QEHS Manager - Multi-Site Manufacturing

About the role

Sika, a specialty chemicals company active in the building and industrial manufacturing sectors, is looking for a QEHS Manager in Chonburi. The role provides QEHS leadership and governance across three manufacturing plants, covering quality, environment, health and safety, energy, product stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, IATF 16949), including audits, management review, corrective actions and quality performance monitoring.
• Develop and enforce QEHS policies, lead risk assessments, investigate incidents and oversee emergency response, business continuity and drills.
• Manage product stewardship, SDS and chemical inventory, and monitor regulatory changes.
• Represent the company before government authorities, obtain and renew permits and licenses, and coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with regional QEHS teams, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and standardise systems across the three sites.
• Plan and run mandatory training (orientation, fire fighting, contractor safety, etc.) and manage the departmental budget.
• Lead, coach and evaluate QEHS staff, and travel regularly between plant locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, industrial or chemical engineering; Master's degree an advantage.
• Preferred Lead Auditor certification for ISO management systems and professional certifications in safety, environment or quality.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing operations, preferably chemical, automotive or related, and minimum 5 years in a managerial QEHS role.
• Experience managing multi-site operations, with government authorities, auditors and certification bodies, and in regional or multinational organisations.

Required skills

• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and IATF 16949, product stewardship and audit management.
• Budget planning, cost management and strategic planning.
• Leadership, stakeholder management and change management.