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Job Req Number: 114079

Time Type: Full Time

Head of Safety, Security, Sustainability, Heath and Quality, Asia Pacific, Contract Logistics

Reporting Line

Reports to: Head of Business Change Management (BCM)

Functional alignment: COO / Operations Strategy & Solutions

Role Purpose

The Head of S3HQ is accountable for defining, governing, and embedding enterprise‑wide standards for Safety, Security, Sustainability, Quality and Business Continuity across Contract Logistics operations.

The role ensures that S3HQ is not a compliance silo, but a business‑integrated capability that:

Protects people, assets, customers, and brand
Enables scalable operations and growth (incl. GCM clients)
Translates regulatory and corporate requirements into operationally executable standards
Supports BCM‑led transformation, CIP, and product development with risk‑aware, compliant solutions

Key Accountabilities

1. Enterprise Governance & Standards Ownership

Own the global S3HQ framework covering:
- Safety & Health
- Security
- Sustainability
- Quality
- Business Continuity / Crisis Preparedness
Define and maintain minimum global standards , policies, and control frameworks
Ensure standards are:
- Scalable across regions
- Practical for operations
- Aligned with COO and Corporate requirements
Own change control for S3HQ‑related standards in collaboration with BCM CIP & Process Optimisation

2. Integration with BCM Operating Model

Embed S3HQ into BCM‑led initiatives , including:
- CIP & Process Optimisation
- New site implementations
- GCM client onboarding and expansions
- Product and solution development
Ensure S3HQ is designed in , not bolted on, to:
- Processes
- Work instructions
- Training and enablement
Act as the S3HQ authority within BCM governance and prioritisation forums

3. GCM Client Enablement & Risk Stewardship

Provide clear S3HQ rules of engagement for GCM clients
Support GCM teams with:
- Standardised S3HQ requirements
- Risk assessments for new solutions and sites
- Customer‑specific compliance needs (without breaking enterprise standards)
Ensure that GCM‑driven exceptions are:
- Risk‑assessed
- Approved through governance
- Documented and time‑bound

4. Regional Deployment & Capability Building

Lead a federated S3HQ model :
- Central ownership and governance
- Regional S3HQ leads for execution
Set expectations for regional teams on:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Reporting and escalation
- Audit readiness and incident management
Drive capability uplift through:
- Training frameworks
- Standard toolkits
- Knowledge sharing across regions

5. Incident, Crisis & Business Continuity Leadership

Own the enterprise approach to crisis management and BCP
Ensure clear escalation paths and decision frameworks
Support operations during:
- Major incidents
- Disruptions
- Regulatory or customer escalations
Lead post‑incident reviews and systemic corrective actions in partnership with BCM CIP

6. Performance, Reporting & Executive Transparency

Define standard S3HQ KPIs and reporting
- COO leadership
- BCM
- Regional Operations
Translate compliance and risk topics into business‑relevant insights

Support executive decision‑making with fact‑based assessments

Required Experience & Profile

Experience

Senior leadership experience in Safety, Security, Sustainability, Quality, or Risk within logistics, supply chain, or complex operations
Proven experience operating in a global, matrix organisation
Track record of translating policy into operational execution
Nice to have: Experience supporting large, strategic customers (GCM‑type environments)

Skills & Capabilities

Strong governance and decision‑making capability
Ability to balance standardisation vs. operational pragmatism
Credible engagement with senior leaders and customers
Systems thinking and risk‑based prioritisation
Change leadership mindset

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