Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

About Us

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager is responsible for leading and driving GDC’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Regulatory Compliance agenda across the site. This position ensures a world-class, safe, healthy, sustainable, and fully compliant workplace for all employees, contractors, visitors, and partners while supporting Dyson's innovation and operational excellence.

The HSE Manager will establish a proactive safety culture where safety is integrated into every aspect of research, development, laboratories, engineering activities, manufacturing support functions, office operations, and facility management. The role is accountable for ensuring compliance with all applicable Malaysian regulations, Dyson global standards, and industry best practices.

About The Role

HSE Leadership & Culture

• Serve as the site's HSE leader and subject matter expert for all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and implement GDC's HSE strategy, roadmap, and annual objectives.
• Foster a "Safety First" culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion behavioral safety programs to create a proactive and accountable safety culture.
• Partner with leadership teams to embed HSE considerations into business decisions, project planning, and operational activities.
• Lead site-wide HSE committees and governance forums.
  
  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable Malaysian laws, regulations, permits, and standards, including but not limited to:
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• Environmental Quality Act (EQA)
• Fire Services Act
• Factory and Machinery regulations
• Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) requirements
• Department of Environment (DOE) requirements
• Local authority regulations and approvals
• Maintain all required licenses, permits, certifications, and statutory submissions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impacts.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, inspectors, auditors, and government agencies.
  
  

Risk Management & Workplace Safety

• Develop and maintain site-wide risk management frameworks.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation programs.
• Ensure all work activities are conducted in accordance with safe work procedures.
• Drive contractor safety management programs and compliance.
• Establish and monitor permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
• Oversee safety programs covering:
• Electrical safety
• Working at height
• Confined space
• Laboratory safety
• Chemical management
• Machinery safety
• Ergonomics
• Construction safety
• Vehicle and traffic safety
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and safety observations.
  
  

Emergency Preparedness & Business Resilience

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve emergency response plans.
• Lead emergency response teams and incident command structures.
• Coordinate emergency drills including:
• Fire evacuation
• Medical emergencies
• Chemical spills
• Environmental incidents
• Business continuity response
• Collaborate with local emergency authorities, fire departments, hospitals, and government agencies.
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are maintained and regularly tested.
  
  

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and environmental events.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track closure and effectiveness of corrective action plans.
• Develop lessons learned and communicate findings across the organization.
• Establish robust reporting and escalation processes.
  
  
  

Environmental Sustainability & Compliance

• Lead environmental management programs aligned with Dyson sustainability objectives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives related to:
• Waste management
• Scheduled waste compliance
• Energy conservation
• Water efficiency
• Carbon footprint reduction
• Air emissions management
• Wastewater management
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
  
  

Occupational Health & Employee Wellbeing

• Develop and implement occupational health programs.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and exposure monitoring.
• Manage workplace health surveillance programs.
• Drive ergonomics assessments and injury prevention initiatives.
• Support employee wellbeing programs in partnership with HR and Facilities teams.
• Ensure appropriate management of workplace health risks including:
• Noise
• Indoor air quality
• Chemicals
• Biological hazards
• Ergonomic risks
  

HSE Systems, Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain ISO 45001 management systems.
• Lead internal and external HSE audits.
• Drive corrective action and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative HSE solutions.
  
  
  

Training & Competency Development

• Develop and execute annual HSE training plans.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory statutory and company training requirements.
• Deliver HSE awareness programs across all employee levels.
• Build HSE competencies among managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors.
• Promote employee involvement in safety initiatives and campaigns.
  
  
  

Facilities, Laboratories & Project Safety Support

• Provide HSE oversight for:
• Research and development laboratories
• Engineering workshops
• Prototype development areas
• Offices and collaboration spaces
• Facilities operations
• Construction and expansion projects
• Participate in design reviews and project risk assessments to ensure safety-by-design principles.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities for new facilities and equipment.
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the site HSE team.
• Build strong partnerships with cross functional and Site Leadership teams.
• Influence senior leadership on HSE priorities and strategic decisions.
• Promote accountability and ownership of safety performance throughout the organization.
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The HSE Manager Will Be Accountable For

• Zero fatalities and life-changing injuries.
• Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• Improvement in near-miss reporting and hazard identification.
• 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
• Successful completion of regulatory inspections and audits.
• Closure of corrective actions within target timelines.
• Emergency preparedness effectiveness.
• Contractor HSE performance.
• Environmental compliance and sustainability targets.
• Employee safety engagement and participation rates.
  
  
  

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• DOSH certified Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with a valid Green Book
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive HSE leadership experience.
• Experience managing HSE programs in a technology, engineering, research & development, manufacturing, or campus environment.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian HSE regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, and certification programs.
• Proven track record of driving cultural transformation and safety excellence.
  
  
  

Key Competencies

• Occupational Safety & Health Management
• Environmental Management
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
• Incident Investigation
• Emergency Response Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
• Contractor Safety Management
• Industrial Hygiene
• Sustainability Programs
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing Skills
• People Leadership
• Communication & Engagement
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
  
  
  

Benefits

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.