Sustainability & Projects Leader — Manufacturing

Cpl Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group in Galway is seeking an experienced Projects & Sustainability Manager to lead cross-functional projects that drive environmental improvements and operational excellence.

You will partner with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to deliver CAPEX projects, embed sustainability into daily operations, and mentor teams on best practices, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. This role is based in Galway and offers a permanent, full-time position.

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 planning

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering or related degree (PM/ES/Business)

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Job description

CPL Group in Galway is seeking an experienced Projects & Sustainability Manager to lead cross-functional projects that drive environmental improvements and operational excellence.

You will partner with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to deliver CAPEX projects, embed sustainability into daily operations, and mentor teams on best practices, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. This role is based in Galway and offers a permanent, full-time position.