DIR EH & S Auto APAC Posting Start Date: 12/26/25 At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Description: **Job Overview** The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing regional strategies and programs that ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role drives a culture of safety and sustainability across all functions, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. Considering the geographic scope, the role can be based in China (Shanghai or Suzhou), Japan, or Korea; with 25-50% travel involved. **Job Requirements** • Strategic Leadership o Establish and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and standards aligned with local/global regulations, corporate sustainability and operational goals. o Define and execute EH&S strategy across multiple sites to reduce workplace incidents. o Lead the integration of EHS into business planning and decision-making processes. • Compliance & Risk Management o Ensure adherence to local, national, and international environmental and occupational health regulations. o Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to mitigate hazards and implement corrective actions. • Program Development o Oversee implementation of EH&S management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001). o Develop and maintain emergency response plans, hazardous material handling protocols, and safety training programs. • Training & Culture o Promote safety culture through employee engagement, training programs, and communication initiatives. o Drive continuous improvement in EH&S performance through behavior-based safety programs and management of change processes. • Stakeholder Engagement o Collaborate with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders and external partners. **What your background should look like** Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field. • 20+ years of progressive EH&S experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing or industrial environments. • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and EH&S standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001). • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Fluent in English; other regional languages is a plus. • Frequent travel to office sites and production facilities. Key role related competencies • Passionate on driving continuous improvement. • Strategic and analytical thinking. • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making. • Ability to lead change and influence across functions and regions. **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **Job Locations:** KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA, Shizuoka 436-0040 Japan KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA, Kagawa 436-0040 Japan Kakegawa, Shizuoka 213 Japan KAKEGAWA, Shizuoka 471-0027 Japan KAWASAKI KANAGAWA, Kanagawa 213-8535 Japan KAWASAKI-SHI KANAGAWA, Kanagawa 213 Japan Shanghai, Shanghai _ China SHANGHAI, Shanghai 200233 China Shanghai, Shanghai 201201 China Shanghai, Shanghai 215028 China Shanghai, Shanghai 215123 China SHANGHAI, Shanghai 523071 China Shanghai?Suzhou, Shanghai _ China Suzhou, Jiangsu - China SUZHOU, Jiangsu 200233 China Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000 China SUZHOU, Jiangsu 215026 China SUZHOU, Jiangsu 215028 China Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101 China SUZHOU, Jiangsu 215121 China Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123 China Posting City: Shanghai Job Country: China Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 145295 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.