EHS & Compliance Manager

EHS & Compliance Manager required by CareerWise Recruitment for our composite materials client in County Clare.

This is a site leadership role, focused on protecting the business through robust environmental, safety and compliance systems while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and customer requirements. The successful candidate will possess a high level of initiative, strong leadership capability and a practical approach to risk management, compliance and organisational development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve the site's EHS Management System.
• Ensure compliance with: EPA Licence requirements, Environmental legislation & Health & Safety legislation
• Develop and implement the site's EHS Excellence Roadmap.
• Lead EHS audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Drive improvements in safety performance, near-miss reporting and hazard identification.
• Establish, maintain and review industrial hygiene monitoring plans to ensure compliance with applicable occupational exposure limits and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all functions.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental permits, licences and regulatory obligations.
• Lead ISO14001 certification activities, surveillance audits and management review processes.
• Lead environmental programmes including: o Air emissions management o Water and wastewater management o Waste management o Environmental improvement projects o Sustainability initiatives
• Monitor emerging environmental legislation and assess potential business impacts.

Requirements: 

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in an EHS, Environmental Compliance or Regulatory Compliance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of: Environmental compliance, Health & Safety systems, Risk management, Regulatory compliance, Auditing and governance systems
• Experience leading investigations, audits and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary functions across EHS, Compliance, Quality or Site Services.
• Strong regulatory and audit background.
• Experience in organisational and operational change management.
• Product Stewardship or chemical compliance experience.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Please email James Farrar for further info: jfarrar@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.