Job Overview
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation and safety within one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in the industry.
* Leading a team to maintain a robust EHS management system ensuring procedures and other documents are up to date.
* Preparing and delivering training programs including induction and job-specific EHS topics.
* Conducting regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system.
* Preparing EHS reports/metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
* Leads on EHS issues, staying abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions.
* Sharing expertise with others and leading the Emergency Response Program.
* Ensuring a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place.
* Leading investigations as necessary and assessing the EHS impact of proposed changes.
* Maintaining waste management requirements and environmental monitoring program in line with license requirements.
* Leading EHS projects on site as required and supporting cross-functional teams.
Requirements
* Third-level qualification (minimum NFQ 8) in EHS, Engineering, or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Proven track record of success as an EHS Manager in a large Medical Device manufacturing facility desirable.
* Ongoing professional development in the area of EHS desirable.
* 6+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent (6 years minimum within an engineering or science-related role with NFQ 7).
* 3+ years direct supervision responsibilities.
* Exceptional EHS experience and implementation of processes/systems to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
* Ability to interpret EHS/regulatory requirements and lead programs to meet requirements.
* Experience in leading cross-functional project teams.
* Proven strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
* Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.
* Comprehensive experience in dealing with EHS regulators.
* Relevant professional body qualification or accreditations.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.
* Preparation and delivery of training programmes including induction and job specific EHS topics.
* Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.
* Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.
* Leads on EHS issues, stays abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions.
* Readily shares expertise with others
* Leads the Emergency Response Programme ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site
* Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place. Monitor's incident trends identifying areas requiring action.
* Leads investigations as necessary.
* Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.
* Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programmes are in place for the site
* Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary.
* Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programme in line with licence requirements
* Leads EHS projects on site as required and supports cross functional teams
* Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same.
* Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations
* Manages spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across EHS service and equipment providers.