Manager, EHS

Private Advertiser; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Selangor, Malaysia is hiring a Safety and Health Officer to ensure regulatory compliance and drive health and safety excellence across the site.

You will develop and implement SOPs, plan safety trainings, perform inspections, lead incident investigations, and maintain incident records while aligning safety initiatives with corporate objectives. Proficiency in English and Malay (Mandarin preferred) is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as specified.
• Minimum 5 years of SHO experience in manufacturing.
• Broad knowledge of SHE programs, audits, inspections, and training.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Excellent command of English and Malay; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with local authorities (DOSH) regarding OSHA 1994 and FMA 1967.
• Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs for health and safety.
• Prepare and execute annual safety training programs based on needs.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc safety inspections across all work areas.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses with detailed reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents and ensure timely reporting.
• Develop long-term safety strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Liaison with authorities

SOP development

Safety training

Site inspections

Accident investigations

Record keeping

ISO 45001/ISO 14001

English & Malay proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

1) Act as the primary liaison with local authorities, especially the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), regarding the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 1994 and its Regulations, as well as the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) 1967 and its Regulations.

2) Develop, implement, and enforce company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to health and safety.

3) Prepare and execute annual safety training programs based on identified training needs and competency analyses.

4) Conduct routine and ad-hoc safety inspections across all work areas to identify potential hazards.

5) Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses, preparing detailed reports with findings and recommendations to prevent recurrence.

6) Maintain accurate records of all safety incidents and ensure timely reporting to relevant authorities and management.

7) Develop and implement long-term safety strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.

8) Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate superior.

Job Requirements

1) Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field from a reputable university.

2) Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing Safety and Health Officer (SHO), preferably within the manufacturing sector.

3) Broad understanding and skills in conducting Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs, audits, workplace inspections, and SHErelated training.

4) Well-versed with Safety, Health & Environmental management systems, specifically ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHS MS) and ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

5) Excellent command of English and Malay, both spoken and written; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.