HSE Compliance Manager

Morgan McKinley; Munster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks an HSE Compliance Manager for an 18 month contract based in Cork, Ireland. You will lead the development and implementation of an internal audit methodology to monitor management system effectiveness, and ensure regulatory alignment across all HSE activities.

You will coordinate audits, licensing, and data submissions while building strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders to drive continuous HSE improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in safety, environment or related field (desirable).
• Certificates in occupational health and safety and environmental legislation (desirable).
• Professional training certificates related to HSE compliance (desirable).
• Typically requires several years of experience in HSE management systems (mandatory).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical processing technologies and safety features (mandatory).
• Strong leadership and people management experience (desirable).
• Fluency in English is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design and guarantee an effective HSE Management System compliant with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Define and monitor HSE system requirements in assigned areas and report KPI performance to site leadership.
• Ensure robust documentation management and risk management processes are in place.
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and coordinate response actions.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, authorities, and community stakeholders.

Skills

HSE management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Science, or related field

Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at work

Professional Certificate in Environmental Legislation

Professional training certificate

Job description

Role: HSE Compliance Manager

Employment Type: 18 month contract

Location: Cork

Responsibilities

Independent compliance functions within HSE focused on the development and implementation of an internal audit methodology to monitor and report on management system capability and effectiveness. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge and familiarity of regulatory and organization requirements and standards and assesses and reports on how requirements are being met. Supports regulatory audits and new license applications.

• Design and guarantee the implementation of an effective HSE Management System that is compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, company and site policies, operating procedures and standards.
• Define and monitor compliance with the HSE Management System requirements in the assigned areas, producing accurate statistical records and preparing and presenting KPI and performance reports on a periodic basis, to site leadership and Corporate HSE.
• Ensure an effective HSE documentation management system is in place and maintained in the assigned areas.
• Ensure risk management procedures and systems are in place, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of these procedures and systems.
• Manage the HSE Management System internal audit program in the assigned areas.
• Maintain and manage effective relationships with Corporate, external authorities regulators, and the community in relation to HSE matters under responsibility; managing data submissions, licensing and applications as required.
• Oversee external audits, investigations and risk assessments as required, guaranteeing the prompt implementation of agreed upon recommended actions or corrective measures resulting from any audits or reports on the effectiveness of the HSE management and support systems in the assigned areas.
• Represent the assigned HSE areas in internal site meetings and engage stakeholders and areas to build effective working relationships.
• Keep abreast of new regulations and legal developments in the assigned fields of expertise, analyzing applicability to the company and advising of changes required as appropriate.
• Develop and accumulate strong HSE technical expertise in the assigned areas, sharing knowledge within the site to support HSE awareness and encourage a culture of compliance.
• Seek high performance standards for HSE in the assigned areas, identifying and driving opportunities for continuous HSE improvement.
• Provide an example of professionalism and support the induction and training of new colleagues within the area.
• Propose the definition of yearly plans and KPIs for the HSE assigned areas.
• Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving company goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity.
• Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with HSE strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of company policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) within his/ her TMs.
• To assure and promote compliance on Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability, including the prevention of major accidents hazards, by exercising good governance and through the implementation of policy, procedures and training.

Qualifications

• Master ́s degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Science, or related field (desired)
• Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at work (desired)
• Professional Certificate in Environmental Legislation (desired)
• Professional training certificate (desired)
• Typically requires 5 years of relevant experience in HSE management systems in a regulated industrial environment (mandatory)
• Strong practical experience of the operating principles and safety features of pharmaceutical processing technologies (mandatory)
• Experience in leading others in project context and a track record within a similar manufacturing environment (desired)
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills to monitor the Control of Major Accident Hazards.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Track record of overachieving targets
• Possess solid knowledge of HSE management systems principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of compliance needs in HSE
• Strong awareness, knowledge and understanding of the HSE regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of the operating principles and safety features of pharmaceutical processing technologies.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Skilled at managing processes and tools
• Fluency in English is a requirement