Interim EHS Manager: Safety & Compliance Lead

Michael Page; Louth; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site based role

Immediate start

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim EHS Manager in County Louth to oversee environmental, health and safety programs within the FMCG sector. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and leading site safety improvements.

You will manage environmental monitoring, coordinate with authorities and maintain ISO 45001-aligned systems while driving sustainability initiatives and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience in EHS compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation including IPPC and COMAH/SEVESO.
• Experience in internal auditing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of flammable and explosive atmosphere regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with EPA IE or IPC License conditions.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs (air emissions, effluent, groundwater, noise, waste).
• Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports (AER, PRTR, ELRA, CRAMP).
• Oversee waste management, including hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with Waste Framework Directive.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in energy, water, carbon reduction, and circularity.
• Manage bund integrity, spill prevention, stormwater controls, and environmental incident response.
• Liaise with EPA, Irish Water, Local Authorities, and environmental consultants.
• Maintain environmental aspects/impacts register.
• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated regulations.
• Develop and maintain the site Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001.
• Conduct risk assessments, ATEX zoning reviews, PUWER assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage contractor safety, permit to work systems, and site inductions.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and behavioral safety programs.
• Oversee chemical safety, COSHH/SDS management, and hazardous substance controls.
• Maintain and update the site's COMAH Safety Report and associated documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety and environmental culture across all departments.
• Chair the site EHS Committee and lead cross functional improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all EHS matters.

Skills

EHS compliance

Environmental monitoring

Auditing

Risk assessment

Safety training

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Tools

Internal auditing

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an interim EHS Manager in County Louth to oversee environmental, health and safety programs within the FMCG sector. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and leading site safety improvements.

You will manage environmental monitoring, coordinate with authorities and maintain ISO 45001-aligned systems while driving sustainability initiatives and incident investigations.