HSE Manager, Malaysia (Logistics & Services)

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

We offer

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Key responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join our Logistics & Services team in Malaysia. In this role, you will act as a trusted business partner—supporting, guiding, and mentoring HSE Business Partners and operational teams across our landside operations, including Transportation, Warehousing, Depot and related facilities.

You will drive safety excellence and support Maersk’s ESG and Integrator ambitions by ensuring sustainable, compliant, and proactive HSE practices across the cluster. This role includes people leadership and oversight of regulatory requirements across Malaysia South and Central regions.

You will:

• Own and deliver the Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Improvement Plans and Risk Mitigation strategy, in collaboration with key functional stakeholders.

  · Adhere to the established governance frameworks and ways of working, ensuring timely reporting, compliance with defined standards, and effective execution of team and individual responsibilities.

  · Lead and develop a team of HSE Business Partners within the cluster, facilitating standardization of practices across Malaysian geography.

  · Ensure compliance with the Global HSSE Policy, HSSE Management Framework, and local regulations.

  · Promote a strong HSE culture across operations in transportation, warehousing, and depot environments.

  · Deliver HSE training and awareness programs to address compliance and capability gaps.

  · Provide timely technical advice on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and operational safety.

  · Conduct site risk assessments, audits, inspections, and visual management to identify improvement opportunities.

  · Build trust and confidence with site operations leaders and influences change through risk based and data-driven decision-making around HSE performance.

  · Facilitate HSE committee meeting/ management reviews and communicate findings

  · Lead serious incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.

  · Support Growth & Integration activities through HSE impact and risk assessments.

  · Stay updated on Malaysian HSE regulations and industry best practices to strengthen compliance.

  · Perform routine site visits across operational locations.

  · Ensuring SG&A spend is controlled and within allocated limits.

  · Support selected transportation-related projects (non-SME scope).

We’re looking for

• 10+ years of HSE experience within Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, or Depot operations.
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH
• Experience in leading direct and indirect teams
• Strong understanding of Malaysian HSE regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural and behavioural change.
• Collaborative working style and strong communication skills.
• Analytical mindset, with ability to interpret incident trends and recommend prevention strategies.
• High integrity, resilience, and commitment to raising safety standards.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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