EHS Manager, Korea

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.  Since 1998, Sika AG is present in Korea through its subsidiary Sika Korea Ltd. which employs more than 90 people and has branch offices in Ansung.

Job Description

1. This role covers whole of Korea which consist of 3 factories including R&D lab and 1 headquarter office.
2. Provides expertise in all key EHS and Sustainability programs across Korea and proactively drive continuous improvement.
3. Ensure company is compliance with national and local environmental, health and safety regulations.
4. Collaborates with factory operations and local leadership team to lead and drive improvements in organizational EHS program/system, culture, awareness, and accountability.
5. Conduct incident / accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
6. Provide leadership, support, and training to build technical, management and leadership skills of the Korean EHS Team.
7. Partners with Sika’s group/region EHS team to support achievement of Sika's EHS strategy.
8. Support and develop safety and health related activities and programs.
9. Full responsible with the Korean SAPA (SERIOUS ACCIDENTS PUNISHMENT ACT)
10. Coordinate/Harmonize between Sika’s EHS policy and Korean SAPA

Qualifications

• You are a professional who brings up experience in safety and health regulations in health and safety management in a multination company, 7 to 10 years of experience are required.
• Industrial Safety Engineer Certificate (산업안전기사)
• You graduated from a reputable university with a bachelor at minimum.

(Chemical background would be preferred)

• You have excellent English skills and a business conversation.
• You have good computer skills. MS Office proficiency is preferred.
• SAP, ERP etc. business application experiences are plus.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Additional Information

Sika Korea, we are looking for a EHS Manager who will be responsible all-around Sika’s EHS and Korean SAPA.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based 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.