Site EHS Manager - Manufacturing

Kerry Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Malaysia's Johor site seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead EHS at Tampoi manufacturing site. You will shape the site's EHS strategy, ensure compliance with OSHA, EQA and Kerry's global standards, and drive a robust safety culture with sustainability initiatives.

Reporting to site leadership, you will develop EHS plans, lead audits, manage a team, and collaborate with regional EHS colleagues to share best practices and strengthen performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficient certification/registration as EHS practitioner (SHO/Green Book) is essential.
• Strong experience in EHS management within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysian EHS legislation (OSHA, EQA).
• Proven experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive site EHS strategies, objectives and improvement plans.
• Provide EHS leadership across all departments and audits.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EQA, RSA, SEDEX).
• Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee waste handling, wastewater treatment and environmental compliance.

Skills

EHS Management

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

OSHA knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Training delivery

Waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO audits

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Requisition ID: 67689
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and oversee all EHS activities at our manufacturing site in Tampoi, Johor.This role will take ownership of the site's EHS strategy, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and Kerry's global EHS standards. You will play a key role in strengthening the site's safety culture, driving environmental sustainability and continuously improving EHS performance across all operations.

It is ideal for an experienced EHS professional with a strong manufacturing background who can work closely with site leadership, influence stakeholders at all levels and lead a team towards achieving a safe, compliant and sustainable working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and drive site EHS strategies, objectives and improvement plans.
• Provide EHS leadership and guidance across all departments.
• Drive Kerry's LIFE Saving Rules and global safety initiatives.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures.

Regulatory Compliance & EHS Management Systems

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian EHS legislation, including OSHA and EQA.
• Lead ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 implementation and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Kerry's EHS standards, RSA and SEDEX requirements.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report EHS performance and compliance.

Environmental & Sustainability Management

• Oversee scheduled waste, WWTP/IETS and environmental compliance.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Drive energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor environmental performance and manage associated risks.

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Lead, coach and develop the site EHS team.
• Drive EHS training and competency development.
• Support SHC, ERT, Green Team and ISO committees.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement & Safety Culture

• Partner with plant leadership and departments to drive EHS compliance.
• Lead Safety and Health Committee meetings.
• Drive safety awareness and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional EHS teams on best practices.
• Build a strong safety culture and accountability across the site.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification or registration as a competent EHS practitioner, such as Safety and Health Officer (SHO/Green Book holder), is essential.
• Strong experience in EHS management within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably with exposure to multinational companies.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian EHS legislation, particularly OSHA and Environmental Quality Act requirements.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience managing EHS audits, regulatory inspections, risk assessments and corrective action programmes.
• Good understanding of environmental management, including scheduled waste, wastewater treatment and environmental compliance.
• Experience leading and developing an EHS team, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different organisational levels.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive accountability and influence safety behaviours.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong presentation and training skills, with the ability to deliver effective EHS awareness programmes.
• Proactive, independent and results-oriented, with strong ownership of EHS performance and compliance.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with long-term EHS objectives and continuous improvement.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental sustainability and operational excellence.