Head of Health & Safety - Manufacturing Leader

FRS Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Education assistance

Sick pay

Company events

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is sourcing a Health & Safety Manager for a leading Cork manufacturing site. This standalone leadership role places you at the core of the safety function, reporting to senior management and working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to strengthen safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead the development of safety strategies, ensure compliance with Irish legislation and ISO 45001, and manage risk assessments, incident investigations and

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a health & safety leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and practical risk management.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and auditing experience.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge unsafe practices.
• A proactive hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and own site safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Health & Safety strategy, policies and improvement programmes.
• Maintain effective Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Review and maintain risk assessments, safety statements, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Lead incident investigations, identify trends and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor H&S performance through audits, KPIs and management reporting.
• Develop and deliver employee inductions, training and safety awareness programmes.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality and senior management to identify risks and implement practical improvements.
• Promote employee engagement, safety ownership and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

H&S leadership in manufacturing

ISO 45001 auditing

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Independent ownership

Training & induction delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

FRS Recruitment is sourcing a Health & Safety Manager for a leading Cork manufacturing site. This standalone leadership role places you at the core of the safety function, reporting to senior management and working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to strengthen safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead the development of safety strategies, ensure compliance with Irish legislation and ISO 45001, and manage risk assessments, incident investigations and