Health & Safety Officer - Manager

Health, and Safety Officer (Manager)

Location: Shannon

An opportunity has become available for an experienced H&S Officer/Senior to join a manufacturing and precision engineering company, supplying the top medical device and orthopaedic companies globally.

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a comparable Health and safety Role.
• Demonstrable success in managing Health and Safety compliance and regulatory adherence.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Possession of additional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO Lead Auditor will be considered favourably.

• Ensure strict adherence to H& S protocols in line with organisational permits and licensing requirements.
• Actively liaise with local governance bodies and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Oversee and streamline incident reporting mechanisms, guaranteeing swift communication both internally and with relevant external bodies such as the Health & Safety Authority, and insurers.
• Produce and deliver systematic compliance assessments.
• Conduct regular audits, safety checks, and environmental assessments to uphold quality standards.
• Facilitate and manage the logistics for external training workshops as required.
• Encourage open dialogue between leadership and staff pertaining to all safety matters.
• Continuously evaluate and refine organisational safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide robust support to the management team via effective communication pathways.
• Maintain and organize comprehensive documentation and records with precision.

• Strong and focused hands-on experience in Health and Safety management and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong focus on organisational details.
• Adept at crafting environmental reports and interfacing with regulatory entities.

• Exceptional command of both verbal and written communication.
• The ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Advanced computer literacy and administrative skillset.
• Analytical thinker with a keen eye for problem-solving.
• Dependable individual with unwavering integrity.