EHS Executive

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and nutrition company located in Johor Bahru is seeking an EHS Executive to ensure compliance and drive improvements in Environmental, Health, and Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in EHS roles within the food manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, monitoring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position is pivotal in fostering a strong safety culture and operational excellence within the facility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing.
• Registered as a competent Safety & Health Officer.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 2022 required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effectiveness of the EHS Management system.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Drive yearly action plans and evaluate their effectiveness.

Skills

EHS Management

Emergency response planning

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and presentation skills

Scheduled Waste Management

Safety & Health Officer competency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

ISO45001

ISO14001

Job description

Requisition ID: 62721
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

• Work Location: Pasir Gudang
• Reporting Line: EHS Manager
• Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.15pm

The EHS Executive plays a critical role in driving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement within Kerry Ingredients’ Pasir Gudang facility. Reporting directly to the EHS Manager, this position ensures adherence to corporate and regulatory standards, fosters a strong safety culture, and supports operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure effectiveness of overall EHS Management system, both theoretical and practical.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans including conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of ERP and ensure readiness to respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address environmental, health, and safety issues and drive continuous improvement in EHS.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders on EHS matters, including conducting training sessions and presentations as needed.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant authorities regulations by developing and implementing EHS programs. Policies and management system. To provide a technical support on EHS.
• To review & validate report, compile analysis, advise and follow-up with site on 14001 & 45001 Compliance, Gap Analysis, WWTP/IETS, RSA (HEA & HPRA) and EHS Project
• Interpreting standard, advising management on needed actions, enforcing adherence to regulation (i.e.OSHA 2022, EQA and FMA) and Kerry corporate standard (RSA & Kerry Global).
• To drive the EHS yearly action plan and evaluate the effectiveness.
• Ensure effectiveness of EHS Committee and advise as necessary
• Partnering with other functions in continually reducing the environment impact through reduction of resources use and the reduction of waste generation
• To perform any task assigned by the superior/dotted superior from time to time for career enhancement.
• Provide EHS support to other Kerry sites
• Competent person for Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWAM)
• Competent Safety & Health Officer (SHO)
• Ensure full compliance on OSHA 1994 (amendments 2022), EQA 1974 (amendments 2024), UBBL 1984 (amendments 2021), Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005 & Kerry LIFE standards.
• To perform duties assigned by superior from time to time.Works in partnership with Integrated Office functions (Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Engineering) to ensure all

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing industry.
• Registered with DOSH as a competent Safety & Health Officer (valid Green book holder). High knowledge OSHA, EMS & WWTP/IETS Technology & Process would be an advantage
• Possess Scheduled Waste Management Competency
• NEBOSH, AGT, Train the Trainer would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 2022.
• Knowledge in ISO45001 & ISO14001along with lead auditor experience is an advantage.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-NA1
Posting Type: LI