EHS Site Manager

Sika; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Site Manager to enhance safety and health practices within their manufacturing sites. This role involves developing comprehensive EHS strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a leading company that values innovation and safety, and play a pivotal role in shaping a safe working environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing as EHS manager.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS, QA & Security strategies.
• Lead EHS training programs and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Health/Safety)

Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Tools

Spheracloud

Job description

EHS Site Manager, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, Manufacturing, Chemicals

Responsible for assisting top management in driving ESH excellence through culture building by creating and rolling out relevant strategies to meet the company’s goals on ESH performance.

To advocate and push adherence towards legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Responsible for adopting and delivering best practices from the region and group, fostering BBS, QA & security standards, and deploying across Sika Malaysia sites.

a. Main Tasks

• Help develop and implement EHS, QA & Security Strategies: Help design and implement comprehensive EHS QA roadmap and initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards and alignment with company global EHS initiatives.
• Strategic Partner – communication: Spearhead initiatives to synchronize and help the country ESH deploy new programs and practices across Sika Site in Malaysia. Develop multiple ways to ensure communication reaches all levels at SIKA.
• Help Policy Development and Documentation: Help develop, review, and update EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote a safe and healthy work environment as per Sika’s corporate and regional guidelines. Ensure all documentation meets regulatory requirements and is effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Engage site leadership team and floor members to perform regular safety walks and initiate internal EHS audits to identify potential hazards, assess EHS risks, and develop site-based strategies to mitigate risks. Implement corrective and preventive actions wherever necessary while coordinating with other departments.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels, including management, to promote awareness, compliance, and culture for safety. Ensure training programs are effective, practical, and up to date with regulatory requirements.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into EHS incidents, accidents, near misses, and other relevant events at sites. Analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, and prepare comprehensive incident reports. Ensure timely reporting to relevant authorities, management, and group as required.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Deploy corporate or country guidelines key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor EHS performance across Bukit Raja. Oversee reporting tool Spheracloud and deploy corrective actions accordingly.
• Supplier and Contractor Management: Engage and collaborate with procurement to evaluate EHS performance of suppliers and contractors. Establish criteria for selection, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with EHS standards throughout the supply chain. Embed EHS topics in the core of the process.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant EHS regulations, standards, and industry developments. Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and proactively address any changes or updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS and security processes, systems, and practices. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the organization.

Your expertise - Our strength

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Health/Safety) or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, particularly in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
• 7 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment in the role of Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Well-versed with the following Acts:
• Occupational Safety & Health Acts
• Environmental Quality Acts
• Factories & Machinery Acts
• Preferable: At least 7 years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Chemical environment.

About Sika

Sika was first established in Malaysia in 1989 and full operations commenced in 1991 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, with the completion of its local head office and production plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the company has gained a leading position in the country with the acceptance and endorsement of its products for construction and industrial applications by local and international proponents.

In the Construction sector, our business activities cover the full spectrum of project types ranging from infrastructural development to buildings, from institutional facilities to manufacturing plants. We service our direct customers – concrete producers, contractors, and distributors – and stay close to them through our central sales & marketing office in Petaling Jaya and a network of sales offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu. In 2014, our presence in the Malaysian construction continued to grow when our Ipoh Plant was built and running to meet customer demands.

In Malaysia, our Industry Division is the clear market leader in the automotive glass replacement sector (AGR) and the “Sikaflex” brand is instantly recognized as a mark for quality, reliability, and performance. In the automotive OEM sector, we are the approved supplier to top German car markets such as Mercedes Benz and BMW. Meanwhile, Sika leads the field in total bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection solutions for bus, truck, and rail vehicle manufacturing, and for the assembly of appliances, industrial equipment, and building components.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd currently employs more than 340 people in Sales & Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, HR & Administration, Laboratory, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Warehouse.