Associate Director EHS

Job Title: Associate Director, EHS

Location: West of Ireland

Company: Expanding Life Science Manufacturer

Overview:

An expanding life science manufacturer in the West of Ireland is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). This is a pivotal role within the site's senior leadership team, responsible for shaping and delivering all EHS strategies and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide leadership and management to the EHS team, including direct oversight of the EHS Manager.
• EHS Programmes: Establish and implement effective EHS programmes in compliance with legislative and corporate requirements, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Compliance & Strategy: Develop integrated Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Energy Management Systems. Provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance with licences, legislation, and best practices.
• Audits & Assessments: Oversee audits, assessments, surveys, and reports to maintain the highest EHS standards.
• Emergency Response: Develop and direct emergency response, loss prevention, occupational health services, training, occupational hygiene programmes, and process safety initiatives.
• Future Planning: Identify future EHS needs and ensure alignment with recognised EHS management standards and industry best practices.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Essential:
• BSc in Occupational Safety & Health (Level 8) or equivalent.
• 8-10+ years of EHS experience within life science manufacturing (pharma preferred).
• Proven leadership skills, with a strong track record of people management and development.
• Desirable:
• MSc in Environmental Health & Safety.

Attributes:

• Strong strategic vision and the ability to drive EHS excellence.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading EHS compliance and operational programmes in a manufacturing setting.

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546

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