EHS Manager
Join a 100-Year Legacy of Excellence in Food Production
You are a driven EHS Manager ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Do you have a proactive mindset, a knack for collaboration, and the ability to lead initiatives with confidence?
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career if you're based in Carlow, Wexford, or Kilkenny.
Your New Company
A highly respected food production company with over a century of success in delivering excellence is seeking an EHS Manager.
Located in the Kilkenny/Carlow region, this EPA IEL-licensed site (PO1069-01) is looking for an EHS Manager to lead its environmental, health, and safety operations.
About the Role
This role will also involve occasional travel to nearby sites in Kilkenny and Wicklow.
The ideal candidate will be commutable from New Ross, Carlow, Enniscorthy, and Kilkenny.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Environmental Compliance: Align Environmental Management System policies with IEL and EMS requirements.
* Operational Oversight: Manage the operations of an Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) system.
* Promoting Safety Culture: Lead by example, championing a zero-harm mindset across all teams.
* Audits & Reviews: Conduct site inspections, EHS audits, and manage visits from certification and regulatory bodies.
* Risk Management: Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Data-Driven Initiatives: Maintain detailed documentation and use analytics to drive continuous improvement.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies, local communities, and other stakeholders.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary: €65,000-€75,000 DOE.
The opportunity to work with an industry leader at the forefront of food production.
A supportive culture that blends rural heritage with global ambition.
A role where your expertise will directly impact the company's success and sustainability initiatives.
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience: 5+ years in EHS, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
* Qualifications: Relevant third-level qualification in EHS.
* Standards Knowledge: Proficiency in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
* Soft Skills: Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Professional Memberships: Evidence of CPD (IOSH / IEMA / IIRSM).
* Essential: A valid driver's license.