Safety, Health & Environmental Lead

UNILIN; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Career opportunities

Training options

Job summary

Unilin is seeking a Safety & Health Officer to ensure UOSH compliance and foster a proactive safety culture at our plant in Malaysia. The role reports to the Site Operations Director and covers liaison with DOSH/DOE, audits, training, and incident investigations.

The ideal candidate holds a DOSH-registered SH Officer credential with 5+ years' experience (or a diploma with 10+ years). A Fire Safety Manager certification is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Safety, Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years' experience (or diploma with 10+ years) in safety/OSH.
• Certified as a DOSH Registered Safety & Health Officer; Fire Safety Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Malaysian regulatory bodies (DOSH, DOE) to ensure compliance through audits, inspections, licensing, and timely reporting.
• Lead safety, health, and environmental audits; follow up on corrective actions and maintain safety documentation.
• Develop and deliver mandatory training; coach managers; conduct incident investigations; promote Zero-Harm culture across the plant.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Audit & safety training

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Safety/Environmental Science

DOSH Registered Safety & Health Officer

Fire Safety Manager (advantage)

Job description

We are inviting innovative, passionate, and forward-looking candidates to apply for the Safety & Health Officer (SHO) position, reporting to the Site Operations Director. The role is responsible to ensure workplace compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, fostering a safe and healthy work environment while focuses on establishing a legally compliant, proactive safety culture and encompasses all regulatory responsibilities outlined in the Occupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health Officer) Regulations.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Acts as the liaison with Malaysian regulatory bodies (e.g., DOSH, DOE), ensuring compliance through audits, inspections, licensing, and timely reporting.
• Leads safety, health, and environmental audits, follows up on corrective actions, and maintains legal and corporate safety documentation.
  Develops and delivers mandatory training, supports managers in coaching, incident investigations, and promotes a Zero-Harm culture across the plant.
• Identifies potential non-compliance and risks, implements corrective measures, and drives programs to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and unsafe practices.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience (or diploma with 10+ years) and certified as a DOSH Registered Safety & Health Officer. A certified Fire Safety Manager is an advantage.

Behavioural Skills: Strong structured working approach, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills; proactive, independent, and able to foster positive stakeholder relationships.

Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of OSH laws and regulations of Malaysia, OHSAS 18001/ISO 14001 systems, audit processes, and accurate reporting to drive Zero-Harm initiatives.

What can you expect?

Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture. Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.

Who are we?

Unilin is a global reference in interior design and construction, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Our floors, panels, insulation materials, and technologies can be found in homes, workplaces, and public spaces all around the world. You’ve probably heard of our brands like Quick-Step, Pergo, and Moduleo. Every day, around 7,900 employees across the globe push boundaries and drive innovation forward. Would like to learn more about our story? Be sure to visit our website.