OHS Manager Korea

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About this opportunity:
We are currently in need of an Environment, Health and Safety Expertise role at Ericsson. This critical position plays a pivotal role in ensuring our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, whilst reducing our environmental footprint. The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing and enhancing our EHS policies and programs, as well as promoting a culture of sustainability and wellness among all employees.
What will you do
• Maintain and operate the local OHS organizational structure in accordance with SAPA and the Industrial Safety and Health Act.
• Operate and coordinate the Occupational Safety and Health Committee; prepare agendas, implement committee decisions, and track follow-ups.
• Develop, update and maintain Safety and Health Management Regulations, policies and local procedures.
• Serve as or prepare to serve as the workplace Safety Manager and/or Health Manager under the Industrial Safety and Health Act.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and documentation to relevant authorities.
• Lead and coordinate risk assessment activities across sites and departments.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and site visits; identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses and incidents; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain and report accident and incident statistics; identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement the local safety training plan and deliver mandatory OHS training.
• Manage contractor pre-qualification, OHS assessments and ensure contractor compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Implement and manage the OHS Management System (OHSMS) in alignment with global EHS requirements (ISO 45001 principles).
• Support internal and external audits and corrective action implementation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including management, authorities and contractors.
• Provide regular OHS performance reporting and KPI updates to management.
• Health Manager certification under Korean law required (may be obtained after employment if not already held).
• International OHS certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH) or ISO-related training is advantageous.
The skills you bring
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental/Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related field; OR
• National certification equivalent such as Industrial Safety Engineer ( 산업안전기사 ), Construction Safety Engineer ( 건설안전기사 ), Industrial Health Engineer ( 산업보건기사 ), or equivalent.
• Safety Manager or Health Manager certification under Korean law required (may be obtained after employment if not already held).
• International OHS certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH) or ISO-related training is advantageous.
• 2-3 years in occupational health and safety roles preferred; candidates with greater experience in safety management or hazardous operations will be advantaged.
• Experience in telecommunications infrastructure, construction, or similar industries preferred.
• Experience working within matrix organizations or multi-stakeholder environments preferred.
Skills & competencies
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management and communication skills in Korean and English.
• Solid organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations and prepare clear technical reports.
• Proactive, pragmatic approach to continuous improvement and change management.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Korea (the Republic of) (KR) || Seoul
Req ID: 779536