Project HSEQ Manager (Contract)

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

You will lead and drive Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) initiatives for our new manufacturing facility in Nilai. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the site is operationally ready, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with Jotun's global HSEQ standards to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.
This position will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and reporting to Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of HSEQ management systems, policies, and procedures for the new manufacturing facility.
• Drive HSEQ readiness activities to support site construction, commissioning, and operational startup.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory requirements, and Jotun HSEQ standards.
• Maintain HSEQ objectives, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor and improve performance.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness planning, and corrective action processes.
• Manage and maintain ISO management systems and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to integrate HSEQ into all business processes.
• Design and deliver HSEQ training programmes to ensure employee competency and awareness.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead HSEQ improvement projects to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, local authorities, auditors, emergency services, and external stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MNC, managing HSE of construction sites.
• Good knowledge and understanding of ISO system, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, including wastes, chemicals and local laws.
• Good teamwork spirit, structured approach and coordination.

What We Look For:

• Displays Safety Orientation: Following all safety rules at work and avoiding taking risks that can endanger oneself or others.
• Holds Self and Others Accountable: Taking responsibility and ownership for organisational, team and personal commitments including outcomes of incorrect decisions or mistakes; holding others accountable for results of assigned responsibilities.
• Influences Others: Impacting through words and actions the perspective, attitudes and behaviours of others.
• Demonstrates Resilience: Overcoming obstacles and challenges by demonstrating an optimistic demeanour and effectively handling rejection and disappointment.
• Demonstrates Resourcefulness: Quickly dealing with problems or issues when they arise; working with others to get help or resources as needed.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

19.11.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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