About The Role

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.=========================================================================

TEAM

Our Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Services (CREWS) department focuses on cultivating a flexible, evidence-based workspace that drives our overarching business goals. We are committed to establishing a robust foundation that empowers the company and our staff to excel. In order to optimize our hybrid operational framework, CREWS acts as a strategic consultant, harmonizing physical facility usage with operational needs through expert real estate and management solutions.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are on the hunt for a forward-thinking and dynamic EHS Manager to spearhead our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) efforts across our Japanese locations. As a resident authority in the field, you will possess the gravitas to guide leadership and navigate intricate stakeholder dynamics while adapting worldwide safety benchmarks into practical, site-specific strategies. We want a champion who is dedicated to fostering secure, eco-conscious, and adaptive work environments and is motivated to instill a pervasive safety mindset within our rapidly evolving organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Direct the EHS roadmap across all domestic facilities, ensuring seamless integration with international safety frameworks and corporate missions

Crisis & Incident Management

Drive the continuous refinement of the Crisis Management Plan (CMP) to maintain high standards of relevance and regulatory adherence
Act as a pivotal authority within the Crisis Management Team, offering strategic counsel during high-stakes scenarios such as security alerts or environmental emergencies
Partner with diverse organizational units to architect and synchronize comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

Sustainability & Compliance

Orchestrate sustainability programs that advance the organization’s pursuit of a carbon-neutral footprint
Uphold rigorous compliance with health, fire, and chemical safety mandates while staying ahead of shifting legal requirements
Govern the precise documentation and reporting of ecological metrics to government and regulatory bodies

Operations & Collaboration

Engage with global safety counterparts and internal teams like Facilities and Security to catalyze enterprise-wide protective measures
Maintain the integrity and availability of all environmental governance and procedural documentation
Execute EHS-focused initiatives with a commitment to rigorous timeline and financial stewardship
Advocate for robust road safety protocols and holistic wellbeing schemes for all personnel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Over 5 years of experience managing external partners within the Environmental, Health, and Safety domain
A minimum of 10 years of professional business experience in a high-growth environment
Exceptional linguistic proficiency, including native or bilingual Japanese and advanced-level English fluency

NICE TO HAVES

Advanced degree or equivalent professional background in Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline
Profound mastery of sophisticated Incident Management systems and holistic EHS structural frameworks
Proven success in deploying comprehensive safety initiatives within intricate, global-scale corporate ecosystems
Direct experience spearheading enterprise-wide Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and resilience strategies
Certification as a Health Supervisor with a substantive history of conducting thorough workplace safety audits
Authoritative understanding of domestic statutes, specifically regarding fire prevention, chemical handling, and labor standards
Capacity to collaborate effectively with global counterparts and multifaceted internal business units