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Head of Environmental Health and Safety, Cork

EMD Group (Merck KGaA)Ireland2 weeks ago

Description

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Role:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br>As the Head of EHS, you will be responsible for developing and executing our company's comprehensive environmental, health, and safety strategy. This pivotal role ensures alignment with our business objectives while maintaining compliance across all operations. You will lead efforts in EHS risk identification and mitigation, utilize data analytics to monitor trends, and manage emergency response plans for critical incidents. Additionally, you will cultivate a safety-driven culture by establishing performance metrics and ensuring the effective integration of safety protocols and training throughout the organization. This position also includes oversight of the EHS function budget.</span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Act as a role model in coaching and mentoring to enhance both team and individual performance.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Expertly identify issues and foster problem-solving capabilities within the organization.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Promote autonomous teams, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and local decision-making.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, leveraging data for proactive risk management.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use data analytics to identify and mitigate potential hazards, fostering a comprehensive safety culture.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Swiftly address unforeseen safety, health, or environmental incidents with real-time monitoring and response strategies.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maintain a strong knowledge of local and global sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Encourage the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices for continuous improvement in EHS.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Define and communicate a visionary safety strategy that aligns with organizational goals.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the EHS program and ensure compliance with regulations.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who You Are:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hold an honors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline; a postgraduate qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety is advantageous.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Possess at least 10 years of experience in an EHS role or equivalent.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have relevant leadership experience in a health and safety manufacturing environment, with direct process safety and/or machine safety experience being a distinct advantage.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Demonstrate a strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulatory requirements and technical codes of practice.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a proven track record of successful interactions with regulatory agencies.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exhibit strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Show a demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; 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