EHS Manager, ASEAN

Avery Dennison; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Malaysia seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental health programs, ensuring regulatory compliance across facilities.

You will develop and implement EHS systems, conduct incident investigations, and drive training, audits, and performance metrics to elevate workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regional regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with operations to meet safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of EHS experience in a regional role.
• Experience with life safety codes, EHS rules, HAZOP, training and industrial hygiene.
• Hands-on engineering perspective in EHS and regulatory programs.
• Strong knowledge of regional regulatory requirements and EHS policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs and systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and track effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross-site communication on EHS best practices and issues.
• Provide direction to sites on EHS programs and initiatives.
• Develop annual EHS training calendar, including mandatory courses and supplements.
• Oversee EHS management system implementation and maintenance.
• Participate in budgeting, resource planning and performance metrics for EHS.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in EHS

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation(NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

You will ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements. You will identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions. You will render opinions on new equipment and procedures, investigate violations and recommend preventive programs. You will guide and promote safe work performance by developing safety systems, policies and procedures, safety campaigns, communications and recognitions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Health & Safety

Assesses local and regional EHS regulations and compliance requirements and with oversight of the Business Unit EHS Director implements programs and systems to ensure compliance at the facilities located within a geographical region.

Spearhead incident investigations to identify effective corrective measures and track the implementation of such measures.

Facilitate communication between facilities across the company regarding common problems and best practices.

Provide tactical direction and standardization to sites regarding EHS programs and initiatives.

Develop and implement an annual training calendar including both courses required by law or customers and supplemental topics pertinent to maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsible for the implementation of the EHS management system.

Support facilities in implementing and sustaining EHS procedures by ensuring resources, tools and knowledge are available

Participate in the acquisition, relocation, modification, closure and decommissioning of any affected facility, equipment or process.

Partner with other EHS Managers and Operations on budgets, business strategy and establishing and meeting EHS performance metrics and goals.

Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

Environment & Sustainability

Develops and implements programs and practices to ensure that the organization is in compliance with laws, regulations and standards concerning the EHS of the workforce, the environment and surrounding community.)

Plans, coordinates and manages related engineering, scientific and technical activities, such as sampling, testing and measuring air, soil and water. Oversees the analysis of collected data and implementation of programs to abate, control or eliminate environmental pollutants.

Participate in the implementation and sustainability of EHS programs.

Serve as the primary point of contact and resource for regional environmental, health & safety issues.

Manage audits and inspections of company facilities and recommend required corrective action to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Environmental Engineering / Science or related field preferred.

10+ years of EHS experience in a regional role.

Experience in life safety codes: EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and Industrial hygiene.

Hands on experience and floor execution on Engineering prospective related to EHS .

Detailed knowledge/ experience of regional or geographical regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures and programs.

Industrial safety and occupational EHS Experience in required

Strong leadership, managerial, training, and mentoring skills.

Good verbal, written and presentation skills.

Strong coaching, facilitating and training skills.

Additional Information

Note: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates using their personal email addresses.