Business Sector: Milk Ingredients Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager JOB PURPOSE: The role holder will lead the environmental, health and safety (EHS) function for the organisation, driving compliance and continuous improvement in process, culture & behaviours.
REPORTING TO: LOCATION: Co Tipperary Description Responsibilities will include: Develop and implement an EHS strategy for the Arrabawn Group and provide leadership to ensure that the highest standard of EHS performance is achieved and sustained.
The provision of active management and support to the EHS team.
Support the Senior Management Team in fulfilling their statutory duties through the management of risk and compliance with current environment, health and safety legislation.
Oversee and support the effective implementation of the sites EHS Management Systems to ensure legal compliance and continuous improvement, while maintaining the organisations ISO Standards.
Manage budget and deliver continuous monitoring, auditing and reporting on EHS performance to enable senior management allocate suitable resources and to plan and implement their business safety objectives.
Oversee regulatory compliance to the Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) & GHG permit and the implementation of processes and systems that reduce environmental impacts.
Plan, develop and coordinate the company's EHS risk management programme.
Provide ongoing briefings with management and employees at all levels on EHS impacts within the business.
Support management in the development and implementation of safe operating procedures.
Manage and embed the Arrabawn reporting culture of all matters pertaining EHS.
Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of emergency response procedures.
Support external audits, inspections and accreditation assessments with a designated element of EHS.
Use suitable key performance indicators to monitor and report to senior management on safety & environmental performance.
Support project managers to plan and deliver construction and upgrade projects safely.
Develop and implement health promotion programmes within the business.
Provide support and advice to safety representatives and safety committees at various locations.
Manage all correspondence with regulatory bodies.
Manage the company's EHS training needs analysis for all employees within the organisation Carry out site inspections on a regular basis in conjunction with local management.
Monitor the effectiveness of procedures for the management of contractors.
Qualifications, experience and competencies EHS qualification to QQI level 8 or above.
Knowledgeable on current Irish legislation.
Experience managing an EHS Management System.
A minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
Experience managing an IPPC/IEL licence and familiar with the principles of wastewater treatment.
Strong understanding of Irish environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and industry practices.
Proven cultural & behavioural change experience. Ability to influence at all levels in the organisation.
Flexibility to travel between the company's different locations.
Ability to work on own initiative with the minimum of direction.