What you´ll do
- Development of Global Strategic Safety Initiatives with the Global Lab Safety team and steer implementation of these Safety Initiatives to locations with Adhesives R&D labs in Asia-Pacific.
- Active collaboration in the creation, deployment and continuous improvement of Corporate Safety Standards & Procedures.
- Act as regional subject-matter expert for lab safety, providing guidance on standards, best practices and regulatory compliance without direct site ownership.
- Consultancy to R&D personnel on questions around Safety, including lab design, chemical handling, risk assessments and safe work practices.
- SHE Auditing of Adhesives Innovation labs and locations, including planning, execution, reporting and follow-up of corrective actions.
- Regular visits to Adhesives R&D labs in Asia-Pacific to assess safety performance standards, identify any gaps and support sites in defining clear action plans to close the gaps.
- Steer consistent implementation of 5S lab standards to support safe and efficient lab operations.
- Tight collaboration and exchange with the Adhesives Innovation Management teams in APAC to drive safety.
- Support the rollout of regional and global safety training programs.
- Ensure labs have systems in place to monitor and comply with local regulatory requirements (chemical, occupational safety, environmental).
- Act as key link between global SHE strategy and local lab execution, ensuring alignment with HAT’s overall safety vision, roadmap and journey.
What makes you a good fit
- Master degree in Chemistry, Engineering or even Safety.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and inspirational leader.
- Proven track record of minimum 5 years in SHE management & strategy. Preferable experience in SHE management of labs, R&D facilities or chemical production facilities.
- Preferably, certified auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 50001).
- Experience in conducting management system, lab or process safety audits across multiple sites is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and fluent English sills (writing and speaking).
- Willingness to travel regularly in the APAC region (about 20% travelling expected).
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
