Description:
The EHS Manager will manage the EHS team and be responsible for delegating tasks as well as support, guidance and coaching of the team. You will have a high degree of resilience who can build relationships across our business and be able to positively influence at all levels. You will identify problems and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Management of all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities within the Company, including installation projects and activities at various locations.
- Advise on the Company health and safety policy and practice and assist individual Managers and Supervisors in its implementation.
- Drive projects to actively promote a culture of Safety and Environmental awareness, excellence and continuous improvement.
- Management, development and co-ordination of the EHS team.
- Lead in the development of EHS systems and ensure the Company complies with all applicable regulations.
- Drive continual improvement of EHS performance and internal EHS processes.
- Construct and manage annual improvement plans for EHS, and implement in conjunction with departmental management teams.
- Carry out internal auditing & inspection of the EHS system to ensure continuous improvement of the system.
- Periodically inspect plant and workplace for compliance with the provisions of the health and safety policy and make recommendations where appropriate.
- Organise safety committee meetings and liaise with elected department safety representatives regarding matters of safety, health and welfare.
- Bring to the attention of management new legislation, codes of practice, and any other matters affecting safety, health and welfare.
- Work with the site management team, site safety representatives and workforce to manage EHS.
- Chair or co- chair and lead the Safety Committee.
- Ensure that all incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported both internally and externally as necessary.
- Management of EHS documentation and ensuring the Integrated Management System is updated with the most recent documents.
- Liaise with Insurance providers regarding all visits and manage any actions generated, be the link between site and insurance providers.
- Publish Safety Instructions on company notice boards.
- Assist department managers and supervisors with disciplinary action for contravention of safety rules.
- Primary contact between EPA and LCC for compliance with the IPPC licence.
- Manage the completion of annual and periodic reporting to the EPA as required by the IPPC licence.
- Ensure that emissions from site are monitored and reported as required.
- Periodically review and revise emergency response procedures.
- Periodically review and revise the company safety statement.
- Develop EHS objectives and targets, and management programmes to drive continuous improvement.
- Carry out an annual management review for the company directors.
- Deliver training and coaching on key EHS topics as necessary.
- Build close working relationships with key stakeholders and continually strive to improve overall EHS performance.
- Developing specific site Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Site Induction and Safe Systems of Work
- for both factory and site works.
- Manage the hazardous waste materials and ensure compliance to LCC IPPC license requirements.
- Ensure waste is managed and disposed in a proper manner and all documentation and records are maintained, kept up to date and filed away as appropriate.
- Carry out occupational monitoring e.g. gas survey, noise monitoring and dust survey.
Qualifications And
Competencies
- 3rd level qualification in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent qualification would also be an advantage.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Health & Safety Manager in a manufacturing site would be preferable.
- CMIOSH or working towards achieving it.
- Thorough knowledge of Irish and European legislation and ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational, teamwork, and presentation skills.
- Experience in developing, implementing behavioural, and safety programmes.
- The ability to lead, use initiative, and be self-motivated.