Senior EHS Lead– Tipperary

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to join a leading medical device manufacturing organisation based in Tipperary. This is a strategic, senior- level role offering a defined pathway to EHS Manager, as part of a structured succession plan already in place.

This position is ideal for a people-focused leader who is ready to step into a broader leadership remit, influence site culture, and play a key role in supporting ongoing site growth and expansion.

The Opportunity

As a senior member of the EHS function, you will:

• Lead and shape the site’s EHS strategy and culture
• Provide people leadership and mentorship to EHS team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Act as a key successor to the EHS Manager role, with development and transition plans already defined
• Contribute to a high-growth, investment-driven manufacturing site

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and continuously improve site-wide EHS programs and initiatives
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and control implementation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2018 and all relevant regulatory requirements
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and external authorities
• Provide leadership and coaching to supervisors and teams on EHS best practices
• Oversee emergency response planning and execution
• Lead EHS audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Drive excellence in chemical safety and hazardous waste management
• Monitor, analyse, and report EHS performance metrics to leadership

Your Profile

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline (Level 8 minimum)
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior EHS role, ideally within medical devices or regulated manufacturing
• Proven people leadership or team mentoring experience (formal or informal)
• Strong working knowledge of Irish and EU EHS legislation
• Experience managing or contributing to EHS management systems and audits
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with the ambition to step into an EHS Manager role

For further information on this Senior EHS Lead role in Tipperary please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/. Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval.

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