Senior EHS Lead– Tipperary
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to join a leading medical device manufacturing organisation based in Tipperary. This is a strategic, senior-level role offering a defined pathway to EHS Manager, as part of a structured succession plan already in place.
This position is ideal for a people-focused leader who is ready to step into a broader leadership remit, influence site culture, and play a key role in supporting ongoing site growth and expansion.
The Opportunity
As a senior member of the EHS function, you will:
Lead and shape the site’s EHS strategy and culture
Provide people leadership and mentorship to EHS team members and cross-functional stakeholders
Act as a key successor to the EHS Manager role, with development and transition plans already defined
Contribute to a high-growth, investment-driven manufacturing site
Key Responsibilities
Drive and continuously improve site-wide EHS programs and initiatives
Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and control implementation
Ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2018 and all relevant regulatory requirements
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and external authorities
Provide leadership and coaching to supervisors and teams on EHS best practices
Oversee emergency response planning and execution
Lead EHS audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
Drive excellence in chemical safety and hazardous waste management
Monitor, analyse, and report EHS performance metrics to leadership
Your Profile
Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline (Level 8 minimum)
5+ years’ experience in a senior EHS role, ideally within medical devices or regulated manufacturing
Proven people leadership or team mentoring experience (formal or informal)
Strong working knowledge of Irish and EU EHS legislation
Experience managing or contributing to EHS management systems and audits
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
A proactive mindset with the ambition to step into an EHS Manager role
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