Role Purpose:
The Country HSE Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of Syngenta's 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 Syngenta's 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 Thailand's Crop Protection and Seeds business.
HSE Management System
- Deploy and maintain Syngenta's 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 Thailand's contribution to Syngenta's 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 Syngenta's 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 Syngenta's global sustainability reporting
- Bachelor's 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 Syngenta's 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 5–7 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