Safety & Health Officer (SHO)

Delisauce World Foods Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a registered Safety & Health Officer to oversee and implement Workplace Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, advising on safety matters, and conducting safety training. Candidates must have a relevant degree, be a Registered Safety & Health Officer, and possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in safety roles. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Safety & Health Officer with DOSH.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in SH roles, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• Willing to travel and must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Implement Workplace Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Develop and execute the Project Safety Plan.
• Advise the Operations team on safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Investigate incidents and recommend preventive actions.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA 1994

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety training delivery

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

We are seeking a registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book Holder) to oversee and implement Workplace Safety & Health and Environmental Management Systems at our work sites. This role is critical to maintaining regulatory compliance and promoting a strong safety culture across our operations.

Job Description

• Implement Workplace Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems at work sites.
• Develop and execute the Project Safety Plan according to requirements.
• Advise and coordinate with the Operations team on all safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1994 and other relevant safety regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as DOSH (JKKP), DOE and BOMBA on safety compliance.
• Maintain the risk management system, including HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control).
• Organize and promote EHS activities to increase safety awareness.
• Enforce safety standards; conduct training, briefings, and safety promotion programs.
• Monitor and report safety performance, including safety statistics and trends.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, occupational health programs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Lead the safety team and subcontractors in implementing company safety systems on-site.
• Ensure proper WSHE (Workplace Safety, Health & Environment) procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate relevant monitoring (eg: ambient air, boundary noise, audiometric test and etc)
• Conduct Safety inspections and ensure timely follow-up on findings.
• Halt operations or elevate when there are safety or environmental deviations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions and recommend preventive actions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, authorities, and client representatives on safety-related matters.
• Support and conduct internal & external audits to ensure compliance.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by management

Requirement

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field
• Must be a Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book holder) with DOSH
• Minimum 4 years of experience in SHO roles, preferably in manufacturing, or engineering industries
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, and other Malaysian safety regulations and standards
• Relevant environmental certifications are an added advantage
• Experienced in safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and delivering safety training
• Willing to travel and must have own transport