European Regional EHS Manager

European Regional EHS Manager - Sligo

Ref No.: SJ4076

Location: Sligo, Donegal

Salary:

Experience required: 8 - 9 years

Job Type: Permanent



Summary: Our client, a leading US Healthcare Multinational, is currently recruiting a European Regional EHS Manager to be based in Sligo.



Description:

Our client, a leading US Healthcare Multinational, is currently recruiting a European Regional EHS Manager to be based in Sligo. This role will manage, develop, administer and implement programs designed to reduce risks and minimize losses associated with employee safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, environmental issues, and occupational health at the company’s European Operations. Ensure compliance with all Corporate, Divisional, Country, provincial and local Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the EHS system.

Provide expert advice and technical guidance for EHS programs throughout the EU operations to achieve compliance with external EHS regulatory requirements and the company’s internal EHS standards by being current on emerging technologies and regulatory issues that impact the plants and providing innovative, achievable, and practical solutions to company operations.

Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of the company’s EHS Program.

Facilitate communication to better leverage knowledge and the sharing of ideas.

Function as a conduit of information between the operating facilities and EHS management at Site, Division and Corporate levels.

Provide assistance with EHS projects/program development, EHS assessments and resulting action plans; and complete identified actions in accordance with identified target dates.

Develop and conduct safety and environmental training.

Interface with Corporate, Division, plant and community organizations/agencies regarding safety, environmental and health issues.

Initiate and submit the appropriate reports as needed/requested.

Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective actions.

Identifies and quantifies EHS risks and their consequences relative to overall business goals and recommends appropriate actions.

Recognizes and responds to changing trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc., evaluates and integrates the information to define potential affect on the plant.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals.

Five to twelve years experience in environmental, health and safety is required.

A minimum of two years supervisory experience is requested.

This individual must possess sound judgement and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal and consulting skills, good organizational and computer skills, consistent customer orientation and a multi-disciplinary function.

Responsible for initiation, prioritization and assignment of EHS projects within the facility.

Responsible for the overall EHS performance of the facility.

Coordinates the investigation of serious accidents.

Accountable for internal and external audits and inspections.

Accountable for the facility EHS plan, site EHS procedure accuracy, effectiveness and implementation.

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Science or related discipline.

Master's degree preferred.