Job Description
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The company has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Job Summary:
Develop and implement the site EH&S Management strategy ensuring alignment with the central Tirln EH&S strategy and Tirln's continuous improvement agenda.
- Develop, manage, and lead a culture of zero harm across the site and ensure a management led approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage the site EH&S risk assessment programme with the site management team to agree and manage prioritised programmes to reduce risks.
- Ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to and keep up to date with new legislation and standards.
- Develop, deploy, and manage the site EH&S training programme ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to and taking into account best practice and site safety culture development.
- Lead on-site Environmental Health & Safety improvement, awareness, and engagement programmmes.
- Act as role model for the sites values and behaviours
- Coordinate the Occupational Health and Sustainability programmes for the site.
- Develop and manage site EH&S KPIs and ensure Tirln KPI reporting requirements are adhered to.
- Provide support to Production Manager to maximise EH&S KPIs in line with overall Production targets
- Represent the company in interactions with external agencies/ stakeholders e.g. HSA, Cavan County Council, Complainants, insurers etc.
- Co-ordinate internal and external inspections and audit programmes and Lead & drive adherence to external system accreditation i.e., ISO 14001, Tirln Risk Management Safety Lead on site EH&S improvement, awareness, and engagement programmes.
- Lead investigations of accidents/incidents on-site.
Requirements:
- Third level qualification in Health & Safety, Food, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
- 3-5 years experience in an Health and Safety role in the dairy, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, preferably including experience in a management capacity
- Results driven with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with an innate ability to bring people with them.
- Proven track record of continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
About Tirln:
Tirln is a Values Based Organisation
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.
Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.