EH&S Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Drogheda, Co. Louth | Full-time | On-site

Shape a safer, more sustainable future at Tirlán

At Tirlán, we're passionate about nourishing the world while supporting our farmers, communities and customers. As one of Ireland's leading food and nutrition businesses, we combine a proud agricultural heritage with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence.

We are now seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our Drogheda manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in driving our safety-first culture, supporting environmental compliance, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that positively impact our people, operations and sustainability ambitions.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will partner with site leadership and wider EHS teams to create and maintain a world-class EHS environment where everyone goes home safe every day.

What you'll be responsible for

Leadership & Culture

• Champion a proactive, values-led safety culture across the site.
• Provide visible leadership and support to managers, supervisors and employees. 
• Drive engagement programmes that promote safe behaviours, workforce involvement and continuous improvement.
• Lead and influence EHS performance through collaboration with site leadership teams.

Environmental, Health & Safety Management

• Develop and implement the site's EHS strategy, aligned with Tirlán's wider business and sustainability objectives.
• Maintain robust EHS management systems and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Lead site risk assessment programmes and support the implementation of effective risk reduction measures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of any new requirements.
• Actively contribute to the wider Environmental, Health and Safety network by fostering collaboration, sharing lessons learned, and promoting continuous improvement.

Compliance & Governance

• Manage all environmental licence obligations and reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary site contact for external regulatory bodies and stakeholders, including the EPA, HSA, Irish Water, local authorities and insurers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring successful outcomes and continuous compliance.
• Lead and maintain certification requirements, including ISO 14001 and other relevant management systems.
• Coordinate and deliver regular Environmental, Health and Safety performance reporting to internal stakeholders, including the Head of EHS, providing clear insights to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement

• Drive site EHS performance through data, KPIs and targeted improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and oversee site EHS training and competency programmes.
• Coordinate occupational health, wellbeing and sustainability initiatives across the site.
• Manage waste, recycling and environmental performance programmes.
• Prepare and submit the site's Annual Environmental Report (AER).
• Coordinate and maintain EHS systems to support compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the food, dairy, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing sectors is desirable.
• Previous leadership or people management experience would be advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Passionate about creating safe, sustainable and high-performing workplaces.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience delivering EHS improvements within a continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Results-focused with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why join Tirlán?

At Tirlán, you'll be joining a purpose-driven organisation with deep roots in farming communities and a global reach. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented colleagues who are committed to safety, sustainability and excellence.

We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• The chance to contribute to industry-leading sustainability initiatives
• A role where your expertise can make a real difference to our people and operations

About Tirlán

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, focused on creating value for our farmer members while delivering high-quality ingredients, dairy products and nutritional solutions to customers around the world.

With a network of manufacturing facilities, agri-retail outlets and a presence in more than 80 countries, Tirlán's portfolio includes leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden, Truly Grass Fed, Wexford and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

Sustainability is central to everything we do, with ambitious environmental goals embedded throughout our business through our Living Proof sustainability strategy.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Tirlán, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our business. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com