EHS Senior Manager (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Lennor Group; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennor Metier is seeking a seasoned EHS leader for a confidential client in CALABARZON, Philippines. The role is onsite and requires guiding the EHS system, regulatory compliance, and safety culture across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and environmental programs, while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, HR, and QA to strengthen safety performance and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering/technical discipline required.
• Minimum 10 years in EHS, with 3+ years in leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine EHS regulations and related permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System.
• Ensure compliance with DOLE, DENR, BFP, PEZA, and other regulations.
• Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage environmental programs for waste, discharge, and air emissions.
• Maintain on-site presence supervising daily manufacturing safety and operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, Quality and others to embed safety.
• Coordinate with regional/global EHS teams and external auditors.
• Lead EHS training, safety committees, and performance reporting.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing & inspections

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory reporting

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH NOTICE

This opportunity is being conducted as a confidential search. Certain details, including the identity of the hiring organization, may be withheld during the initial stages of the recruitment process. Qualified candidates who progress through the selection process may receive additional information subject to client authorization and confidentiality requirements.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an established organization operating within the manufacturing sector. The company offers opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects and business initiatives.

Location: CALABARZON, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management System in accordance with Philippine regulations and corporate standards.

• Ensure compliance with DOLE, DENR, BFP, PEZA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including environmental permits, occupational safety, and fire safety.

• Oversee risk assessments, hazard identification, industrial hygiene, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and EHS audits.

• Manage environmental compliance programs covering hazardous waste, wastewater discharge, air emissions, regulatory submissions, and emergency preparedness.

• Maintain a strong on-site presence, actively overseeing daily manufacturing operations, employee safety, contractor compliance, and operational risks.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Quality, and other departments to strengthen safety culture and integrate EHS practices into daily operations.

• Coordinate with Regional and Global EHS teams, regulatory agencies, customers, and external auditors on compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead EHS training, safety committees, emergency response programs, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.

• Strong background in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, or a closely related manufacturing industry.

• Comprehensive understanding of Philippine EHS regulations, PEZA requirements, regulatory compliance, and permitting processes.

• Relevant DOLE-recognized Occupational Safety and Health certifications and Pollution Control Officer (PCO) accreditation, or equivalent qualifications where applicable.

• Demonstrated experience managing EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and corrective actions.

• Proven leadership capabilities with a highly hands-on, operational approach to EHS management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a PEZA-registered manufacturing facility.

• Background in semiconductor, electronics, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), or similar management systems.

• Experience coordinating directly with DOLE, DENR-EMB, BFP, PEZA, OSHC, and local government authorities.

• Exposure to sustainability, waste reduction, resource conservation, and environmental improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• EHS Management Systems and Regulatory Compliance

• Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Management

• Environmental Permitting and Pollution Control

• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Mitigation

• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• EHS Auditing, Inspection, and Corrective Action Management

• Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning

• Cross-functional Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• EHS Performance Monitoring and Reporting

ABOUT LENNOR METIER

Lennor Metier is a specialized executive search and professional recruitment firm helping organizations hire leadership, finance, accounting, human resources, sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and business-critical talent.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Lennor Metier is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and shared with authorized stakeholders solely for recruitment-related purposes in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations.