Company description:
Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, Chedd Max and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team of over 2,300 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Cavan Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches.
Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Virginia, Co.
Reporting to the Site Manager, the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager will be responsible for leading, directing and delivering all activity in relation to Environmental Health & Safety on-site.
The successful candidate will ensure the development and promotion of a best-in-class EH&S culture in conjunction with the site management team and employees.
As part of the site management team, a requirement of this role is to support the weekend roster, which involves working approx.
Responsibilities 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.
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.
Act as role model for the sites values and behaviours Coordinate the Occupational Health and Sustainability programmes for the site.
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.
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.
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.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders About us 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.
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.