EHS Manager

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced EHS manager to oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety aspects. The role involves managing risks and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a safety culture. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The organization values employee development and diversity, emphasizing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a health and safety coordinator.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and EHS risk evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiduciary risks across the company, providing EHS leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Group management systems and stay updated with regulations.
• Promote behavioral change through performance improvement programs.

Job description

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VAT Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a leading global manufacturing company within the VAT Group, is seeking an experienced and dedicated EHS manager to oversee and manage Environmental, Health, and Safety aspects. Investing in an EHS manager demonstrates our commitment to prioritizing employee health and well-being, while mitigating potential risks and liabilities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage fiduciary risks across the company, providing leadership, expertise, and optimizing Occupational Safety within the VAT group.
• Support plant management teams, as well as service and sales centers, with leadership and EHS expertise.
• Collaborate at all organizational levels to foster a safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with Group management systems and country-specific requirements, staying updated with latest regulations and best practices in health and safety.
• Optimize occupational safety capabilities aligned with standards, processes, guidance, and best practices.
• Support RBA and site sustainability initiatives.
• Promote behavioral change through the implementation of performance improvement programs and practices.
• Identify, plan, and initiate training needs for employees and site managers.
• Maintain certification as Safety & Health Officer (SHO/Green Book).
• Serve as DOE Competent Person for scheduled waste management.
• Bring 5+ years of relevant experience in a global manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience as a health and safety coordinator.
• Be a team player, self-motivated, goal-oriented, flexible, with the ability to motivate others and maintain consistency and reliability.
• Possess strong relationship-building, facilitation, and influencing skills to build trust across diverse personal styles.
• Exhibit excellent communication and project management skills.
• Have understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and EHS risk evaluations relevant to manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in safety management or a related field.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems and corporate requirements.
• Knowledge or experience in social standards such as RBA and sustainability topics (preferred).

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. We value employee development through training programs and recognize the importance of fair compensation. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate, acknowledging our commitment to equal pay for equal work between men and women.