Senior HESQ & Operations Specialist

Yara International

. Lead and coordinate activities to achieve the HESQ Index target defined in the Business Plan .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeHo Chi Minh • VietnamSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HESQ management, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 45001. Proven ability to lead training programs, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain functions.

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HSE RegulationsISO 9001 Internal AuditorISO 45001 Lead AuditorProduct Stewardship ImplementationWarehouse Operations Management

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Hard Skills

HSE ManagementQuality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceInventory ManagementAuditing Management SystemsRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationOperational ExcellencePDCA PrinciplesSupplier Qualification

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTraining SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPSUN

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 9001ISO 45001

Industry Keywords

HESQ IndexProduct StewardshipCompliance StandardsThird-Party LogisticsConformity Registrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate activities to achieve the HESQ Index target defined in the Business Plan
Act as the focal point and subject matter expert for Yara HESQ domains within the business unit
Ensure compliance with Yara Operational Excellence, HESQ requirements, policies, standards and procedures
Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve HESQ procedures, work instructions and management systems
Drive Product Stewardship implementation and compliance across suppliers, logistics providers, business partners and customers
Plan and conduct internal and external HESQ and Product Stewardship training programs
Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems and certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and IFA standards
Coordinate internal audits, external audits and certification processes, including corrective actions
Ensure Yara products comply with local regulatory requirements, QCVN, conformity registrations, circulation permits and enterprise standards
Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes affecting HESQ, Product Stewardship and product compliance
Conduct HESQ risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action follow-up
Ensure supplier and contractor compliance with Yara policies, standards, contractual obligations and Code of Conduct
Support proactive safety culture and continuous improvement
Ensure safe, secure and compliant operations across 3PL warehouses and logistics activities
Manage inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, physical stock counts and validation of warehouse and logistics invoices
Coordinate product movements, warehouse operations and customer deliveries
Monitor 3PL, supplier and service provider performance
Support local sourcing and procurement through supplier identification, qualification, due diligence and performance monitoring
Conduct Integrity Due Diligence reviews for suppliers, contractors and business partners
Drive continuous improvement using Operational Excellence and PDCA principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in HSE, Quality, Compliance, Operations, Supply Chain or related functions
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, ISO management systems, Product Stewardship and regulatory compliance
Professional certification as ISO 9001 and/or ISO 45001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor preferred
Experience in implementing, maintaining and auditing management systems highly desirable
Understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and third-party logistics management
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, SUN or equivalent)
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
Strong training, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
Excellent communication, presentation and training skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
High level of integrity and professionalism
Results-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Reference and background checks conducted where permitted by local law and when necessary for the job
Candidates informed by HR before any background checks are initiated