Role Overview
Join a dynamic team in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and drive the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programme, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and a safe, sustainable workplace.
Reporting to:
General Manager
Location:
Loughrea (onsite, 5 days)
Key Responsibilities
Lead and implement the EHS programme, aligned with strategic and continuous improvement goals
Oversee EHS compliance, audits, and planning across all sites
Maintain and develop the ISO ***** Environmental Management System
Manage risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies
Lead and develop a team of EHS specialists
Oversee occupational health services and promote employee wellbeing
Manage emergency response planning and regular testing
Represent the organisation during audits and regulatory visits – HSA, Uisce Éireann, Insurance companies, Repak and Customers
Monitor EHS performance and report to senior leadership
Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and prevention
Maintain EHS procedures and ensure regulatory compliance
Deliver EHS training and communication programmes across the organisation
Ensure compliance with DGSA and contractor safety standards
Support sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives
Report EHS KPIs to senior management and the Board
Experience & Skills
8+ years' experience, ideally in manufacturing
4–5 years' experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment
Proven people management experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge
Excellent communication and influencing skillsKnowledge of chemical safety and project management
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
Qualifications
Level 8 degree in Health & Safety or Environmental discipline (essential)
Occupational Health & Safety qualification (desirable)
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