Safety Specialist (Manufacturing)

We are seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to join our manufacturing site in Binh Duong.
This role is site-focused and execution-driven, with a strong emphasis on contractor safety management, shopfloor risk control, and enforcement of safe work practices.

The position supports the implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and internal standards, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and contractors on a daily basis.

👉 This is not an environmental or office-based EHS role. Strong onsite presence and the ability to stop unsafe work are essential.

🔹 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1️⃣ Contractor Safety Management – PRIMARY FOCUS

• Manage and enforce safety requirements for all contractors and project activities on site
• Review contractor safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work (PTW)
• Conduct contractor safety induction and toolbox talks
• Monitor contractor activities and intervene immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
• Exercise Stop Work Authority and reject contractor activities if safety requirements are not met

2️⃣ Site & Operational Safety

• Perform regular shopfloor safety inspections and safety observations
• Support and monitor safety controls related to:
  • Machine safety
  • Electrical safety
  • Working at height
  • Confined space entry
  • Material handling and traffic safety
  • Fire protection and emergency systems
• Promote safe behaviors and compliance with site safety rules for employees and contractors
• Support emergency response readiness (fire, evacuation, injury response)

3️⃣ OH&S System Implementation & Compliance

• Support the deployment and day-to-day execution of the OH&S Management System (ISO 45001)
• Participate in:
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Incident reporting and root cause investigation
• Track safety actions, audit findings, and corrective actions to closure
• Support internal, external, and regulatory inspections as required

4️⃣ Training & Safety Awareness

• Coordinate and deliver:
  • New employee and contractor safety induction
  • Task-based and refresher safety training
• Support safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and site safety initiatives
• Promote a positive, practical safety culture through daily engagement on site

🔹 AUTHORITY & DECISION MAKING

• Authority to stop unsafe work immediately
• Enforce compliance with site safety rules and procedures
• Reject contractor work that does not meet safety standards
• Recommend improvements to safety procedures, tools, and controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in Safety / OH&S roles within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in contractor safety management
• Practical working knowledge of ISO 45001 or equivalent safety systems
• Strong site presence with confidence to challenge unsafe acts and behaviors
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Vietnamese