EHS Assistant Manager

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

The Assistant Manager for Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) at Kerry Pasir Gudang plays a crucial role in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices across the site. This role involves providing strategic leadership in HSE management, fostering a culture of safety and compliance, and ensuring effective risk management and incident response.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and guidance on HSE matters at site.
• Implement regional and global HSE policies to ensure alignment with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Monitor and evaluate site-specific HSE performance against established KPIs and sustainability targets.
• Promote and cultivate a positive HSE culture throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness campaigns to enhance HSE competence and awareness among staff.
• Lead efforts in identifying hazards and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
• Advise on appropriate risk mitigation strategies and techniques.
• Stay abreast of relevant HSE legislations and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure site compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory authorities on HSE matters, including incident reporting and compliance inquiries.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents to local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review the site's emergency response plans (ERP).
• Organize and conduct emergency response drills and exercises, coordinating with external emergency services as necessary.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs tailored to site-specific needs.
• Educate employees on HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Act as the person of contact for the site HSE Committee, facilitating meetings and ensuring effective communication of HSE initiatives and issues.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, management, and external parties (e.g., insurance companies, regulatory authorities) on HSE-related matters.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, Health & Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity, preferably within the Food or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Green Book (DOSH Certified/Registered SHO) applicable for Malaysia, NEBOSH certification preferred. IOSH Managing Safety certification required.
• Profound understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues and best practices. Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Strong project management abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple projects. Ability to assess and enhance existing systems and processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams. Effective communicator and collaborator across all organizational levels.
• Sound knowledge of HSE legislations and regulations, with the ability to ensure adherence and compliance within the organization.
• Ability to manage change effectively in response to company directives or regulatory updates.