EHS Manager | Chemical Manufacturing | Cork An established chemical manufacturing business in Cork is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the site. This is a senior role with responsibility for regulatory compliance, management systems, process safety, environmental performance, and driving a positive safety culture throughout the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain the site's Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and industry regulations. Manage ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification programmes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with COMAH/Seveso requirements, chemical regulations, and environmental permitting obligations. Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, insurers, and external stakeholders. Lead environmental, occupational, process and chemical risk assessments and manage associated actions. Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans. Drive incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and performance improvement programmes. Deliver EHS training and support competency development across the business. Manage contractor safety, permit-to-work systems, and site inspections. Monitor, analyse and report EHS KPIs to senior management. Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate Profile Degree or professional qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in an EHS leadership role within chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, or other high-hazard industries. Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience with COMAH/Seveso, process safety, chemical risk management, or major hazard environments is highly desirable. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, influence behaviours, and drive a positive safety culture. Strong auditing, investigation, risk assessment, and contractor management experience.
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