EHS Assistant Manager

Kerry Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to drive EHS excellence across manufacturing operations. The role ensures compliance with Malaysian regulations, Kerry Global Standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and leads continuous improvement to foster a strong safety culture.

The successful candidate will lead internal audits, manage EMS and OHSMS, and coordinate hazards, permits, incident investigations, and drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Chemistry, or related field.
• 6+ years in a technical EHS/OSH role in a multinational manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the site EHS strategy and promote a strong safety culture.
• Serve as Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; support MR responsibilities.
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 45001 OHSMS.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA 2022, Environmental Quality Act, DOE, DOSH, BOMBA).
• Manage permits, monitoring, emissions, wastewater, and waste requirements.
• Lead HIRARC, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Implement PTW systems (Confined Space, Hot Work, LOTO, Work at Height).
• Provide guidance on machine guarding and risk control measures.
• Lead fall protection programs and process safety initiatives.
• Support emergency planning and drills.
• Drive contractor safety programs.

Skills

EHS Management

Regulatory Compliance

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Auditing

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DOSH SHO

Green Book

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to support and drive EHS excellence across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements, Kerry Global Standards, and internationally recognized management systems including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture, improving environmental performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence positive change across all levels of the organization.

Key responsibilities

Support the implementation of the site EHS strategy and lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.

Serve as an Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and support Management Representative (MR) responsibilities.

Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS).

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA 2022, the Environmental Quality Act, DOE, DOSH, and BOMBA regulations.

Manage environmental permits, monitoring programs, emissions, wastewater treatment systems, and scheduled waste requirements.

Lead Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) activities, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Implement and manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Work at Height activities.

Provide technical leadership and guidance in machine guarding, safeguarding systems, and engineering risk control measures.

Lead fall prevention and protection programs to minimize workplace risks associated with working at height.

Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and process hazard review initiatives.

Drive contractor safety management programs to ensure compliance with site EHS requirements.

Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and emergency drills to enhance site readiness.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Minimum 6 years of experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role within a multinational manufacturing environment, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Proven ability to drive the EHS agenda and champion a strong safety culture.

Registered with DOSH as a Competent Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with a valid Green Book.

Strong knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 2022 and related regulatory requirements.

Experience in machine guarding, work-at-height programs, and Process Safety Management (PSM).

Sound knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems; Lead Auditor certification and auditing experience would be an added advantage.

Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and Industrial Effluent Treatment System (IETS) technologies and processes is highly desirable.

Drive positive change in safety culture by influencing, engaging, and empowering others to embrace new ways of working and safer behaviors.

Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.

Our expertise leads the way

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.