Sustainability & Projects Lead - Manufacturing

Cpl; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in Galway seeks an experienced Projects & Sustainability Manager to drive strategic projects, sustainability leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the business.

You will lead CAPEX and cross-functional initiatives with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Health & Safety teams, champion waste reduction and environmental compliance, and contribute to long-term sustainability objectives from Galway.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement programmes across the business.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage projects from concept through to implementation across multiple functions.
• Oversee CAPEX projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Health & Safety teams.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and environmental awareness.
• Deliver training and guidance on sustainability best practices.
• Support compliance with environmental standards, legislation, and certification requirements.
• Drive waste reduction, process optimisation, and productivity improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Budget Management

Change Management

Process Improvement

Operational Excellence

Environmental Sustainability

Analytical Thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management certification

Environmental Sustainability degree

Business Management degree

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Job description

CPL in Galway seeks an experienced Projects & Sustainability Manager to drive strategic projects, sustainability leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the business.

You will lead CAPEX and cross-functional initiatives with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Health & Safety teams, champion waste reduction and environmental compliance, and contribute to long-term sustainability objectives from Galway.