Country HSE Manager

Role Purpose: 

The Country HSE Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of Syngentas Health Safety and Environment (HSE) management system across all Thailand operations including warehousing logistics field activities and third-party service providers. The role ensures full compliance with Syngentas global HSE standards and associated Codes of Practice Thai legal and regulatory requirements and AMEA regional guidelines. Operating in a predominantly non-manufacturing commercial supply chain environment the Country HSE Manager serves as the primary HSE authority at country level building a zero-harm culture managing operational risk and supporting the business in embedding safe and sustainable ways of working across Syngenta Thailands Crop Protection and Seeds business.

HSE Management System 

• Deploy and maintain Syngentas HSE Management System across all Thailand country operations
• Develop and update the country HSE plan objectives and performance targets aligned with AMEA and global strategy
• Maintain the country HSE legal register; identify track and ensure compliance with all applicable Thai HSE legislation
• Coordinate HSE management system audits (internal and external) and lead corrective and preventive action closure
• Maintain HSE documentation procedures and standards in line with global Codes of Practice
• Report HSE performance against KPIs to country leadership and the AMEA HSE Lead on a regular basis

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Lead Workplace Risk Assessments (WRA) across all country offices warehouses and field operations
• Identify evaluate and implement risk controls for occupational health hazards: chemical exposure noise ergonomics biological hazards and physical health risks
• Maintain a country-level risk register and ensure controls are reviewed and updated periodically
• Oversee compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Management of Change (MOC) procedures
• Ensure safe systems of work are in place for high-risk activities: work at height confined space entry hot work electrical safety and lifting operations
• Support field teams and agronomists in conducting field activity risk assessments including safe use of crop protection products

Incident Management & Learning

• Ensure all workplace incidents near misses dangerous occurrences and property damage events are reported documented and investigated promptly
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for significant incidents and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to closure
• Report incidents to relevant stakeholders within required timeframes
• Analyse incident trends; prepare and share key learnings with the wider Thailand team and the AMEA community
• Maintain the country incident reporting and recording system
• Ensure third-party warehouse and logistics incidents are reported to the local HSE function per Syngenta requirements

Emergency Management

• Develop maintain and regularly test the country Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Organize and conduct periodic emergency drills (fire evacuation chemical spill response first aid) across all sites
• Ensure fire alarm testing evacuation procedures and provisions for employees with disabilities are in place at all locations
• Maintain emergency response equipment (fire suppression spill kits first aid kits) and ensure regular inspection and replenishment
• Build and maintain relationships with local emergency services fire departments and relevant Thai authorities

Contractor & Third-Party HSE Management

• Ensure all contractors operating on Syngenta Thailand premises are pre-qualified and trained on HSE requirements
• Review and approve contractor HSE plans and method statements before work commences
• Conduct contractor HSE inductions and monitor contractor performance during operations
• Embed HSE requirements in all third-party contracts including warehouse and logistics service agreements
• Perform regular audits and inspections of third-party warehouses and logistics service providers across Thailand

Occupational Health & Employee Wellbeing

• Implement occupational health programs aligned to Syngenta CoPs (biological hazards physical health stress ergonomics health surveillance exposure monitoring)
• Manage medical surveillance programs fit-for-work assessments and occupational health records
• Promote employee wellbeing and mental health initiatives across the Thailand organization
• Ensure safe handling storage and use of agrochemicals and hazardous materials by all relevant personnel
• Coordinate with HR on occupational health compliance and employee wellness programs

Environment Management

• Lead country-level environmental compliance covering air emissions wastewater management waste disposal and water resources
• Conduct environmental risk assessments as required by Thai law or where operations may impact the surrounding environment
• Ensure waste segregation disposal and recycling practices comply with regulatory and Syngenta requirements
• Monitor and report on country environmental KPIs; support Thailands contribution to Syngentas sustainability targets
• Manage environmental incidents and ensure timely reporting and corrective action
• Support responsible use of crop protection products and promote stewardship activities aligned with Thai regulatory requirements

HSE Training & Culture

• Design and deliver country HSE training programs inductions and competency assessments for all staff
• Build and embed a zero-harm culture through visible leadership management engagement and effective communication
• Facilitate HSE awareness campaigns toolbox talks and safety observation and intervention programs
• Coach line managers field supervisors and team leaders on HSE accountabilities and risk management
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory HSE training requirements
• Support onboarding of new employees with a comprehensive HSE induction program

Warehouse & Logistics HSE

• Ensure all warehouses (own-operated and third-party) meet Syngenta HSEQ maturity requirements for storage racking segregation of incompatible materials and goods receiving
• Implement and monitor warehouse HSE standards including equipment safety LOTO driver safety and workplace transport
• Conduct periodic HSEQ audits of warehouse and logistics operations; track findings to closure
• Support logistics service providers in meeting Syngentas HSE requirements for product transportation including safe loading unloading and handling of agrochemicals
• Ensure fumigation activities (where applicable) are conducted per requirement

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Monitor changes in Thai HSE chemical safety and environmental legislation; assess impact on Syngenta Thailand operations
• Manage relationships with Thai regulatory authorities (Department of Labour Protection and Welfare Pollution Control Department Industrial Estate Authority)
• Ensure timely submission of all mandatory HSE regulatory reports permits and notifications to Thai authorities
• Represent Syngenta Thailand in AMEA HSE forums networks and regional working groups
• Support external HSE audits certifications and regulatory inspections

Reporting & HSE Performance Management

• Prepare and submit monthly quarterly and annual HSE performance reports to country leadership and AMEA HSE
• Track and report leading and lagging HSE KPIs: incident frequency rates near miss reporting audit closure rates training completion and risk assessment status
• Analyse HSE data to identify trends recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Communicate HSE performance regulatory updates and lessons learned to relevant stakeholders
• Support the annual HSE performance review and input to Syngentas global sustainability reporting

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Professional HSE certification is required or preferred: NEBOSH Certification ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or Thai equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Thai HSE laws and regulations: Occupational Safety Health and Environment Act B.E. 2554 (2011) Hazardous Substance Act Factory Act and Environmental Quality Promotion and Conservation Act
• Thorough understanding of Syngentas HSE Management System and associated Codes of Practice
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 ISO 14001 standards and their application in a non-manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with agrochemical product safety MSDS/SDS management and responsible use requirements
• Understanding of warehouse operations cold chain logistics and supply chain HSE requirements

Key Experience

• Minimum 57 years of progressive HSE experience in a commercial supply chain agrochemical chemical or FMCG environment
• Demonstrated experience managing HSE programs across multiple sites and third-party operations in Thailand
• Proven track record conducting workplace and field-level risk assessments
• Experience leading incident investigations using structured RCA methodologies (5-Why Bow-Tie ICAM or equivalent)
• Experience managing contractor HSE compliance pre-qualification and audit programs
• Track record of engaging Thai regulatory authorities on HSE compliance matters
• Experience delivering HSE training and building safety culture in a diverse workforce

Technical Professional & Personal Competencies

• High personal integrity with an uncompromising commitment to zero-harm
• Resilient and effective under pressure comfortable operating in a fast-paced commercial environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and HSE management or reporting systems
• Fluent in Thai (required); professional-level English proficiency for regional reporting and AMEA communication
• Collaborative and able to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Willingness to travel to warehouse sites field locations and third-party facilities across Thailand

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time