Position Title
HSE Team Lead (Health, Safety & Environment)
Department
HSE / EHS
Reporting Line
Subordinates: HSE Staff
Report to: HR & HSE Senior Manager
Work Location
Factory / Manufacturing Site
1. Job Purpose
Responsible for leading and implementing all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities at the factory to ensure full compliance with legal requirements, customer standards, and internal policies, while promoting a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1 Health & Safety Management
Monitor compliance with PPE, machine safety, chemical safety, and safe working procedures.
Conduct risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and safety inspections across all departments.
Lead and implement occupational health & safety programs in accordance with local laws and company policies.
Coordinate emergency response plans, fire drills, evacuation drills, and first- aid arrangements.
Investigate accidents, incidents, near- misses; prepare reports and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
2.2 Environmental Management
Coordinate waste segregation, hazardous waste handling, and disposal through licensed contractors.
Manage environmental compliance related to waste, wastewater, air emissions, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
Monitor environmental indicators and ensure proper records and reporting to authorities.
Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
2.3 Legal Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with Vietnamese HSE laws and regulations.
Act as site focal point for external audits and inspections (customers, authorities, third- party audits such as SMETA, ISO 45001/14001).
Follow up audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
Prepare and maintain HSE legal documents, permits, licenses, and reports.
2.4 Training & Awareness
Coach and support line managers and supervisors on HSE responsibilities.
Promote HSE awareness through campaigns, posters, toolbox talks, and internal communication.
Organize HSE training for employees, contractors, and visitors (safety induction, chemical safety, fire safety, etc.).
2.5 Team Leadership & Reporting
Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, HR, and other departments on HSE matters.
Prepare regular HSE reports (KPIs, incidents, inspections, training, compliance status).
Lead, coach, and develop HSE team members.
3. Authority
Request corrective actions from departments regarding HSE non- compliance.
Stop unsafe work or activities that pose serious safety or environmental risks.
Propose improvements, investments, or corrective measures related to HSE.
