Full-time, Permanent Position
Location - Galway
Hybrid - 3 days in office

Force Recruitment have partnered with one of the best pharmaceutical manufacturers who are on a look out for a Senior EHS Manager for their site based in Galway. The role involves the development, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive EHS Programs which ensure compliance with internal and external EHS requirements. Key to success in the role is the ability to influence and engage at all levels to deliver further advancement of our EHS Cultural Maturity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and implement robust EHS programs in order to assure continuous compliance with local legislation, standards and Industry best practice.

• Manage the development and execution of comprehensive strategies and prioritized tactical plans which address key EHS risks for the business.

• Management and involvement in the internal EHS audit and walkabout program ensuring the identification of practical and workable solutions to deficiencies raised.

• Manage the EHS Curriculum for the site ensuring all employees have the necessary information instruction and training in order to conduct their roles in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• As the EHS subject matter expert, provide sound technical advice for the organization with regard to all EHS matters.

• Lead the investigation process for EHS incidents ensuring the root cause is always identified along with sustainable corrective actions which prevent reoccurrence.

• Influence and engage at all levels to drive the EHS agenda forward, improving cultural maturity and promoting EHS Leadership Excellence.

• Manage the site risk assessment program ensuring EHS hazards are identified and assessed for all activities and tasks conducted on site.

• Deliver value for the business through planning and monitoring of EHS budgets for both operational and capital expenditure.

• Manage the collection, reporting and diagnosis of EHS data to identify trends and areas for focused improvement.

• Liaise with EHS regulatory agencies and identify and manage all EHS legal requirements to ensure compliance to same.

• Manage the EHS element of the site change control program, evaluating EHS requirements for new projects and processes as well as change in the existing process and installation.

About your skills & experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in EHS related discipline with at least 3 years managing EHS in a production environment, ideally in the pharma cGMP environment.

• The successful candidate must possess;

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Strong logical and clear thinking individual.

• The maturity and professionalism to deal with senior colleagues in a factual and cordial manner and capable of writing concise and clear report commentary.

• Team player who fosters good will and respect in the immediate and greater team environment.

• A proven track record operating as an Senior EHS Manager in a pharmaceutical/chemical/food manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance procedures, publications and an ability to interpret relevant legislation.

• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents. Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence. Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts. Ability to present to a group of departments.

• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.