EHS Manager

Who are we looking for?

The EHS & Laboratory Safety Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Health, Safety, Chemical Management, and Laboratory Safety programs across the company's R&D operations in Japan. This role supports multiple research sites and serves as the primary EHS partner for scientists, engineers, laboratory staff, facility management teams, and business leaders.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with Japanese regulatory requirements, corporate EHS policies, and global best practices while fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and risk awareness within research and innovation environments.

This position plays a key role in enabling safe and efficient research activities involving chemicals, advanced materials, laboratory equipment, pilot-scale experimentation, and external contractors.

What will you be doing?

• Provide EHS leadership for the company's R&D operations in Japan, covering Kawasaki and Hiratsuka sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and chemical management regulations.
• Partner with scientists and management to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with research activities.
• Lead laboratory safety, chemical management, hazardous waste, and occupational health programs.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Manage contractor safety and support facility and laboratory projects.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Monitor EHS performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary interface with regulatory agencies and global EHS leadership.

Who are You?

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of EHS experience supporting R&D, laboratory, chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, electronics, or technology organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese EHS and chemical management regulations.
• Experience conducting laboratory risk assessments and chemical hazard evaluations.
• Experience managing EHS compliance programs in a multinational organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business-level Japanese and professional-level English proficiency.
• Preferred : Experience supporting electronics materials, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, or semiconductor-related R&D activities.

What competencies will you need?

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• Responsible Care and Product Stewardship experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also be covered under our corporate medical insurance plan and annual leaves.

Teamwork
At ESI, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.