Manager, Safety and Emergency Response

About This Role

• Thrive in an EHSS organization that values People, Compliance, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of Safety Engineers and EHSS experts to promote Safety awareness.
• Strategically drive best-in-class Safety programs to reduce risk and prevent severe injuries.
• Develop section goals, priorities, performance metrics, and manage the section budget.
• Oversee all projects under the Safety Section, ensuring timely and quality execution.
• Ensure compliance with company EHS policies and global Safety standards.
• Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to laws and regulations related to Safety.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement in identifying and resolving employee Safety concerns.
• Resolve vendor and service provider issues tied to performance, billing, or technical quality.
• Determine section needs and select professional services, equipment, and materials.
• Advise and manage Emergency Response protocols and readiness.
• Design and implement EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Drive a culture of Safety through leadership, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and lead Safety audits to maintain compliance with ISO45001, SS651, etc.
• Analyze Safety data trends and develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide coaching and professional development to site personnel to elevate Safety performance.
• Job Complexity: Leads the Safety Section with full strategic, operational, and staffing responsibility, shaping the vision and execution of EHSS programs.
• Drives compliance with regulations (MOM, SCDF, NEA) and global standards (ISO45001, SS651), overseeing audits and securing permit validity.
• Integrates S afety initiatives across departments and global teams, balancing short-term actions with long-term goals and financial/resource considerations.
• Identifies hazards, conducts audits and ergonomic assessments, and leads root-cause investigations.
• Designs impactful training programs for employees and contractors.
• Acts as subject matter expert and mentor, influencing senior decisions, fostering a S afety-first culture, and continuously improving systems and processes.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent applicable field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of senior EHS management experience in a multinational, semiconductor, or related industry.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 14001, ISO 18001/45001 is advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and execute Safety strategies in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading audits, securing regulatory permits, and ensuring site compliance.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%).
• We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
• As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
• All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
• Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia