ESG & Social Compliance Manager

Ambition Group Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia is searching for a professional to lead the development and implementation of their ESG roadmap. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and ethical sourcing practices, conducting risk assessments, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and at least 5 years of experience in ESG or compliance roles within manufacturing. Strong communication skills and knowledge of ESG frameworks are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ESG, compliance, CSR, or ethical audits within manufacturing.
• Experience with customer CSR audits such as SMETA or RBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labour regulations and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's ESG roadmap aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Conduct ESG risk assessments and recommend improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of ESG frameworks

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Develop and implement the company's ESG roadmap aligned with regulatory requirements and business goals.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, labour standards, ethical sourcing, and governance requirements.

Conduct ESG risk assessments and recommend improvement measures.

Lead sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and energy consumption.

Prepare the company for customer CSR, ethical, and sustainability audits.

Manage the full audit cycle including documentation, onsite readiness, corrective actions, and follow-up.

Address customer non-conformances and drive CAPA implementation.

Maintain updated CSR policies, procedures, and customer-required evidence.

Liaise closely with customers to understand and meet compliance expectations.

Prepare ESG and CSR reports for customers, regulators, and internal management.

Maintain records for audits, certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and sustainability disclosures.

Track ESG, social compliance, and audit-related performance indicators.

Collaborate with Production, HR, Safety, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure operational compliance.

Conduct internal audits and site assessments to ensure audit readiness.

Provide training on compliance and social responsibility standards.

Develop, review, and update sustainability and social compliance policies.

Assess supplier ESG/CSR performance and support responsible sourcing practices.

Ensure governance practices meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's ESG roadmap aligned with regulatory requirements and business goals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, labour standards, ethical sourcing, and governance requirements.
• Conduct ESG risk assessments and recommend improvement measures.
• Lead sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and energy consumption.
• Prepare the company for customer CSR, ethical, and sustainability audits.
• Manage the full audit cycle including documentation, onsite readiness, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Address customer non-conformances and drive CAPA implementation.
• Maintain updated CSR policies, procedures, and customer-required evidence.
• Liaise closely with customers to understand and meet compliance expectations.
• Prepare ESG and CSR reports for customers, regulators, and internal management.
• Maintain records for audits, certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and sustainability disclosures.
• Track ESG, social compliance, and audit-related performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Production, HR, Safety, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure operational compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and site assessments to ensure audit readiness.
• Provide training on compliance and social responsibility standards.
• Develop, review, and update sustainability and social compliance policies.
• Assess supplier ESG/CSR performance and support responsible sourcing practices.
• Ensure governance practices meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Corporate Governance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ESG, compliance, CSR, or ethical audits within manufacturing.
• Experience with customer CSR audits (SMETA, RBA, or client-specific audits) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, labour regulations, environmental compliance, and ethical standards.
• Experience managing non-conformances and implementing CAPA.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with auditors and customers.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting abilities.

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