EHS Assistant Manager, Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Services

About Woven by Toyota Woven 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 ========================================================================= Important Points ・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated. ・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version. ・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process. WHAT WE OFFER ・Competitive Salary - Based on experience ・Work Hours - Flexible working time ・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated) ・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated) ・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company ・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance ・Housing Allowance ・Retirement Benefits ・Rental Cars Support ・In-house Training Program (software study/language study) Our Commitment ・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. ・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.