EHS Specialist
Primary stack
Nice to have's
Job description
About the Position
EHS Specialist
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Sika, with subsidiaries in 103 countries and approximately 33,000 employees, achieved sales of 11.2 billion Swiss Francs (CHF) in 2023.
The Site EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Specialist supports the daily operations and continuous improvement activities of the EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) program at the site level.
Responsibilities
Internal EHS Compliance
- Support compliance with internal EHS requirements and improvement activities.
- Collaborate with site employees and cross-functional teams to promote safety and environmental best practices.
- Support and review site EHS activities, including waste management, occupational safety, and environmental and safety measures.
- Implement accident management programs.
- Compile and review accident reports.
- Participate in root cause analysis.
- Compile and report accident statistics.
External Contractor Safety Management
- Manage and operate the Permit to Work system.
- Conduct safety assessments and management of external contractors.
- Provide safety education and guidance to external contractors.
- Participate in local and regional EHS projects.
- Plan and support EHS training for employees.
External Legal Compliance
- Review, monitor, and support compliance with EHS-related filings, registrations, and permits required for site operations.
- Support the submission of various administrative reports (e.g., PRTR, waste-related reports, reports to labor authorities).
- Plan and support health and environmental monitoring activities.
Requirements
Education and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred).
- Japanese communication skills (N1 level or higher).
- English communication skills (preferred).
- Knowledge of Japanese EHS regulations (preferred).
- Hygiene Manager qualification (preferred).
- Basic PC skills.
Experience
- Over 5 years of experience in the EHS field (experience in manufacturing industries related to safety, labor safety, environmental compliance, etc.).
- Experience with environmental and ISO standards (preferred).
Reporting Line
Reports to the Japan EHS Manager.
Collaboration
This position works closely with the following stakeholders:
- Site manufacturing department
- Engineering team
- Quality department
- Human resources department
- External contractors
Collaboration with these stakeholders aims to ensure the safe operation of facilities, compliance with laws and regulations, and the promotion of a strong EHS culture. As needed, the position will also collaborate with the following EHS organizations:
- Country EHS team
- Regional EHS team
- Group EHS team
We Offer
Competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
© ADEPLAST S.R.L. This job description was sourced from the employer's public career page. TheJob is not the employer — we index the posting and route candidates to the source. All content rights and hiring decisions belong to the employer.