EHS Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Emergency Preparedness: Ensures that the company has an integrated, effective and responsive emergency preparedness program that is considered within the highest quality standards and in accordance to government compliance rule. Responsible for the training and outfitting of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

• Workplace Management: Ensures that the company consistently maintains the highest standards of workplace safety. Conducts effective program inspections to ensure that the workplace, facilities and equipment are safe.

• Safety Rules and Regulations: Ensures that the company is equipped with the current and correct safety and health rules in order to comply with government standards and to meet the short and the long term company plans. Works closely with the General Manager and individual employees to develop and implement safety and health programs to ensure employee effectiveness.

• Accident and Incident Reporting: Ensures management that all plant wide accidents and incidents are properly reported, coordinated and recorded in accordance to PMD’s Integrated Management System and Occupational Health and Safety standards.

• EHS Education System: Ensures that all PMD employees are properly trained, drilled and evaluated on safety and health policies, techniques and procedures. Ensure proper communication of safety incidents and corrective actions.

• ISO 14001 / 45001 Compliance: Ensures company and employee compliance with every aspect of the ISO 45001 & 14001 standard.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering or EHS discipline with preference to a Master degree. Minimum a SO4 safety officer.
• Minimum of eight (8) years safety and health work experience with at least four (4) years in a safety and health program development and implementation.
• Experience as Safety Management Leader will be a plus. Experience in a manufacturing company located in the Philippines is required.
• Must be capable of managing upwards and laterally throughout the business organization.
• Experience with working with functional corporate partners is good to have for this position.
  

Skills

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Proactive – can accomplish goal and drive performance with minimal supervision. Anticipates the needs of the customer and is prepared at all times to meet the needs of the organization.
• Can adapt quickly, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Facilitates Change - Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Builds Trust/Operates with Integrity - Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Environment Health & Safety Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills – Has achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill and knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Strong level of familiarity with the EHS laws, codes and practices of the Philippines, as well as the EHS requirements of Coherent or other multinational companies.
  

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

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