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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

EHS Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeInashiki District, Ibaraki, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge.
  • Experience with the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audit process.
  • At least 10 years of experience in EHS management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, best practices, waste management, air emissions, industrial hygiene, process safety, and safety and environmental laws.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Japanese and English communication skills.
  • A firm commitment to protecting employee safety.
  • Knowledge and experience with at least one management system among ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Japanese and English communication skills sufficient to understand overseas conference calls.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and training, and conduct safety audits and inspections.
  • Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions; monitor EHS performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with management to integrate EHS into operations and promote a culture of safety; manage hazardous materials, waste disposal, and emergency plans.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies, support local compliance efforts, and stay updated on industry trends.
  • Develop and manage safety budgets; provide EHS training to employees and, when necessary, site visitors.
  • Manage seals, fixed assets, equipment, consumables, loaned items, ISO or other standards certification, meeting administration, guest reception, real estate management, visitor handling, and internal communications.
  • Plan and execute company events and external relations, and manage facilities and utilities.
  • Serve as a member of the plant leadership team, overseeing safety, health, and environmental matters and advancing strategy based on global priorities.
  • Lead a team of three members, maintain plant-wide health, safety, and environmental standards, and foster a safety culture.
  • Plan, execute, and manage general administrative work to support smooth and efficient plant operations, including communication with regulatory authorities, standards certification, document and supplies management, and visitor reception.
  • Plan and execute internal communications and events to improve employee engagement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or experience in other continuous improvement activities.
  • Experience working for a multinational company.

About the Company

Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Danaher makes instruments, tests and laboratory supplies for drug developers, researchers and clinicians, spanning the path from biological research to clinical patient diagnosis. Its businesses include Cytiva for drug manufacturing, SCIEX for chemical analysis and Beckman Coulter for laboratory testing, linking specialized tools across healthcare workflows. Customers use its equipment to study cells, produce biological medicines and analyze patient samples; the group earns money by selling instruments, reagents, software and support services through its operating companies. Danaher was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1984

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