EHS Director Job Description
This is a leadership role responsible for the overall Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance and continuous improvement in the APAC region.
The EHS Director will be accountable for all EHS activities within the southeast geographical region, including India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, covering manufacturing, chemical management services, research & development activities, toll manufacturing, administrative and sales offices.
You will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and support around regulatory compliance, permitting, policy and program development, and training within the APAC region.
- Develop and drive programs to improve employee safety performance to best-in-class standards;
- Guide corporate EHS objectives and support execution of EHS-related initiatives (including CSR related EHS initiatives);
- Develop and implement local EHS management systems and maintenance of applicable certifications (e.g., ISO 14001 / 45001).
The role involves direct and indirect oversight of EHS site staff within the region who then matrix report into local site or function leadership. You will be responsible for coordination and utilization of EHS personnel across all operational lines of the regional business while fostering a culture of safety awareness and personal responsibility.
Main Responsibilities
Manage a team of 4-6 total EHS colleague reports in different countries, both direct and indirectly;Develop a clear, longer-term regional EHS roadmap and align / implement annual action plans, projects, initiatives, goals and objectives that include capital planning, resource staffing, and budgeting;Monitor new, emerging EHS regulations and industry standards and develop implementation schemes;Develop industrial hygiene related policies and programs to support accident and potential exposure incident management;Collaborate with Operations, Sustainability, and Quality in the development, implementation, and maintenance of certification strategies (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001);Work with the EHS leadership team to implement the Corporate EHS online training system and associated training materials for employees' initial and refresher EHS training;Provide EHS oversight for capital improvement projects and serve as the SME and authority for new project, product, and process introduction;Work closely with Process Safety, Corporate Engineering, site operations, and insurers to effectively identify and manage loss prevention program;Coordinate with Process Safety / Operations / Engineering personnel to implement an effective process safety program, including a PHA, mechanical integrity, and MOC processes.Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related field;Experience with relevant environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements and industry standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is required;Strong technical and regulatory expertise in relevant environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements is also required;OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & WORKING CONDITIONS CODE, 2020 (India OSH Code), Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act (Australia), US OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations, Centers of Chemical Process Safety standards, US OSHA Process Safety Management regulation and related Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices are desirable skills.A minimum of 10 years' experience in the environmental, health and safety discipline is required;At least 5 years working in a manufacturing environment as an EHS professional, and / or working in an international or corporate level role with team management responsibilities is a must;Experience in the specialty chemical or chemical industry is preferred.Benefits
Competitive pay, bonus opportunities and benefits;Global Giving Program : Volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice;QH University : continuous online training platform for all levels;DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and other CRGs, as well as Global Donation and Impact Awards programs;A unique opportunity to join an international, dynamic and collaborative team environment that offers real career growth opportunities.We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace where our colleagues can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.
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