Our client a leading provider in the timber industry, dedicated to sustainability, safety, and quality have a new opening for an experienced EHS Manager to foster a safety-first culture across their sites. If youre passionate about environmental and safety standards and can drive positive change, wed love to hear from you. Role Overview: As the EHS Manager, you will oversee and enhance our EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting best practices across our operations. You will play a vital role in creating a safe and compliant work environment, managing EHS records, and working closely with all departments to implement continuous improvement initiatives. Experience Required: A third-level qualification in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS role, ideally in a regulated environment. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; experience in process implementation. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented setting. Certification in Manual Handling training is advantageous. Key Responsibilities: Promote Safety Culture: Lead by example to instill a safety-first mindset across all teams, in line with our EHS policies. Policy Management: Establish, update, and enforce safety protocols, continuously adapting to changing regulations and business needs. Record-Keeping: Ensure accurate generation, storage, and management of all EHS records. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively. Incident Management: Conduct thorough investigations of accidents and incidents, ensuring corrective actions are completed and documented. Advisory Role: Act as an EHS advisor, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues at all levels. Compliance Audits: Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and internal reviews to ensure adherence to EHS standards and prepare for customer audits. Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with management on safety and quality improvements, applying continuous improvement methodologies. Documentation and Analysis: Maintain detailed documentation and perform statistical analysis to drive data-informed EHS initiatives. Training & Development: Deliver EHS training for new and current employees, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant workforce. Location: County Laois For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Gillian Nicholson Skills: Third level qualification EHS health and safety