We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we believe in freedom. 

 
We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 4,000+ employees in the Philippines since 2009.
 

But our business isn’t just business, our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they’re free to be themselves, to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend, and why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE in the Philippines

 

It’s the perfect moment for you to #JoinTheIdea. We’re opening our Global Business Service center in the heart of BGC Manila and looking for more than 300 bright minds to join a global multinational with an exciting start-up vibe.

 

 

This position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THIS POSITION ABOUT?

 

Oversee and implement comprehensive health and safety programs within the organization. Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations, mitigate business health and safety risks, and promote a culture of safety and well-being. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain effective safety and health policies, procedures, training programs. Monitor and evaluate health and safety performance and recommend improvements based on available and reliable data sets. 

Oversee environmental compliance of all branches to applicable local and state requirements to ensure continuous business operations. Ensure that branches and head office have valid and updated environmental permits. Ensure timely collection and availability of environment and sustainability data for corporate reporting and analysis.

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

 

Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures:

• Design and maintain a comprehensive EHS management system aligned with company and industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Create and update EHS policies, procedures and protocols to address emerging risks
• Communicate all policies effectively and ensure availability to all employees across branches
• Monitors program implementation and report to the EHS Lead and Management on an agreed periodic basis.
• Train the Market Incident Investigation team ensuring identification of root causes for major incidents and provide support during incident investigations.
• Implement stakeholder communication plans and activities to effectively communicate EHS messages across branches.
• Coach branch Safety Officers to develop their safety and health functional competencies
• Manage 3rd party clinic management provider in the review of health data, development of health programs, and implementation of health services activities
• Works with contractors’ representatives in order for the contractors to set up their own safety

 

Conduct risk assessment and inspections:

• Perform regular inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate business EHS
• Monitor and review business processes, branches, and equipment to ensure compliance with standards
• Train branches on risk assessment process, develop capabilities of branch personnel's risk assessment capabilities, and support branches during risk assessment exercises
• Develop emergency preparedness plans and support branches to facilitate drills

 

Develop and delivery EHS training programs:

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs to educate employees on EHS policies and procedures, and other critical EHS topics
• Design, develop, and deliver specialized EHS trainings based on business needs
• Collaborate with learning and development functions to evaluate training effectiveness
• Train, develop, and coach branch Safety Officers to ensure they fulfill their roles effectively
• Coach branch leaders and line managers to deliver the expected key safety behaviors

 

Stay current with EHS regulations:

• Stay updated with local, national, and global regulations pertaining to environment, health and safety
• Interpret and communicated relevant regulations to ensure organizational compliance
• Advise on changes in regulations and their potential impact on operations

 

Monitor and evaluate EHS performance

• Collaborate within the organization to establish realistic EHS metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure performance
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Analyze EHS data, incident reports, to identify trends and develop strategies for prevention

 

Manage various tasks and projects as they arise as a result of emerging business needs and requirements.

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Nursing is an advantage
• 5 years of experience in managing Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety Programs in a similar role or industry (or nature of business activities)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools
• Fluent in oral and written Filipino and English
• In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation and procedures.
• Working knowledge of environment, health and safety management information system.
• Ability to communicate and influence people at all levels of the organization
• Competence on EHS leading and managing EHS programs
• Proficient in using EHS management systems, incident reporting and investigation tools, and other relevant EHS systems
• Knowledge on Regulatory requirements and Technical Standard
• Train and develop people
• Outstanding organization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Travel and off-hour on-call support is required
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Planning and Management

 

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

 

Thank you very much for applying! We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.