Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Your Mission

Provide guidance and direction for the planning and implementation of the Sustainability Management System to achieve higher standards and compliances. To plan, improve and execute any health safety & environment (HSE) improvement programs pertaining to the key major risk group wide.

Your Role

• Develop and update Group HSE Policies, Manuals, Procedures, and Standards for implementation across the group.
• Maintain the HSE risk register and legal compliance register. Advise management on statutory requirements and HSE best practices.
• Prepare and maintain Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRP) under Business Continuity Management (BCM), including periodic testing and activation of the Crisis Management Team (CMT) when needed.
• Review and communicate on major incidents to senior management.
• Act as secretary for Management Review Meeting with senior management, including the preparation prior to the meeting.
• Deliberate and review on HSE-related reports, including PLC, Board, annual, and sustainability reports.
• Review and monitor on Life Saving Rules (LSR) and Consequence Management (CM) implementation, in consultation with stakeholders.
• Develop and roll out Journey Management Plan (JMP) guidelines across the group.
• Liaise with the stakeholder related to Construction and Facility Management.
• Standardize incident investigation methods and ensure group-wide HSE compliance through training and competency development.
• Identify and support training needs for critical HSE functions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on HSE improvement initiatives and development projects.
• Liaise with authorities and agencies (e.g., DOSH, DOE, NIOSH, SOCSO, MIHA) and collaborate with universities on HSE-related studies and product development in the plantation sector.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree/ master’s degree in any related field
• Safety and Health Officer Certificate (NIOSH or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of working experience and 5 years of experience managing HSE unit.

Having the following certifications can be advantageous:

• HSE related Legal Requirements
• Integrated Management System (ISO 45000, ISO 14000, ISO 9001)
• Energy Management System ISO 5001
• Safety Health Officer Certificate
• Ergonomic Trained Person (ETP)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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