Motivate, energise, and influence the BU (Business Unit) management team to implement fresh, leading-edge EHS programs, initiatives, and activities effectively.
Lead the EHS Risk Assessment program in BU and ensure all elements of facility, equipment, tasks, ergonomics, and chemicals are appropriately risk assessed.
Maintain EHS KPIs, ensuring they are continuously up to date. Drive positive action and performance, ensuring appropriate, timely action on declining KPIs.
Attend and support safety forums, provide direction for forums to ensure focus on key safety topics, provide safety information as relevant, and influence management and employees to ensure active engagement.
Complete regular audits to ensure the business meets all EHS Regulatory and Corporate requirements and engage relevant team members on the GEMBA.
Support accident/incident investigation to ensure appropriate root cause analysis completed and CAPAs implemented.
Support a system whereby Safety interventions/EHS Observations are effectively recorded and managed.
Support the Supervisors/Managers where breaches of EHS policy are encountered.
Coordinate EHS promotional activities to create a culture of engagement.
Work with the EHS Team to ensure best-in-class standards across the Business Units.
Support and/or lead EHS programs on EHS Promotion; Behavioural Safety; Ergonomics; Machinery Safety; Powered Industrial Trucks; Emergency Response, EHS Training; Work at Height.
Complete additional duties as assigned to you by the Associate Director EHS
Qualifications
Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Science/Engineering, Environmental Science or similar.
Minimum five years of EHS experience in a pharmaceutical/medical device or other industrial setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
Experience in the implementation and management of IS0 14001 and 45001 certified systems.
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Experience in influencing others, including upwards, to drive safety improvements.
Experience in engaging employees to continuously improve safety culture.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining close attention to detail. Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
Results-focused and committed. Demonstrated commitment to achieving high results in a demanding work environment.
Additional Information
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