+ HSW professionals and is a member of the Danone Global Health and Safety Leadership Team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety tools, programs, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices, cost effectively and efficiently across all Danone AMEA locations
• Lead annual and multi-year HSW strategic planning and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement, productivity and engagement in health and safety
• Develop and support HSW capex and expense projects, plans and budgeting
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement in safety culture and compliance through Danone\'s WISE2 Safety Management System. Oversee safety engagement campaigns and recognition programs. Create environment where empowered employees and supervision are proactively engaged in working in a safe manner and interdependently
• Deliver WISE2 Leadership Training, Annual WISE2 Audits, WISE2 Auditor Training and other safety training programs
• Oversee the development and execution of technical safety programs such as Industrial Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control (COVID-19 Prevention), Process Safety Management, Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO and Line Break), Elevated Work, Confined Space, Chemical Safety, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics, Machine Safety in Design, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Contractor Safety, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement in engagement, culture, and compliance in support of our One Planet One Health mission.
• Track, analyze and communicate new or changed state on safety and health regulations. Develop plans to ensure compliance. Serve as a resource for regulatory expertise and guidance. Ensure locations maintain ongoing compliance with regulations and all related regulatory requirements and company safety standards
• Analyze, monitor and report environmental, health and safety data and metrics for Danone AMEA zones.
• Lead the process for investigation of safety incidents. Determine root cause of incidents and provide support of corrective action plans that are cascaded across all locations
• Design and lead assessment processes to eliminate safety risks throughout the organization
• Oversee and manage environmental, health and safety communication, education, and awareness programs. Lead a comprehensive HSW training system and resources
• Develop and lead a large network of HSW professional for implementation and improvements in environmental, health and safety activities and requirements
• Lead recruiting and onboarding of all new HSW professionals. Coach and mentor Danone AMEA HSW professionals in career, skill, and leadership development.

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The following technical skills and experience:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, or related field
• Safety professional certifications are desirable
• Must be knowledgeable with Asia safety regulations and related regulations and industry EHS best practices
• Must have 15+ years of Health & Safety experience (both plant and regional/corporate levels)

These soft skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (i.e. - executive presence)
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate (a real passion for health and safety)
• Ability to prioritize, plan and schedule
• Superior management skills
• Change agent to drive process improvements and cultural change
• Ability to create alignment and works well cross-functionally
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, strict deadlines, and multiple tasks
• Ability to assess and implement best practices
• Excellent organization, recordkeeping, and documentation skills
• 50-60% travel in AMEA (and periodically in other Danone Zones)

Flexibility
Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly - this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team\'s needs.

Focus on development - your way
With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You\'ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values
We live by our core \'HOPE\' values - H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com.

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