Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS, security, and management systems for the Nilai site and Sika Malaysia Commercial operations, ensuring compliance with legal, corporate, regional, and ISO requirements. The role coordinates policies, procedures, training, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, performance reporting, contractor controls, corrective actions, and stakeholder communications to strengthen safety culture, security, and operational performance.

EHS and Security Strategy: Support the development and implementation of EHS and security roadmaps, programmes, and initiatives for the Nilai site and commercial operations, aligned with legal requirements, industry standards, and Sika’s global objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication: Coordinate with the National EHS, QA & Compliance team to deploy programmes, practices, and standards, and maintain effective communication channels so that key requirements and messages reach relevant employees and stakeholders.

Policies, Procedures, and Documentation: Collaborate with the QA Department to develop, review, update, and communicate EHS policies, procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and related documentation, ensuring consistency with legal, corporate, regional, and organizational requirements.

Sika Management System Review: Initiate, coordinate, and facilitate periodic reviews of the Sika Management System (SMS) for the Nilai site and commercial operations to ensure continued effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Audit Programme and Corrective Actions: Coordinate and conduct EHS and security audits using regional and corporate tools; analyse trends, prepare timely reports and dashboards, recommend improvements, and drive the closure of non-conformities, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Engage site leadership and employees in safety walks, workplace inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement effective corrective and preventive measures in coordination with relevant departments.

Training and Awareness: Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS, security, quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety training for employees at all levels to strengthen awareness, compliance, and safety culture.

Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and other relevant events at the Nilai site, and support other Sika Malaysia sites when required. Conduct root-cause analyses, implement corrective actions, prepare investigation reports, and ensure timely reporting to regulators, management, and the Group.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Implement corporate and country-level EHS and security KPIs, administer reporting through SpheraCloud, monitor leading and lagging indicators, and drive improvement actions for the Nilai site and commercial operations.

Supplier and Contractor Management: Collaborate with Procurement to establish EHS selection criteria, assess and monitor supplier and contractor performance, and ensure compliance with EHS requirements throughout the engagement lifecycle at the Nilai site.

Regulatory Compliance: Monitor applicable EHS regulations, standards, and industry practices; manage regulatory changes; and liaise with consultants, government authorities, and certification bodies on quality, environmental, security, health, and safety matters.

Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements to EHS, security, and QA systems, processes, and practices across Sika Malaysia sites through performance reviews, lessons learned, and best-practice sharing.

Other Duties: Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Professional Degree, or equivalent qualification in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in quality auditing, continuous improvement, or an EHS-related competency is an added advantage.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in safety, health, and environmental roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health, environmental quality, and machinery-safety legislation, together with EHS management systems and relevant ISO standards.
• Experience in EHS auditing, risk and compliance assessment, data analysis and reporting, and the development and delivery of EHS training programmes.
• Strong leadership, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
• Computer literacy is required; proficiency in SAP is an added advantage.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.