Job Description
Job Title:
Health & Safety & Sustainability Manager
Location:
Ireland – Food Manufacturing Sector
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Cork
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive
Health & Safety & Sustainability Manager
to join a leading food manufacturing business. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that the business operates to the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all H&S and sustainability initiatives, while also driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Health & Safety function across multiple sites, ensuring full compliance with legislation and industry standards.
* Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and systems to maintain a safe working environment.
* Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections, driving corrective and preventative actions.
* Support and train managers and employees to build strong awareness and ownership of safety standards.
* Lead the business sustainability agenda, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental impact initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and oversee reporting requirements.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to embed sustainability into long-term business strategy.
* Report on KPIs, incidents, and sustainability performance, presenting recommendations for improvement.
* Manage relationships with external regulators, auditors, and stakeholders.
* Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility across the organisation.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in Health & Safety management, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a regulated production environment.
* Strong knowledge of Irish and EU health, safety, and environmental legislation.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) required; additional environmental or sustainability qualifications desirable.
* Demonstrated success in developing and delivering H&S strategies and sustainability initiatives.
* Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
* Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery.
* A passion for driving continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to shape the health, safety, and sustainability agenda in a growing and ambitious food manufacturing business.
* Long-term career progression opportunities for the right candidate.