(Assistant) Safety Officer - Environment, Health and Safety

About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce has been promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide for 138 years. With products reaching over 100 countries and regions, we bring superior experiences through the richness of Asian cuisine to consumers worldwide — and we're just getting started.

Here, you'll experience "Autopilot Leadership" — a high-trust culture where you own your decisions, move fast with our "6677" spirit (take action at 60–70% confidence), and hold yourself to uncompromising quality standards (100-1=0). Guided by "Si Li Ji Ren" (思利及人) — considering others' interests first — we build careers the same way we build flavour: with care, with courage, and with purpose.

Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Safety Officer role.

Responsibilities:

A. Policy & Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain plant EHS policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures in alignment with corporate EHS requirements and local regulations. Ensure compliance with Hong Kong EHS legislation, including the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509), the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59), and applicable environmental regulations.

B. Environmental Management

Oversee environmental compliance, including air emissions, wastewater discharge, waste classification and disposal. Coordinate with relevant authorities on environmental permits, reporting, and inspections. Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

C. Safety Management

Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures for plant operations. Lead regular safety inspections and behavior-based safety observations; intervene to stop unsafe behaviors and build safety awareness across the plant. Ensure compliance with machinery safety, LOTO, contractor management, and emergency preparedness standards.

D. Occupational Health

Establish and maintain occupational health surveillance (pre-employment, periodic & exit medical examinations). Conduct workplace hazard monitoring (noise, dust, ventilation, chemical exposure, ergonomics). Manage occupational disease prevention programs (e.g., noise-induced hearing loss, musculoskeletal disorders).

E. KRA & Reporting

Develop and monitor plant EHS KRAs; collect and report data timely to Plant Leadership & corporate EHS. Complete and submit statutory EHS reports and notifications as required.

F. Training & Communication

Prepare annual EHS training plan and materials; deliver training together with the Safety Committee and/or external parties. Communicate EHS policies and requirements to all employees at all levels.

G. Incident Management

Lead accident/incident investigation together with the Plant Safety Committee and corporate EHS team. Ensure root causes are properly identified, corrective measures are developed and effectively executed. Complete incident reports and share learnings to corporate EHS and across the organization.

H. Inspection & Auditing

Conduct regular EHS inspections and audits; follow up on findings to ensure timely closure within the agreed timeframe. Lead behavior-based safety observations; intervene to stop unsafe behaviors and build safety awareness across the plant.

I. Key Control Areas

Focus on critical EHS control points such as LOTO, machine guarding, contractor management, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness.

J. Other Duties

Assist line managers with any EHS issues and provide technical guidance as required.

Requirements:

A. Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline. Degrees from Mainland China, Hong Kong, or internationally are all accepted.

B. Professional Certification

• Registered Safety Officer (RSO) under Cap. 59Z preferred; candidates with relevant OSH qualifications eligible for registration will also be considered

• IOSH Managing Safely or other relevant certifications a plus

C. Experience

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food & beverage or consumer goods

• Experience in multinational companies (MNC) or joint ventures is highly valued

• Proven ability to build and lead EHS programs, and coach teams across functions

D. Regulatory Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Hong Kong OSH legislation (Cap. 59, Cap. 509, Cap. 59Z) preferred; equivalent experience from other jurisdictions with strong learning agility will also be considered

• Familiarity with Mainland China EHS standards (e.g., GB standards, 安全生产法) a plus

E. Language & Communication

• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

F. Skills & Competencies

• Safety-first mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement

• Mature, proactive, and results-oriented

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization
  
  

We offer competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits including life insurance, medical & dental to the right candidates. We also offer free lunch and free shuttle bus service.

Interested parties please click “Apply Now” to submit your application including expected salary and contact information.

For more information, please visit our website at https://corporate.lkk.com/.

All personal data provided by the job applicants will be treated in strictly confidential and will be used exclusively for employment purpose only. You should consider your application as being unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 months. Your application will be retained for 12 months and be considered for other appropriate positions within this period.