EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety)_Penang

Coherent; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an EHS Manager to lead the environment, health, and safety programs at the Penang site. The role focuses on ensuring a safe workplace, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of EHS practices.

The successful candidate will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, lead audits and investigations, and train staff. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating with department leaders and contractors.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Audits

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Training skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of local EHS laws

Education

Diploma or degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Job description

EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety)_Penang

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!

EHS Manager

Scope: Environment, Health & Safety

Job Summary

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!