EHS Section Manager

onsemi; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi seeks an EHS Manager in Seremban, Malaysia, to oversee the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Program. This role entails ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing risks associated with semiconductor manufacturing while promoting environmental sustainability.

Key tasks include implementing safety initiatives, interacting with staff at all levels for EHS improvements, and preparing necessary reports. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and 6–8 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years' experience as an EHS engineer/specialist or similar roles.
• Strong ability to work with diverse departments.
• Demonstrated success in motivating and mentoring EHS professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s EHS Program to ensure compliance.
• Implement health and safety initiatives.
• Drive EHS improvements and lead employee teams.
• Prepare regulatory reports and maintain certifications.
• Coordinate emergency response training and other related tasks.

Skills

EHS knowledge and understanding

Project development/management skills

Communication skills

Training ability

Proficiency with virtual tools

Education

BS degree in chemical/environmental engineering

Advanced degree in Health, Safety and Environmental science

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Asian Regional Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety, this position is responsible for managing the site’s EHS Program. The EHS Manager ensures site compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations and company policies, managing risks associated with semiconductor manufacturing and guiding the site focus on environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the site and direct staff on matters related to EHS.
• Implement health, safety, environmental and sustainability initiatives; lead employee teams for continuous improvement of EHS goals.
• Effectively interact with managers and employees at all levels to drive EHS improvements and enable them to meet specific business goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards involving general safety, fire safety, environmental safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Prepare or ensure completion of regular site EHS reports and all regulatory reports/statistics.
• Maintain ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 certifications.
• Ensure maintenance of all required EHS related permits.
• Develop effective safety programs to prevent employee injury and minimize workers compensation costs.
• Track environmental and safety metrics.
• Develop and deliver training programs to meet regulatory requirements and company objectives.
• Track timely closure of all EHS audit findings and corrective action items.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's regulatory compliance assurance process through overall direction of the EHS programs.
• Direct a structured safety process to drive a positive safety culture, insisting on consistent implementation of and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Interface with local regulatory agencies (DOE, DOSH, and Local Councils) regarding inspections, inquiries, and corrective action plans.
• Lead and motivate the Emergency Response Team.
• Coordinate Chemical Spill Response.
• Coordinate and prepare Permit to Work system, Job Safety Analysis.
• Carry out Construction Safety audits.
• Develop and implement effective regulatory compliance assurance programs.
• Successfully implement ON Semiconductor EHS Management systems and maintain ISO14001 certification.
• Other duties and assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemical or environmental engineering, physical sciences, industrial hygiene, or other engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree in Health, Safety and Environmental science and CIH, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) training is an added advantage.
• 6–8 years’ experience as an Environmental or Safety engineer/specialist, Fab/Facilities Engineer, or Industrial Hygienist.
• 5–6 years’ experience directly managing small to moderate size teams.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of EHS regulations (OSHA, Environmental, etc.).
• Strong ability to work well with all functional departments and flexibility to support the site while ensuring corporate standards are met.
• Strong project development/management skills with the ability to work with minimal oversight and a strong bias for delivering on commitments to achieve desired results.
• Able to organize and prioritize complex and varied tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including the hourly workforce, first line supervision, Plant Leadership Team, business level organization, as well as regulatory and external customers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (English and the local language).
• Demonstrated success in managing, motivating and mentoring EHS professionals.
• Proficient with web-based and other electronic tools and systems.
• Flair for conducting EHS training.
• Coordinating emergency response training, evacuation drills.
• Knowledge of Responsible Business Alliance audits.
• Knowledge of Apple (Stringer Audits).
• Leading and carrying out effective Environmental, Health and Safety audits.
• Candidate should have basic to intermediate proficiency in AI tools relevant to productivity and decision-making.
• Familiarity with tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms for drafting reports and SOPs, generating training materials & supporting decision-making with quick data insights.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here: https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

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