Regional EHS Manager for Japan

About the Role As our Regional EHS Manager for Japan, you will lead the health and safety programs across our local service operations to create a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment. You’ll align with ASM’s global safety standards, collaborate with regional leadership and customer sites, and drive continuous improvement to protect people and customer trust. What You'll Do

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of ASM’s Health & Safety (H&S) programs across Japan’s Service region.
• Serve as the main safety leader for the region, partnering with management, service teams, and customer sites to ensure safe work environments.
• Ensure compliance with local/regional regulations, ASM policies, SEMI standards, and customer-specific safety procedures.
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance on H&S matters to Japan Service Management and Global EHS leaders.
• Serve as subject matter expert to regional teams on safety-related issues and workplace risk mitigation.
• Analyze safety data and metrics, identify trends, and implement action plans that drive performance and reduce risk.
• Coordinate and enhance safety incident investigations, emergency response planning, and health case reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver safety training programs for service engineers and office personnel.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer EHS counterparts to align programs and ensure seamless compliance.
• Organize and lead safety committee meetings, representing the voice of the service organization.
• Contribute to global alignment by working with other regional Service Safety Managers to define and standardize H&S procedures and documentation.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to a local team of EHS Engineers.
• Travel up to 50% within Japan to support service offices and customer fab sites. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health & Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive H&S experience in high-tech industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, equipment service, or design
• Deep knowledge of ISO 45001 standards and Japanese regulatory frameworks
• Experience working in or supporting semiconductor fabs or high-containment facilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and around hazardous materials and systems Nice to Have
• Knowledge of the semiconductor equipment industry, especially CVD/EPI wafer processing equipment and service ergonomics standards
• Experience with industrial hygiene methods and standards applicable to semiconductor environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to identify risks and solve complex problems
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse levels of an organization
• Adapts well to fast-paced environments with evolving priorities, strategy, and growth