About Kerry

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