EHS Manager (Environment, Health & Safety)_Penang

EHS Manager

Scope: Environment, Health & Safety

Job Summary

Lead the site’s environmental, health, and safety programs to support a safe workplace and compliance with applicable legal and company requirements. Promote prevention and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS policies, programs, procedures, and training.
• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and audits; follow up on identified actions.
• Lead incident reporting and investigation, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action tracking.
• Monitor EHS performance and report trends, risks, and improvement plans to management.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
• Support safe work practices, contractor safety, and management of hazardous materials and waste.
• Work with department leaders to reduce risks and improve EHS performance.
• Provide EHS guidance and training to employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Maintain required EHS documentation and records.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Relevant EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable local EHS laws, risk assessment, incident investigation, and audit practices.
• Strong communication, training, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Relevant professional certifications or registrations are an advantage.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work