We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist.
This position is for a leading manufacturer in Co. Mayo
Essential Functions of Job:
* To be the responsible position on site for the effective management of Environmental Social Governance and Health & Safety, in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Manual and Health and Safety Statement and strategic plan.
* Maintain all Product Stewardship (PS) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) records.
* Maintain the most current PS and CSR database.
* Assist all employees and Customers with regulated material/product requests and expedite internal and external requests while ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Respond to customer requests for PS and CSR information by completing customer PS and CSR.
* Establish a customer regulatory information database that will track common questions from customers in order to provide consistent data.
* Collaborate & liaise regularly with the Product Stewardship & Corporate Social Responsibility Team.
* Liaise with EPA / Local County Council on all Environmental audits/inspections and prepare follow-up reports for same.
* Environmental Management Review to include Environmental Aspects and Impacts.
Health & Safety
* Drive injury prevention and maintain an injury-free culture through developing and managing safety behaviours & proactive based safety habits.
* Stay abreast of new laws, regulations and safety best practices to support compliance, benchmarking, and continuous improvement activities.
* Work with SMT to create and maintain a culture that reflects a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees.
* Evaluate opportunities to eliminate or reduce hazards within the company; work with employees to implement changes.
* Organise & Direct facility safety audits, fire drills and drive corrective actions resulting from drills, audits.
* Schedule Safety committee meetings; facilitate discussions with support from Quality EH&S Manager, and drive safety-related action items resulting from Safety committee meetings.
* Host & Liaise with HSA on any safety audits / Inspections and prepare to follow-up reports for same.
* Organise and conduct Noise monitoring and publish results on the same.
* Induction Training for new employees to cover Safety Statements, Environmental Management System & Risk assessments.
Experience and Qualifications:
* A relevant third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Business, and/or Health & Safety.
* Working knowledge or at least an understanding of the importance of ISO9000 (AS 9100), ISO 14001 and applicable global chemical regulations (REACH & ROHS) a distinct advantage.
* Experience in Product Stewardship and Environmental Programs in a production environment, an advantage.
* Must have excellent organisational & communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills.
* Must have experience leading teams through change, improvements, and work activities.
* Experience working in a similar role would be an advantage.
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