Senior Manager 2, EHS

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• EHS is Corporate Shared Service providing EHS functional service for all sites of Coherent Vietnam. This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight of all EHS programs across Coherent's Vietnam operations. The role ensures compliance with Vietnam regulatory requirements, corporate standards, customer expectations, and international management systems while driving a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and employee well-being.. The position partners closely with Site Leadership Teams, Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Construction Project Teams, Human Resources, and Corporate EHS to integrate EHS into all aspects of business operations including new site expansions, technology transfers, and major capital projectsThe Senior Manager 2, EHS will lead a team of professional such as EHS, Medical Support Team to ensure that all policies are implemented correctly and consistently across the organization.

• Develops, implements, and monitors company environmental, occupational health &
  safety management program such as policies & procedure in ensuring legal compliance with local occupational environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• To lead the Project Management team in ensuring the expansion of the facility
  compliance to the EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics studies and emergency
  management of the local requirement.

• Maintain and support the Environmental Management System as to ISO14001/ ISO45001 standard. Maintain occupational safety and health management system as to legal requirement. This includes all related documentation. Inventory management on safety equipment, performs periodic safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in management of hazardous wastes (chemical, toxic materials, or irradiating apparatus).

• Inter department interaction and arrangement of training on emergency response and hazardous chemical/ material handling. Monitors environmental compliance and
  maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies. Investigation and  assessment on incidents and accidents to prevent possibilities of property damage, injuries to employees or occupational health hazard.

• Recommends and introduce corrective action and preventive action to where
  environmental, health and safety hazards exist. Organize or support the Internal/External Audit on EHS and reporting to Corporate EHS. Deal with all audits concerning to EHS.Example: ISO audit, government audit, customer audits, insurance audit etc. To manageEHS Engineer /Officer’s/ technician/ medical team, the EHS groups of personnel to maintain the EHS Management System.

• Performing any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time.

• Derive Continual Improvement. Practice Risk Base Thinking in planning and execution of task.

• Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes etc.

Lead the EHS team to ensure the full compliance to all the relevant Law, Rules, Guideline, Standards, Regulation or Act applicable to the Company

Education & Experience

 

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline. 

• Master’s degree is an advantage.

• Professional certifications are preferred, including CSP, CIH, RSO, LSO, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or relevant Vietnam Occupational Safety certifications. 

• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience in manufacturing operations.

• Typically requires 7+ years of managerial/leadership experience. 

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, optics, photonics, industrial manufacturing, or related industries is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing large construction or expansion projects.

• Experience working with multinational organizations.

Skills

 

• Embraces the Values of ICARE 

• Proactive – can accomplish goal and drive performance with minimal supervision.

• Anticipates the needs of the customer and is always prepared 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.

• Initiates Action – takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; proactive.

• 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 Vietnam as well as the EHS requirements of COHERENT or other multinational companies. 

• General understanding of business processes and methods for the calculation of financial return on investment 

• Efficiently prepares and effectively delivers presentations to employee groups, peers, management, and executive management. Ability to wear all kinds of PPE's and able to demonstrate it to peers and with first aid and CPR certification. 

• Strong computer/software skills: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and financial reporting software. 

• Must have ability to work effectively across cultures and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 20%, but typically <10%)

Must communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing. Must clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the messagex.

 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

 

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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