EHS Manager

Mills Resources; Kulai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm located in Johor is seeking a Safety & Health Officer responsible for implementing EHS practices in a new data center facility. The role includes overseeing compliance with local regulations, managing chemical waste, and conducting safety training for staff. An ideal candidate must have a DOSH registration and relevant qualifications, with 2-3 years experience in EHS roles. This is a permanent position focused on safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in EHS or Safety role within a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in scheduled waste management and DOE reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduled waste storage, labelling, transfer, and disposal.
• Monitor manufacturing emissions and ensure reporting to DOE.
• Oversee safe storage and usage of industrial chemicals.
• Track and control PPE usage in high-risk areas.
• Develop factory-specific safety plans and perform assessments.
• Conduct EHS training and lead Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

DOSH-registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO)

CEPSWAM certificate

Tools

MS Office

DOE e-reporting system

Safety Inspection apps

Job description

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the implementation of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices in a manufacturing facility. The SHO will oversee compliance with Malaysia's regulatory requirements (DOSH, DOE, etc.), coordinate waste and chemical management, and lead workplace safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage scheduled waste storage, labelling, transfer, and disposal based on CEPSWAM standards
• Monitor manufacturing emissions, noise levels, and ensure timely reporting to DOE.
• Oversee safe storage and usage of industrial chemicals waste used in production processes.
• Track and control the usage of PPE, especially the management and supervision of items like gloves and other factory waste in high-risk areas.
• Develop factory-specific safety plans, perform HIRARC assessments, and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct EHS training and drills for production staff; lead Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• DOSH-registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) - mandatory
• CEPSWAM certificate - preferred for waste-handling factories
• Minimum 2-3 years in EHS or Safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in scheduled waste management and DOE reporting is an advantage.
• OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, EQA 1974, DOSH & DOE guidelines
• HIRARC, incident investigation, PPE evaluation, ERT training
• Communication, coordination, leadership, report writing
• MS Office, DOE e-reporting system, Safety Inspection apps

About Our Client

Our client, located in Senai, Johor, new data centre facility is being built within Phase 3 of Senai Airport City in Johor.

Additional Information

• Location: Senai, Johor
• Permanent role