EHS Manager, Ireland

Suntory Global Spirits; Ireland (WV); On-site; USD 68,508 - 102,762; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead environmental compliance and health & safety at our site in Ireland. You will ensure adherence to EPA IE/IPC license conditions and Seveso/COMAH requirements, while driving sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring programs, incident investigations, audits (ISO 14001/45001), and liaison with authorities such as EPA and Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• 3–5 years of 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 compliance with EPA IE/IPC license conditions.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs (emissions, effluent, groundwater, waste).
• Prepare statutory environmental reports (AER, PRTR, ELRA, CRAMP).
• Oversee waste management, including hazardous waste and COMAH/SEVESO controls.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in energy, water, carbon reduction.
• Liaise with EPA, Irish Water, Local Authorities and consultants.
• Lead site EHS audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Chair the EHS Committee and report KPIs.

Skills

EHS compliance

Auditing

Communication skills

Irish EHS legislation

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Engineering/Environmental Science background

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Role Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance (Primary Focus)

• Maintain full compliance with EPA Industrial Emissions (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.

Health & Safety Management

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with Seveso III major accident hazard control requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and audits with the HSA, EPA, and Local Authorities.
• Lead major accident scenario analysis, modelling, and mitigation planning.
• Manage internal and external emergency planning requirements.

Leadership & Culture Development

• 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.
• Support training, awareness, and engagement programs.
• Track and report EHS KPIs (TRIR, near misses, audit scores, environmental metrics).
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and corporate EHS teams.
• Lead internal and external audits (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, corporate audits).
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering. 3–5 years' 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.