EHS Officer - Saudi Nationals

About Kerry

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company works with customers to develop products that are healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable, supporting billions of consumers worldwide. Kerry’s ambition is to be the most valued partner to its customers and to help shape a more sustainable nutrition future. Joining Kerry means working in an international environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the future of food.

Role Overview

This position focuses on identifying, reducing, and managing health, safety, and environmental risks in the workplace while maintaining compliance with legal requirements and internal standards. The role supports HSE programs through everyday operations, employee training, monitoring, and continual improvement to build a safer and more sustainable work environment.

Job Details

Work location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Reporting to: EHS Assistant Manager

Position type: Full-time, permanent

Requisition ID: 65545

Key Responsibilities

• Identify workplace hazards, environmental impacts, and unsafe conditions, then take prompt corrective action in daily operations and meetings.
• Support the HSE Committee with routine and monthly activities, inspections, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and implement HSE programs, policies, and management systems to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Close out findings related to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 effectively, including Kerry RSA-related matters.
• Promote safe working practices and deliver training that strengthens safety awareness across the workforce.
• Communicate health and safety requirements across the organization and conduct induction training for new hires, contractors, and visitors.
• Carry out risk assessments and environmental impact assessments to identify and control workplace risks.
• Prepare and submit monthly HSE reports, monitor HSE performance, manage waste, and support ENVIROS SKM / carbon footprint tracking.
• Ensure safety equipment is maintained and up to date, including fire systems, gas detector calibration, SCBA, and related equipment.
• Interpret applicable standards, advise leadership on required actions, and enforce compliance with regulations such as OSHA 1994, EQA, and FMA while maintaining Kerry corporate standards.
• Execute the annual HSE action plan and assess its effectiveness.
• Coordinate HSE committee meetings and activities in line with OSHA 1994 requirements.
• Lead and coordinate Green Team discussions based on DCF targets and issues.
• Work with internal departments and government authorities on HSE matters.
• Coordinate with contractors on site to ensure HSE expectations are followed.
• Recommend and support internal HSE purchases.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by supervisors or related departments.

Qualifications and Skills

• A diploma or higher qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, especially within food or pharmaceutical settings.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1994, EQA 1974, and FMA 1967.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer with a valid Green Book.
• Schedule Waste Competent Person certification is an added advantage.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to deliver initiatives successfully.

Important Notice

Candidates should be aware of recruitment scams. Communication from the company will not come from unofficial email addresses or phone numbers. The company does not use video chat rooms for interviews. Applicants should never be asked to pay money during hiring, except for reimbursable travel expenses. Any legitimate company payment will come from official Kerry accounts.

Additional Information

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