EHS Manager, Regional (Chemical Mfg)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is partnering with a leading global chemical manufacturer to appoint an EHS Manager based in Singapore. You will oversee workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance for the Singapore site and provide regional leadership across Asia-Pacific.

The role requires a 5+ years EHS background with 3+ years in management, WSH/HAZMAT certifications, and familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO14001, and bizSAFE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Earth/Life Science, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, or related field.
• At least 5 years in EHS consulting, chemical manufacturing, or industrial environment; minimum 3 years in management.
• Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, R&D environments, supply chain, warehouse safety, and emergency responses.
• WSH certification or equivalent regional qualifications; must have HAZMAT/chemical handling certifications and ISO 45001 awareness.
• Good knowledge of local/regional regulatory compliance, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and bizSAFE (Singapore).

Responsibilities

• Regional EHS Leadership across Asia-Pacific, aligning HQ Singapore, China and regional sites.
• Develop and implement EHS policies to meet national standards; manage permits, materials, waste, emissions.
• Lead industrial hygiene monitoring (air, chemicals, noise, ergonomics) and incident investigations.
• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, training, and compliance records.
• Design and deliver EHS training and mentor personnel to strengthen capabilities.
• Lead emergency response planning and readiness for audits.
• Support sustainability strategies and track EHS performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

EHS management

Industrial hygiene

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Earth/Life Science, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, or related field

Tools

WSH Certification

HAZMAT Certification

ISO 45001 Awareness

Job description

Our client is a leading global chemical manufacturing organization with extensive R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing operations across the region. They are deeply committed to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and driving corporate sustainability initiatives that align with regional environmental frameworks.

Company Overview

Our client is a leading global chemical manufacturing organization with extensive R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing operations across the region. They are deeply committed to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and driving corporate sustainability initiatives that align with regional environmental frameworks.

Role Summary

Based in Singapore, the EHS Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance across the region. You will have primary responsibility for the Singapore facilities, alongside strategic oversight of operations in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, harmonize, and implement robust EHS programs while fostering a strong culture of safety and sustainability across diverse regulatory jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional EHS Leadership: Oversee and coordinate EHS programs across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring alignment between the Singapore HQ, China operations, and other regional sites.

• Regulatory Compliance: Develop and implement EHS policies to meet national standards, managing environmental permitting, hazardous materials, waste management, and emissions requirements. Adapt programs to meet country-specific regulations.

• Industrial Hygiene & Safety: Lead workplace safety initiatives, conduct routine industrial hygiene monitoring (air, chemical, noise, ergonomics), and manage incident reporting and investigations.

• Waste Management: Oversee the company's hazardous and non-hazardous waste management program, including storage, disposal, employee training, and compliance recordkeeping.

• Training & Engagement: Design and deliver comprehensive EHS training, build workforce safety engagement, and mentor EHS personnel to strengthen internal capabilities.

• Risk Management: Lead emergency response planning, ensure readiness for audits, and adapt site-specific emergency response obligations.

• Sustainability & Continuous Improvement: Support corporate sustainability strategies and track EHS performance indicators to embed continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Earth/Life Science, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, or a related field.

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in EHS consulting, chemical manufacturing, or an industrial environment, with a strong understanding of industrial processes and environmental impacts. A minimum of 3 years of managerial experience is required.

• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, R&D environments, supply chain, warehouse safety, and relevant emergency responses.

• Certifications: Possess Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) certification or equivalent regional qualifications. Must have HAZMAT/chemical handling certifications and ISO 45001 awareness.

• Standards & Frameworks: Good working knowledge of local/regional regulatory compliances, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and bizSAFE (Singapore).