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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. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. 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). For more information, visit Job description: Environmental Health & Safety Manager Virginia, Co. 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. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for anEnvironmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Virginia, Co. Cavan. 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. This is an on-site role and is part of the site management team. As part of the site management team, a requirement of this role is to support the weekend roster, which involves working approx. 4-5 weekends per year. 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. 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 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. 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Skills: Health and Safety H&S Manager Health and safety Manager Benefits: Canteen Laptop Mobile phone Paid Holidays Parking Pension