EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety)_Ipoh

Coherent; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Ipoh, Malaysia, invites an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring safe operations and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes prevention, training, and continuous improvement across all site activities. You will develop policies, monitor laws, conduct risk assessments and audits, and coordinate emergency drills while guiding contractors and employees in best EHS practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of local EHS laws, risk assessment, incident investigation, and audit practices.
• Strong communication, training, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, programs, procedures, and training.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and audits; follow up on actions.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor EHS performance and report trends, risks, and improvement plans to management.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
• Support safe work practices, contractor safety, and management of hazardous materials and waste.
• Work with department leaders to reduce risks and improve EHS performance.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Maintain required EHS documentation and records.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audit practices

Communication

Education

Diploma / degree in Environmental, Health and Safety

Job description

EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety)_Ipoh

Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety programs to support a safe workplace and compliance with applicable legal and company requirements. Promote prevention and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS policies, programs, procedures, and training.
• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and audits; follow up on identified actions.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action tracking.
• Monitor EHS performance and report trends, risks, and improvement plans to management.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
• Support safe work practices, contractor safety, and management of hazardous materials and waste.
• Work with department leaders to reduce risks and improve EHS performance.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Maintain required EHS documentation and records.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Relevant EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable local EHS laws, risk assessment, incident investigation, and audit practices.
• Strong communication, training, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Relevant professional certifications or registrations are an advantage.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!