EHS Director - Bukit Minyak, Penang

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking an EHS Director based in Bukit Minyak, Penang, to lead global EH&S strategy and governance for a potential spin-off into Axiom. You will drive risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety culture while aligning EH&S with corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

The role requires seasoned, cross‑regional leadership, with 20+ years in EH&S, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to translate complex risks into business insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 20+ years of progressive EH&S leadership experience, including senior regional or global leadership roles.
• Expert knowledge of EH&S regulations, management systems, and global compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global EH&S strategy, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with corporate objectives, sustainability commitments, and customer expectations.
• Serve as the senior executive authority for EH&S, advising Presidents, SVPs, and the Executive Leadership Team on risk, compliance, sustainability, and workforce protection.
• Oversee enterprise‑level EH&S risk identification, mitigation, and assurance programs across regions.
• Ensure global compliance with EH&S regulations and certification frameworks (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, UL Zero Waste).
• Embed EH&S requirements into operations, facilities, supply chain, real estate, and capital investment governance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Influencing skills

Global program leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/OSH/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an EHS Director located in Bukit Minyak, Penang.

General Purpose:

Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and enterprise governance for Flex’s global Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) function. Accountable for defining and executing the global EH&S strategy to protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce enterprise risk, and support operational excellence across all regions and business segments.

The role integrates EH&S into enterprise strategy, risk management, capital planning, and sustainability commitments, including governance of EH&S‑related data used in ESG and sustainability reporting, in close partnership with Corporate Sustainability. Influences executive decision‑making across regions, business units, and functional leadership. At higher levels, establishes enterprise‑wide standards, drives global transformation, and represents Flex in critical internal and external engagements.

What a typical day looks like:

Enterprise EH&S Strategy & Governance:

Define and execute the global EH&S strategy, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with corporate objectives, sustainability commitments, and customer expectations

Executive Leadership & Influence:

Serve as the senior executive authority for EH&S, advising Presidents, SVPs, and the Executive Leadership Team on risk, compliance, sustainability, and workforce protection and enterprise performance

Global Risk Management:

Oversee enterprise‑level EH&S risk identification, mitigation, and assurance programs, ensuring proactive management of operational, regulatory, and reputational risks

Regulatory & Certification Oversight:

Ensure global compliance with EH&S regulations and certification frameworks (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, UL Zero Waste) and governance of EH&S inputs supporting ESG and sustainability disclosures.

Cultural Leadership:

Champion a strong global culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and accountability through leadership engagement and organizational alignment

Operational Integration:

Embed EH&S requirements into operations, facilities, supply chain, real estate, and capital investment governance, establishing enterprise criteria for risk‑based investment decisions

Incident & Crisis Leadership:

Provide executive oversight of incidents, crises, and high‑risk events; ensure robust investigation, remediation, and enterprise learning

M&A and Business Evolution:

Lead EH&S due diligence, integration, and risk assessment for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and new business onboarding

Talent & Succession Leadership:

Develop global EH&S leadership capability, succession pipelines, and organizational effectiveness across regions and global program teams

External Representation:

Represent Flex with global customers, regulators, industry bodies, and certification entities, defending EH&S strategy and performance at the highest levels

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

20+ years of progressive EH&S leadership experience, including senior regional or global leadership roles.

Proven experience leading enterprise or multi‑region EH&S programs with measurable business and risk outcomes.

Expert knowledge of EH&S regulations, management systems, and global compliance frameworks.

Strong executive communication and influencing skills.

Ability to translate complex EH&S risks into business‑relevant insights.

Demonstrated capability leading global teams and cross‑functional initiatives.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Life Insurance

Medical Benefits

Allowances and Bonuses

Paid Time-Off

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Machinery & Automation More than 10,000 employees

Building on our more than 50-year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market-leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world.

Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries, and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex supports our customers’ entire product lifecycles with leading design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, post production and post-sale capabilities in every major region.

Building on our more than 50-year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market-leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world.

Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries, and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex supports our customers’ entire product lifecycles with leading design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, post production and post-sale capabilities in every major region.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Attractive Compensation Package, Paid Time Off