Process & EHS Leader: Continuous Improvement & Safety

Tirlán; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Sustainability and innovation focus

Job summary

Tirlán is seeking a Process & Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our Kilkenny site. You will lead process optimisation and EHS initiatives, developing SOPs, training materials and risk controls while promoting a culture of Zero Harm.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will drive improvements across production and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to site KPIs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, process improvement, engineering or EHS role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and delivering high-quality standards.
• Analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process optimisation across production, filling, packing, utilities and materials intake.
• Act as site Process SME; provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Standardise SOPs, process docs, logbooks and training materials.
• Drive COVA programme and KPI delivery with Production Manager.
• Lead EHS agenda: Zero Harm, audits, risk assessments and training.
• Coordinate site audits, inspections and certification programmes.

Skills

Communication & Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing or related

Job description

Tirlán is seeking a Process & Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our Kilkenny site. You will lead process optimisation and EHS initiatives, developing SOPs, training materials and risk controls while promoting a culture of Zero Harm.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will drive improvements across production and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to site KPIs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.