EHS Coordinator at PepsiCo

Overview

• The EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace by identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace risks. The role supports compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental legislation, and PepsiCo's Global Environment, Health & Safety Management System (GEHSMS) standards.

Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Implement and maintain health, safety, and environmental procedures and programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
• Track and close corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and awareness campaigns.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PepsiCo GEHSMS requirements.
• Keep safety records, legal registers, permits, and documentation up to date.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.

Training & Development

• Coordinate EHS training programs and inductions.
• Maintain training matrices and competency records.
• Coach managers and employees on safe work practices and procedures.

Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental compliance requirements.
• Support waste management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and response teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Safety Management are advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or FMCG environments preferred.