Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Wexford

Company description: Tirln, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities and52 agri retail outletsserving its communities with annual revenues of over€3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlns state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirln is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit Job description: Environmental Health&Safety Manager Wexford Role Overview We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capableEH&S professional, to stepinto a Manager-level role within Tirln Wexford. An ambitious and driven professional to lead within a fast paced and dynamic environment. Based at our Rocklands Wexford site, the Environmental Health&Safety Manager will report to the Site Manager, and will be responsible for the development and implementation of overall Plant strategy EH&S and Risk Management systems. The site is a state-of-the-art Cheese production facility synonymous with producing premium cheddar, with a processing capacity of over 440 million litres per annum, and associated products of concentrated whey, sweet and whey cream. Key Responsibilities Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the sites EHS programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Drive safety culture across site Take a leadership role in the development and implementation of the sites risk management strategy and associated Business Continuity Plan Provide EH&S support to Production Manager to maximise EH&S KPIs in line with overall Production targets Risk Management for Wexford site including business impact assessments Manage relationship with external stakeholders including Danone, EPA, HSA, Irish Water, Wexford County Council etc.to ensure site meets Regulatory&Legal requirements in terms of EHS Management of emissions and effluent from site and reporting to EPA Lead&drive industry accreditation i.e OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO Management of fire risk for site, pre-fire planning and liaising with Wexford County Council Fire Service Lead responsibility for communications and reporting framework for maximising EH&S awareness on site Provide support to maintenance&production teams in embedding a safety culture on site Lead investigations of incidents, both Environmental&H&S and ensures root cause analysis, corrective action closure, and lessons-learned sharing. Leads and influences continuous improvement initiatives across safety systems, cultural maturity, environmental performance, and sustainability. Management of waste disposal and recycling procedures SetEnvironmental objectives and targets in line with EPA requirements and manage Continuous Improvement) CI agenda Manage reporting of sites AER,&AEM report. Monitor energy usage, actions and status reports. Liaise with third party energy monitoring provider. Responsible for managing IED licence compliance Contribute to the development of site culture and act as role model for Tirln purpose, vision and values Act as role model in the implementation of site cleanliness and hygiene standards. Key Requirements/Experience Degree in Env Science, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related discipline. Professional EHSS qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP) are an advantage. Minimum 5 years experience in an EHSS management role, ideally within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or food/dairy processing environments. Results driven with high performance capability in a fast-moving challenging business environment Excellent leadership and communication skills with an innate ability to collaborate with people Proven track record of continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Profile description: Role Overview We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capableEH&S professional, to stepinto a Manager-level role within Tirln Wexford. An ambitious and driven professional to lead within a fast paced and dynamic environment. Based at our Rocklands Wexford site, the Environmental Health&Safety Manager will report to the Site Manager, and will be responsible for the development and implementation of overall Plant strategy EH&S and Risk Management systems. Skills: Environmental H&S EH&S Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking Pension TPBN1_IJ