
EHS Manager
- Iskandar Puteri, Johor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Establish and maintain robust EHS management systems across all APAC sites, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and corporate requirements through structured governance and assurance processes.
- Act as a strategic advisor to APAC operations, enabling site and country leaders to understand and own their EHS responsibilities. Drive leadership accountability and integrate EHS into operational decision-making.
- Monitor legislative developments across APAC jurisdictions, ensuring effective systems are in place for legal compliance, reporting, permitting, and interaction with regulatory bodies.
- Lead investigations of significant incidents and high-potential near misses. Ensure root cause analysis, corrective action, and knowledge sharing to reduce regional EHS risk and support global learning.
- Develop and maintain regional EHS metrics. Communicate key trends and insights to stakeholders, identifying priorities for continuous improvement aligned with business goals, ESG targets, and compliance requirements.
- Lead internal EHS audits across APAC locations and support external assessments. Ensure findings are addressed, controls are effective, and lessons are captured as part of a robust governance cycle.
- Build EHS capability by delivering training, supporting onboarding, and enabling leaders and teams to take ownership. Promote a proactive, inclusive safety culture across diverse work environments.
- Actively support global EHS programs, systems, and projects. Represent APAC in global forums, contribute regional insight, and ensure the successful implementation of corporate EHS strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field.
- 7–10 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
- Proven knowledge of EHS legislation across APAC countries (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, India, China).
- NEBOSH International Diploma, CSP, or equivalent regional certification (e.g., Malaysian NIOSH).
- Professional membership (e.g., IOSH, IEMA, AIHA, IIRSM).
- Experience in high-risk industries (aerospace, logistics, manufacturing, chemical).
- Demonstrated ability to lead across cultures and influence cross-functional teams.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is required for effective collaboration with teams across APAC region.
- Postgraduate qualification or MBA with EHS/sustainability focus.
- ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualification.
- Industry-leading capabilities
- Innovative solutions
- Greater customer value
- Trusted supplier relationships
- Business growth and operational efficiency