Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 17/01/2024
With over 25 years in business, Occupli is a leading provider of health and safety, recruitment, consultancy, and environmental solutions in Ireland. Occupli has been Putting Safety to Work for over two decades.
Occupli are recruiting an EHS Lead on behalf of our client in the F&B industry. The client's business currently encompasses sites across the South of Ireland, Northern Ireland and West Yorkshire, in the UK, with regular travel required between all. As EHS Lead, you will be responsible for defining EHS requirements and standards for the business, ensuring EHS standards are maintained according to related regulatory agencies, and educating key stakeholders on industry EHS best practices, and coaching on EHS issues from manufacturing plants. You will be accountable for assuring all aspects of plant performance relative to people safety and environmental regulatory requirements and objectives/initiatives.
Key responsibilities: Monitor and interpret EHS regulatory changes, and develop strategies for implementation.Collate regional KPIs and review progress against Global KPIs.Provide support to the region by serving as a subject matter expert & assisting facilities with inspections, communications, and other interactions with regulatory agencies.Support strategies for EHS programs, including targeted/site-specific goals and initiatives, and monitor performance/progress.Coach leaders on appropriate, proactive, and preventative techniques to mitigate EHS risks to the business.Work closely with the EHS Sub-Regional, Plant Managers, and site management teams to foster an environment of engagement, empowerment, communication, and training.Support manufacturing facilities in obtaining and maintaining the necessary environmental permits and plans related to waste (hazardous & non-hazardous), air, wastewater, storm-water, oil, & hazardous materials. Conduct internal compliance reviews.Support the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 14001, Zero Waste to Landfill, and SMETA Certification(s) for plants in the region.Support Engineering teams in driving sustainability improvements and efficiency of operations.Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance, carbon, energy, water, and waste.Build and maintain positive relationships with manufacturing teams and provide guidance, support, review, and negotiation on federal, state, & local agencies communications & reports.RequirementsQualification & Skills: Degree (at minimum) in Quality, H&S, Environment or Engineering related discipline.Mastery in audit/risk assessment and behavioural safety.Experience in a senior/management role (including multi-location).Food Industry/Manufacturing – evidence of high HSE standards essential.Able to demonstrate previous experience of dealing with senior leadership stakeholders/implementing 'safety culture' throughout a multifaceted business.
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