Job Descriptions

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.
• Preparation and delivery of training programmes including induction and job specific EHS topics
• Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.
• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders
• Leads on EHS issues, stays abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions. Readily shares expertise with others
• Leads the Emergency Response Programme ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site
• Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place. Monitor’s incident trends identifying areas requiring action. Leads investigations as necessary.
• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.
• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programmes are in place for the site
• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary.
• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programme in line with licence requirements
• Leads EHS projects on site as required and supports cross functional teams
• Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same.
• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations
• Manages spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across EHS service and equipment providers.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• Third level qualification (minimum NFQ 8) in EHS, Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A proven track record of success as an EHS Manager in a large Medical Device (or related industry) manufacturing facility is desirable.
• Ongoing professional development in the area of EHS desirable
• 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent (6 years minimum within an engineering or science related role with NFQ 7)
• 3+ years direct supervision responsibilities.
• Exceptional EHS experience and implementation of processes/systems to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret EHS/regulatory requirements and lead programmes to meet requirements and bring performance to the next level.
• Experience in leading cross functional project teams.
• Proven strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.
• Comprehensive experience in dealing with EHS regulators e.g.   H.S.A., E.P.A, Local Councils etc.
• Relevant professional body qualification or accreditations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, time management and organisational skills.
• Autonomous decision maker and the go-to person for other team members

• Directs work activities, projects based on a clear understanding of stakeholder and customer needs.
• Works to identify and implement process improvements associated with EHS systems and procedures
• Actively seeks feedback to enhance performance and contribution.
• Promotes sharing of expertise and a free flow of EHS information across the organisation.
• Works collaboratively to identify the behaviours, knowledge and skills required to achieve goals; identifies specific areas for feedback, coaching and development.
• Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action.
• Actively works to reward performance and achievement of critical outcomes.
• Empowers team members with responsibilities and authority that will assist in their development.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Management Skills
• Influential Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Time Management Skills

Experience

• 6+