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S enior Manager, EH&S

This role mentors and supports our Manufacturing site in Carrigtwohill, Cork (Tullagreen). Ensuring delivery of the EHS strategy and processes that meet business needs. Responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and execution of the end-to-end EHS process.

This role will have responsibility for mitigating risk in all areas across the business and the individual will need to demonstrate that they have a strong EHS and Compliance background with a proven ability to mitigate risk.  

You will be responsible for ensuring the business meets the necessary legislative obligations and drive the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and related Environmental Management in the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.

• Preparation and delivery of training programmes including induction and job specific EHS topics

• Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.

• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders

• Leads on EHS issues, stays abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions. Readily shares expertise with others

• Leads the Emergency Response Programme ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site

• Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place. Monitor’s incident trends identifying areas requiring action. Leads investigations as necessary.

• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.

• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programmes are in place for the site

• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary. 

• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programme in line with license requirements

• Leads EHS projects on site as required and supports cross functional teams

• Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same.

• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations

• Manages spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across EHS service and equipment providers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Third level qualification (minimum NFQ 8) in EHS, Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• A proven track record of success as an EHS Manager in a large Medical Device (or related industry) manufacturing facility is desirable.

• Ongoing professional development in the area of EHS desirable

• 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent (6 years minimum within an engineering or science related role with NFQ 7)

• 3+ years direct supervision responsibilities.

• Exceptional EHS experience and implementation of processes/systems to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Ability to interpret EHS/regulatory requirements and lead programmes to meet requirements and bring performance to the next level.

• Experience in leading cross functional project teams.

• Proven strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.

• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.

• Comprehensive experience in dealing with EHS regulators e.g.   H.S.A., E.P.A, Local Councils etc.

• Relevant professional body qualification or accreditations.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

• Autonomous decision maker and the go-to person for other team members

• Works to identify and implement process improvements associated with EHS systems and procedures

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.