EHS Manager
EHS Manager | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Ireland
Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced EHS Manager.
This is a key leadership position responsible for driving Environmental, Health & Safety, Security and Sustainability initiatives across a regulated manufacturing site. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the organisation's sustainability and ESG objectives.
The Opportunity
As EHS Manager, you will lead the site's EHS function and work closely with senior leadership to deliver best-in-class environmental, health and safety performance. You will have the opportunity to influence site-wide culture, implement strategic initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and promote a positive EHS culture across the site
- Drive compliance with Irish EHS legislation and company standards
- Manage risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions
- Lead contractor safety management programmes
- Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, water sampling and effluent treatment activities
- Manage site EHS audits and inspections
- Develop and deliver EHS training programmes
- Lead site sustainability initiatives and support ESG reporting requirements
- Manage EHS management systems and support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance
- Chair EHS committees and support continuous improvement projects
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' EHS experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of Irish EHS legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification highly desirable
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Opportunity to join a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer
- Broad scope across EHS, Sustainability and ESG
- High-visibility leadership role with senior stakeholder engagement
- Strong focus on continuous improvement and employee wellbeing