EHS Officer

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

Reports directly to : EHS Engineer
Works closely with: Production, Engineering, QA, Maintenance teams and contractors and external authorities when required

 

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
• To develop and ensure that all EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to EHS and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments and self-safety working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Establish a full programme of documented EHS inspections, audits and checks.
• Establish a structured programme of EHS training throughout the Company and liaise with external EHS consultants in the provision of training programmes and services.
• Ensure full and accurate EHS training records are maintained.
• Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the EHS Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant EHS & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provide regular reports to the Management Team on relevant EHS activities.
• Waste water management.
• Liaise with suppliers i.e., Insurers, solicitors etc.
• Any other duties may assigned by superior from time to time.

Key responsibilities

Education Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:

• Occupational Safety & Health
• Environmental Health
• Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental)
• Industrial Safety or related discipline
• Registered or eligible to be registered with DOSH Malaysia (e.g. SHO – Green Book) is an advantage.
• Professional Certifications (Preferred / Advantage)
• Certified Environmental Professional (CePSWaM, CePIETSO) is an added advantage
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in an EHS role, preferably in:
• Manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or FMCG industry

Qualifications and skills

Hands-on experience with:

• Plant safety inspections and audits
• Permit‑to‑Work systems (e.g. confined space, hot work, work at height)
• Incident investigation and corrective action tracking
• Contractor safety management
• Waste water treatment plant

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge

• Good knowledge of Malaysia EHS legislation, including but not limited to:
• OSHA 1994
• FMA 1967
• Environmental Quality Act 1974

Familiar with:

• Risk assessment methodologies (HIRARC, JSA)
• Environmental monitoring (waste, wastewater, emissions, chemical management)
• Emergency response procedures and drills
• ISO management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Skills & Competencies

• Strong safety observation and hazard identification skills
• Ability to conduct EHS training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Good and effective communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Effective interpersonal skills to engage operators, contractors, and management
• Good report writing, documentation, and data analysis skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and safety mindset
• Proactive, hands‑on, and able to work independently on the shop floor
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up discipline
• Willingness to respond to emergencies and support shift or weekend activities when required