Manager, Bus Safety & Security

Job Purpose

Reporting to both Dy MD Buses and Head of Strides, Safety & Security functionally, the Manager, Bus Safety & Security, is responsible for ensuring the safe operations of buses operations and enforcing Traffic Safety and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards within the company.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual safety requirements set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
• Maintain and uphold the ISO 39001 standard for Road Traffic Safety Management.
• Keep the Bus Safety Management System updated across all relevant departments.

Safety Planning & Risk Management

• Develop and implement an annual Bus Safety Work Plan, including Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to enhance safety in bus operations.
• Direct in the investigation of traffic and Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) accidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions.

Accident Analysis

• Maintain a digitalized database of accident cases for data analysis and trend identification.
• Analyse accident reports to determine root causes and propose preventive measures.

Safety Awareness & Engagement

• Drive Traffic Safety and WSH programs within bus operations to promote a strong safety culture among employees.
• Provide expert safety management advice to internal departments and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with authorities and agencies to conduct Public Safety Awareness Engagements.

Technology & Data-Driven Safety Enhancements

• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance bus operational safety.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Fire Safety Manager, ISO Lead Auditor) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in workplace safety and health, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of WSH regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to advocate for safety and influence others.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.

Skills

• Good knowledge in Quality Management System.
• Possess positive attitude and good communications skills with ability to work across functional teams.
• Able to work independently and under pressure of tight timeline, self-motivated, resourceful, and organized.
• Willingness/required to work outside normal office hours and/or shift hours to perform audits.