• Maintain and monitor the EHS management systems (including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) for each site; keep relevant documents, identify gaps against all applicable standards, develop & implement corrective/preventive actions, and collect & report relevant KPIs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the site management teams to integrate EHS responsibilities into daily operations and lead the continuous improvement of the safety culture across all four locations.
• Conduct regular safety risk assessments to identify potential hazards in general manufacturing processes—with a strong focus on electrical and laser equipment—and develop control measures to mitigate risks.
• Lead and investigate reported near-misses and incidents. Develop and implement incident emergency response plans, training, and drills for each site.
• Develop and implement EHS training programs for all new hires and site workers, monitoring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of EHS-related facilities and equipment. Assist in reviews of major plans and specifications for new operations and equipment use to ensure appropriate EHS requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with local Japanese EHS regulations across all managed sites, including managing permits, licenses, and approvals (Right to Operate, RTO). Perform site-level internal audits and safety walks, and coordinate external audits (Corporate, FM Global, local authorities, Customers).
• Lead and coordinate customer EHS requests and assessments. Act as the system administrator for the global EHS software system (MASTER), managing data and supporting user adoption.
• Coordinate the Safety and Health Committee meetings, sharing roles with the local Safety and Health Promoters at each site. Coordinate the EHS budget and investment plans. Also, monitor water/electricity usage and provide support on managing industrial waste manifests.