Regional QHSE Manager APAC & ME

JOIN VIKING - and help build a safer World

Do you have solid skills and experience within the area of QHSE and desire to have an influence on global quality and safety work in connection with service of maritime life-saving equipment, where Safety and Quality are real top priorities

Do you have experience with maritime or offshore safety industry or similar, and are passionate about VIKING's mission saving and protecting lives all over the World

If YES - then it could be that you are our new Regional QHSE Manager, APAC & ME, part of the Global QHSE organization.

The position is based in Singapore

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contributes to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

Do you want to join
As Regional QHSE Manager you would work closely together with experienced colleagues in the Global QHSE organization located in Denmark, Norway and US as well as several local QHSE colleagues and partners in the regional service organization, as well as a reference to the Global QHSE Manager, Service.

We continue to strengthen our QHSE focus/performance across our global service organization. The important position as Regional QHSE Manger gives you the possibility to significantly contribute to our continued performance improvements, also Globally.

Our culture within the Global QHSE organization is flexible and informal - there is good energy and a strong team spirit and we always strive for improving year on year.

Responsibilities
You are a motivating and visible leader, who thrives with great responsibility and contributing to progress.

In cooperation with Global QHSE Management and local QHSE.

Your primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain/Implement/support and contribute to development of VIKING's Global Management System (VMS) and ensure compliance with the Standards of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and local requirements in each country as needed.
• Ensure all QHSE related documents in compliance with company guidelines and local regulations through support and overall guidance.
• Monitor the entire External Audit Activities and ensure all Non-conformances (NCR/Near miss), observations and opportunities for improvement are handled, completed and closed (from time-to-time attendance required).
• Perform internal audits across EU Regions in coordination with Global QHSE.
• Oversee Non-Conformity Reporting, conduct follow up of corrections and/or corrective actions and maintain its records.
• Support and take ownership of customer audits, support on customer questionnaires and other liaison with customers within QHSE.
• Train, support and drive SAFETY to maintain safe working environment.
• Support the implementation / maintenance of VIKING ESG (Environment, Social & Governance).
• Lead and support on driving sustainability initiatives in accordance with the overarching strategy.
• Manage (matrix) and partake in further developing the QHSE task owners across the Region forming an integrated structure covering all sites.
• Support/develop/monitor new VIKING guidelines in the region.
• Continuous monitoring of external demands (legal, sanctions, trade barriers etc.) and lead implementation across region together with regional / national management.
• Monitor compliance with VIKING procedures, such as 5S, Safety and Quality procedures.

You must expect approximately 50 global travel days yearly.

Your profile
We expect that you are able to motivate others and possess a drive that creates value for the business. Creating results and achieving success lies deep in your DNA.

The ideal person has

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the QHSE area in demanding and highly regulated industries, and preferably also holds the ISO lead auditor certificate.
• On a personal level, you are passionate and purposeful. You have a good mood, friendliness and helpfulness towards colleagues make you an attractive business partner taking ownership for driving improvements together with key stakeholders.
• You communicate effectively, collaborate across different levels of an organization and build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Initiative and independent decision-making are also a natural part of your work style.
• You are proficient in English on a technical level, both orally and in writing.

Five leadership principles guide our VIKING leaders to create strong, sustainable results and engaged employees. Therefore, it is of course important that you identify with the principles and are motivated to achieve our common goals.

VIKING offers
We offer an exciting and central position in an international company where you will get the opportunity to develop in a collaborative culture in interaction with skilled and dedicated colleagues all over the World.

• Flexible working hours and possibility of working from home
• Excellent working environment
• Competitive compensation package

At VIKING, we have a strong culture and make room for the individual, because we know that we all contribute something special. That is why we invest in our employees and can offer unique career opportunities in an international organization.