EHS Manager
Lead Safety Excellence in a High-Growth Manufacturing Environment
Location Cork
I am currently partnering with a highly successful Cork-based manufacturing organisation that is entering a significant phase of scale-up and transformation.
As the business continues to expand operations, invest in new processes and strengthen its leadership structure, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Environmental, Health & Safety to lead and evolve the EHS function across the site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious EHS professional who wants more than a “maintenance” role. The successful candidate will have the chance to genuinely shape the future direction of safety, culture and compliance within a growing organisation where EHS has strong visibility and backing from senior leadership.
You will take ownership of the entire EHS function, leading a small team while helping the business build best-in‑class safety standards during an exciting growth journey.
The Role
Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in driving Environmental, Health & Safety strategy across the facility while supporting operational growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position will suit someone who enjoys operating both strategically and hands‑on, someone comfortable influencing at leadership level while also engaging closely with teams across manufacturing, engineering and operations.
Key areas of focus will include:
Leading and developing the site EHS function
Driving a proactive, safety‑first culture across the organisation
Managing compliance with Irish, European, and corporate EHS standards
Supporting business transformation and operational change projects
Developing risk reduction and continuous improvement programmes
Partnering with Engineering and Operations on new processes and site developments
Leading audits, investigations, reporting, and environmental initiatives
Coaching and developing the existing EHS team
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Opportunity to join a business in genuine growth mode
Highly visible leadership role with real influence
Strong investment in operational improvement and site development
Ability to shape the EHS function as the company scales
Collaborative senior leadership team with dedicated support for EHS
Excellent long‑term career potential
Candidate Profile
The client is looking for a confident and progressive EHS professional who can bring energy, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to the role.
You will ideally have:
A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related discipline
3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety / EHS role within manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and management systems
Experience driving change and influencing safety culture
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Previous leadership or team management experience would be a strong advantage.
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