Quality and EHS Manager

MMT; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MMT Cork is seeking a Quality, Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, drive environmental health and safety compliance, and spearhead continuous improvement across the business. You will collaborate with management, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to sustain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role focuses on risk reduction, process standardisation, and cost-saving improvements while fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining ISO 9001 QMS.
• Lead internal and supplier audits.
• Develop procedures and training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001 QMS and drive improvements.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Lead CAPA investigations and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory compliance.
• Lead EHS programs and safety inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement projects with Lean Six Sigma principles.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety, or related

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Tools

ISO 9001

CAPA processes

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Title: Quality and EH&S Manager Location: MMT Cork

Job Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

About MMT

MMT (Medical Manufacturing Technologies) is a global leader in medical device manufacturing solutions. MMT Automation specializes in designing and building bespoke, reliable, complete solutions which automate highly complex production processes. Through deep client collaboration we support customers on the automation journey as they transition to smart methods of manufacturing that ultimately drive productivity and business efficiencies. We provide end-to-end automation and integration solutions to the medical device industry.

Overview Of Role

The Quality, Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for maintaining and improving the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System, leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This role supports operational excellence through effective quality management, risk reduction, process standardisation, safety leadership, and cost-saving improvements.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, engineering, manufacturing, project teams, suppliers, and customers to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and process efficiency throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and customer assessments.
• Support and coordinate customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Lead CAPA investigations and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and drive sustainable resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards and contractual quality requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Manage calibration programmes and preventative maintenance systems.
• Monitor training plans and competency matrices.
• Manage vendor quality performance and supplier development activities.
• Prepare quality metrics, KPI reporting, and Management Review inputs.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and support risk management activities.

Health, Safety & Environmental (EHS)

• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Lead safety audits, workplace inspections, and risk assessments.
• Manage incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety reporting.
• Maintain EHS procedures, policies, and training programmes.
• Coordinate fire drills, emergency preparedness activities, and facility compliance requirements.
• Manage facility-related compliance activities including fire systems, contractor controls, and environmental monitoring.
• Support customer safety requirements, RAMS reviews, and permit-to-work processes.

Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, safety, and operational excellence.
• Drive process standardisation and Lean improvement initiatives.
• Track, report, and validate continuous improvement project benefits and savings.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory optimisation and business process improvements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide quality and continuous improvement support to engineering and project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality and/or health & safety role within manufacturing, automation, or engineering.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and audit processes.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to drive change and influence across teams

Reporting to: Division President