EHS Manager (Environment, Health, Safety & Security)

United Graphic Expression Corporation; Dasmariñas; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

United Graphic Expression Corporation (UGEC) in Dasmariñas, Cavite, is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environment, health, safety and security programs. You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with our SHES group reporting to the AVP.

Applicants should have 5+ years in EHS, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and strong knowledge of IMS auditing. The role requires onsite work and collaboration with government agencies and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; PRC license is an advantage but not required.
• 5+ years in environment, health, safety, and security with 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of EHS management systems and IMS auditing.
• Completed PCO Training and BOSH; NEBOSH IGC is a plus.
• Hands-on plant walk-throughs and reviewing conditions vs quality standards.
• Analytical with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Clear communicator across all levels, including government agencies.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the SHE Department and meet targets.
• Lead, hire, train, and manage the SHE team.
• Design and run EHS programs to reduce risk and promote sustainability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, permits, licenses, and reporting; liaise with agencies.
• Conduct site audits, hazard identifications, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Develop and update EHS standards and policies.
• Oversee clinic, environmental management, first aid, PPE, fire, and chemical safety.
• Manage security, access control, surveillance, and emergency response planning.
• Lead accident investigations using Root Cause Analysis.
• Deliver EHS training to employees and contractors.
• Prepare annual department plan and monitor budget/expenses.

Skills

Leadership

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Hazard identification

Root Cause Analysis

Safety training

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PRC license advantage

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About UGEC
Founded in 1988 with one two-color press in Malabon, United Graphic Expression Corporation (UGEC) has grown into one of the Philippines’ leading print and packaging companies. From our facility in Dasmariñas, Cavite, we provide end-to-end solutions, from design and pre-press to offset, rotogravure, and flexographic printing, for some of the country’s and the world’s most recognized brands. With 150+ industry awards across three decades, we’re looking for people who want to grow with a company that blends craftsmanship with innovation.

The role
We’re looking for an EHS Manager who can lead with confidence, spot risks before they happen, and make safety part of how everyone works. You’ll own UGEC’s environment, health, safety, and security programs and build a proactive “safety-lagi” culture across our facility, keeping us fully compliant with local and international regulations.

Internally, this role is called SHE Manager and sits under our SHES (Safety, Health, Environment & Security) group, reporting directly to the AVP for SHES.

What you’ll do

• Manage the daily operations of the SHE Department, and ensure its strategies and performance targets are met.
• Lead, hire, train, and manage the performance of the SHE team.
• Design and run EHS programs that reduce risk and promote sustainable business practices.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements (permits, licenses, compliance reporting, and testing), and serve as the main liaison for government inspections and audits (DENR, DOLE, PDEA, LGU, BFP).
• Conduct regular site audits, hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and EHS monitoring, and put corrective actions in place.
• Develop and update EHS standards and policies.
• Oversee key programs, including clinic and nursing services, environmental management, first aid and ERT, PPE, fire, mechanical, electrical, and chemical safety, pest control, and the EHS Committee.
• Manage physical security, including access control, surveillance, and emergency response planning.
• Lead investigations of accidents, near-misses, and security breaches using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver EHS training for employees and contractors to keep emergency preparedness and safety awareness high.
• Prepare the annual department plan and budget, and monitor expenses and variances.

What you’ll need

• Must be willing to work onsite at UGEC Corporate Centre, Dasmariñas, Cavite.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering. A PRC license (e.g., Licensed Engineer) is an advantage but not required.
• At least 5 years of experience in environment, health, safety, and security, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and IMS auditing.
• Completed PCO Training and Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH). Loss Control Management, OSH Practitioner accreditation, or NEBOSH IGC is a strong plus.
• IMS Lead Auditor certification is preferred but not required.
• Hands-on: comfortable doing plant walk-throughs and reviewing machine and environmental conditions against quality standards.
• Analytical, with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Clear communicator, able to work with all levels, from line staff to senior leaders and government agencies.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Can start immediately or within a short notice period.