Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead, Apple Retail - Japan
Tokyo, Tokyo-to, Japan
Corporate Functions
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We are looking for a collaborative, highly organized professional to serve as an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead, supporting Apple Retail for Japan
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of local occupational health and safety requirements and workplace evaluation as well as a knowledge of applicable regulations and laws. A proven ability to effectively interact and influence senior management is crucial.
We invite you to join Apple EHS team, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
Description
- Partner with EHS Manager & EHS Leads to handle large scale global EHS projects and future initiatives
- Partner with Facilities, HR/ER and Store Leadership to develop and implement EHS policies, procedures and standards
- Integrate with Retail Support Operations, Retail Supply, Store Strategies, Global Store Support, New Store Opening (NSO) & Re-model team to ensure early knowledge of potential EHS challenges and advise accordingly
- Provide insight and advice on meeting the requirements of H&S for existing and emerging Apple sites, including Retail stores
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and work with Management teams to identify and handle risks
- Undertake regular site visits and provide guidance & training to facilitate site-level compliance with applicable regulations
- Handle regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, contacts, and reporting in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Ensure regular H&S assessments, inspections and safety check ins are completed and communicated to the appropriate teams
- Manage the process for reporting, investigating and communicating accidents, hazards and concerns
- Support sites with emergency response preparation, including emergency plans, training and drills
- Capability to manage the safety of large scale events
- Act as point of contact for the coordination for EHS communications and escalations to and from Global Retail Support
- Support new store and new country opening team
- Partner with local H&S support vendors and local authorities
- Communicate effectively to all levels, from floor to corporate executives, the progress and trends towards achieving excellence in EHS compliance
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science / Engineering / Management or professional certification in other EHS related fields
- 5+ years of EHS experience
- Business level proficiency in English and Japanese, both written and verbal
- In depth knowledge of one or more of the following: ergonomics, industrial hygiene, life safety systems, emergency response, physical safety, construction safety, accessibility support, Project Management
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- EHS experience in multi-national companies, especially in retail, is preferred
- Excellent communications skills
- Highly self motivated and self managing
- A people-oriented leadership style that thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted workplace
- A proactive, assertive, sense of urgency to problem solving
- Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously