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EHS Manager – Manufacturing

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive safety culture, influence operations, and play a key part in continuous improvement across the organisation. This is a fully onsite role based in the West of Ireland, offering strong visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to make a real difference.

The Opportunity

This is more than a compliance role. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and embedding best-in-class EHS practices across a complex manufacturing environment. You will work closely with site leadership, operations, and external bodies to ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental performance.

You will also play a key role in developing your team, improving systems, and driving initiatives that enhance both employee wellbeing and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the company’s EHS strategy, aligning with business goals and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own site-wide EHS compliance, audits, and safety programmes

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organisation through a proactive risk management approach
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing EHS team
• Oversee occupational health programmes, promoting wellbeing and proactive health initiatives
• Manage emergency response planning and ensure readiness through regular testing
• Act as the key contact for regulatory bodies, audits, and external stakeholders
• Drive incident reporting, root cause analysis, and preventative actions
• Develop and roll out EHS training and communication programmes across the business
• Ensure compliance with chemical safety and dangerous goods regulations
• Oversee contractor safety and ensure adherence to site standards
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives and reporting
• Provide clear EHS performance reporting to senior leadership

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in EHS, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing is highly desirable
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and influence teams
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience working with chemical safety and industrial safety systems

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Recognised Occupational Health & Safety qualification

Why Apply:

You will be joining a business where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your impact is visible.