Safety and Health Officer

UNILIN; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company is seeking a Safety & Health Officer to ensure compliance with OHS regulations in Malaysia. The role involves liaising with regulatory bodies, conducting safety audits, and fostering a Zero-Harm culture. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience or a diploma with 10 years, and must be DOSH certified. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Fringe benefits

Career opportunities

Wide range of training options

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in safety and health roles or 10+ years with a diploma.
• Strong knowledge of OHS laws and regulations.
• Experience in audit processes and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison with regulatory bodies for compliance.
• Leads safety, health, and environmental audits.
• Develops and delivers mandatory training on safety.
• Identifies risks and implements corrective measures.

Skills

Strong structured working approach

Prioritization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or equivalent

DOSH Registered Safety & Health Officer certification

Tools

OHSAS 18001/ISO 14001 systems

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.

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 OHS laws and regulations, 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.

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. Want to learn more about our story? Be sure to visit our website.