EHS&S Leader

About the role

Axalta is looking for an EHS&S Leader in Shanghai to maintain and improve the site's EHS&S system, legal compliance, daily operations and laboratory operations, keeping the workplace safe, compliant, attractive and efficient. The role covers legal compliance, budget, government relations, operations, audits, and lab and material management.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure site legal compliance and act as the emergency response lead; own the 5S/safety areas (site gates, rooms, DG warehouse, industry waste store, can compression room) and hold vendors such as site guards and on-site waste handlers accountable.
• Plan, execute, track, analyse, control and optimise the site EHS&S and lab budget.
• Handle government and external parties on compliance issues, network globally and within AP, and roll out corporate and regional EHS initiatives locally.
• Lead the safety committee and subcommittees, set and track EHS goals, run risk assessments, chemical management, MOC and PSSR, and manage fire safety, occupational health, construction safety permits and contractor safety.
• Deliver NEO training, monthly safety training for APTC staff and contractor safety training, plus monthly legal compliance reviews, cross audits, internal audits and management reviews.
• Manage the lab, chemical inventory, DG warehouse, regulated chemicals, waste disposal, lab supplies and PPE, and oversee the wastewater treatment station operations and inspections.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering (safety, chemical, mechanical/electrical) or science is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of site EHS&S experience in a multinational environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English and strong communication skills.
• Smart, efficient, able to work under pressure, with a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Improvements using Six Sigma tools, and knowledge of GB and BB, are a plus.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of EHS systems, risk assessment, chemical management and MOC.