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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Safety Engineering Supervisor
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About this position
What you´ll do
- To manage all activities related to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) at Isogo site, while liaising with internal stakeholders (e.g., Site Manager, R&D team members, Regional Managers) and external stakeholders, including contractors as well as Henkel global, regional, and local SHE managers.
- Depending on individual capability, the role may also support Asset Integrity and Reliability by ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and related rules.
- In this scope, Asset Integrity primarily covers the Isogo site and may be extended to the Atsugi site depending on individual capability.
- Main Tasks: Lead all SHE activities in R&D at the Isogo site, including chemical control, occupational safety, emergency response, sustainability activities, MOC, permit to work, risk assessment, incident sharing, incident investigation, site patrols, legal compliance, security, employee health monitoring, training, SHE Committee, and Integrated
- Management System (IMS), while liaising with relevant stakeholders in alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
- Depending on individual capability, the role may also include responsibilities for Asset Integrity, ensuring that equipment is properly maintained in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and related requirements.
What makes you a good fit
- B.S. in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical industry.
- English reading and writing at a basic level; speaking skills are plus
- Knowledge of machinery or electrical systems, as well as experience in maintenance or engineering, would be an advantage.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25088165
Job Locations: Japan, Kanagawa-Ken, Yokohama
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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