Health and Safety Manager Location: Kildare Permanent Role Monday - Friday (On-site) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Health and Safety Manager to join a leading manufacturing company, to recruit for the role of Health and Safety Manager. This company operates within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is renowned for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and product quality. With a well-established presence in both domestic and international markets, they continue to expand and invest in their people and operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a dynamic organization at the forefront of the sector. Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead a team of three Health & Safety Representatives, providing mentorship, direction, and development support Lead and manage all Health & Safety initiatives across the site, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practices Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment Provide guidance, training, and support to all departments on safety matters and promote a positive safety culture Conduct regular audits, inspections, and accident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions are taken Monitor, record, and report on health and safety performance and prepare relevant documentation for internal and external stakeholders Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and advise senior management accordingly Coordinate emergency response planning and ensure that all relevant staff are adequately trained Qualifications and Requirements: Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH, or equivalent) Minimum of 5 years experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting Proven experience managing or leading a team Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations Proficient in MS Office and health & safety reporting tools Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently and collaboratively Benefits Company Pension Scheme Graduate Programme Long Service Programme Wellness Programme Cycle to work Scheme Additional Opportunities in Health and Safety Include: EHS Junior - Limerick / Clare - €40K - €50K EHS Assistant - Kildare - €30-€33K Health and Safety Officer - Carlow - €35-50K Site Administrator - Site Clerk - Document Controller - €35K Health and Safety (PSDP) Positions available in Dublin / Galway Senior EHS Advisor - Dublin - €70K-90K Junior EHS Officers - South East Ireland - €38K-45K EHS Manager - Dublin - €45-60K Job Ref Number: OR-13063 #ORjobs For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities apply now All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval. Skills: Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment RAMS Management Leadership/Management Skills EHS Benefits: Pension Cycle to work scheme wellness scheme