Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong manufacturing background looking for an opportunity to lead site-wide safety and drive continuous improvement?
Our client, an established manufacturing organisation in Cork, is seeking a Health & Safety individual to take ownership of the site safety function.
This is a standalone leadership role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior management and operational teams to strengthen safety standards, ensure compliance and build a proactive safety culture across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the site Health & Safety strategy, policies and improvement programmes.
- Maintain effective Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and ISO 45001 requirements.
- Review and maintain risk assessments, safety statements, procedures and safe systems of work.
- Lead incident investigations, identify trends and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor Health & Safety performance through audits, KPIs and management reporting.
- Develop and deliver employee inductions, training and safety awareness programmes.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and senior management to identify risks and implement practical improvements.
- Promote employee engagement, safety ownership and continuous improvement across the site.
What We Are Looking For
- A third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Safety Management Systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and experience with auditing.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge unsafe practices.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of site safety.
What Is on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company pension.
- Education assistance.
- Sick pay.
- Company events.
- A standalone leadership position with responsibility for the full site Health & Safety function.
- The opportunity to shape safety culture and deliver meaningful improvements within an established manufacturing business.
Apply Today
If you have a strong manufacturing background and the experience to lead and develop a site-wide Health & Safety function, apply today with your CV.
