EHS Leader - Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

Tirlán; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Sustainability initiatives

Make a real difference

Job summary

Tirlán is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for our Drogheda manufacturing site in Co. Louth. You will lead our safety culture, ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will partner with site leadership and EHS teams to build a world-class EHS environment where everyone returns home safely every day. This role requires strong leadership and regulatory know-how.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing sectors is desirable.
• Previous leadership or people management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Champion a proactive, values-led safety culture across the site and provide visible leadership to managers, supervisors and employees.
• Develop and implement the site's EHS strategy aligned with sustainability objectives; maintain robust EHS management systems and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead site risk assessments and support implementation of effective risk reduction measures; monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and inspections and lead certification efforts including ISO 14001; deliver regular EHS performance reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Sustainability

Education

Third-level qualification in Environmental Management/Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

Tirlán is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for our Drogheda manufacturing site in Co. Louth. You will lead our safety culture, ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will partner with site leadership and EHS teams to build a world-class EHS environment where everyone returns home safely every day. This role requires strong leadership and regulatory know-how.