Safety Manager

I. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Heineken safety rules, standards and procedures and  regulations compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Heineken’s health, safety, and environmental standards and local regulations.
• Maintain and update safety systems and internal procedures and monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and stay updated on regulatory developments. Perform regular safety patrols across brewery, head office, and branches; report and follow up on corrective actions.
• Lead monthly SHE meetings (e.g., OpCo, Safety Pillar) to ensure compliance and Communicate non-compliance issues to management promptly.
• Develop and test emergency response plans for supply chain operations, including major accident scenarios.

2. Provide Safety & Health knowledge of the employees at the right level

• Partner with department leaders to communicate safety goals and performance.
• Design and deliver safety training programs aligned with HEINEKEN and local standards.
• Implement and manage the Permit to Work system; train relevant personnel, Heart & minds, road safety programs, Responsible drinking related to safety, Life saving commitments.
• Train teams on incident investigation (5WHY methodology) and system upgrades.
• Identify and assess operational safety risks using TPM (ORR Route); lead cross-functional mitigation strategies and build organizational capability.
• Provide and manage SHE and personal protective equipment for employees and contractors.

3. Continuous Improvement on Safety in the workplace

• Define and monitor SHE KPIs; report safety performance regularly to management.
• Lead Safety Pillar planning and alignment across brewery and non-brewery sites.
• Stay current on standards and audit plans; benchmark best practices internally and externally.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture using TPM and Behavior-Based Safety systems.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety systems and provide improvement feedback.
• Assess safety performance and ensure compliance and improvement with HEINEKEN Life Saving Rules.

4. Safety & Health reporting– accurately and timely

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with safety authorities for reporting, permissions, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and tracking of incidents, accidents, and BBS statistics.
• Manage safety budgets, implement the plan and monitor and report as required

II. REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-8 years of experience, minimal 3 years in leadership position
• Having knowledge of Health & Safety, TPM methodologies and tools is advantage.
• Health & Safety management system, risk management, Incident Management
• Language: English and Lao
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members and others
• Work location: Brewery