EHS Lead

As EHS Lead you will provide guidance and expertise on all matters associated with Environmental, Health & safety, regulation and compliance. You will coordinate with all business units to develop, test and refine EHS processes and practices. You will engage with key stakeholders to innovate and implement processes to deliver best working practices whilst supporting business growth and creating a culture of excellence within the organisation You will lead the development and delivery of MEDITE SMARTPLY EHS strategy.

EHS Management:

• Lead and develop the EHS team across both sites.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation and planning.
• Management of ISO standards
• Develop a risk management program and support business continuity planning
• Develop environmental health and safety communications and campaigns
• Develop High risk work and ATEX controls
• Support project and maintenance Shutdowns to ensure compliance
• Support the accident/Incident investigation process to ensure that root cause can be implemented, and robust corrective actions are completed
• Coordinate all safety/compliance reporting both internally and externally
• Co-ordinate the bi-annual Assurance Mapping process with the Coillte Group.
• Manage, co-ordinate and communicate all aspects of the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Manage the Governance of both the internal and external audit program

Leadership & Coaching:

• Mentor and develop EHS teams
• Promote best practice in Risk & Compliance.
• Nurture the culture of continuous improvement & “no blame”.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Drive for Results: The drive to deliver goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance.
• Continuous improvement Mindset: Promoting best practice and seeking efficiencies to reduce waste
• Strategic Agility and Change Management: Support and enable organization change and effectiveness as a key enabler of the company’s long term strategic goals.
• Managing Business Process / Execution Excellence: The capacity to reduce complexity and create value.
• External Focus: Knowledge and insight of market developments, of changing regulatory and the non-financial disclosure environment.
• Independent and Organised: Team oriented with the ability to work independently. Self- starter who is resourceful, organised and detail oriented.
• Networking and Collaboration: Proven ability to build networks and influence people and teams effectively.

Desired Technical/Professional Competencies:

• Education and Experience: Third level qualification preferably in an EHS discipline. Experience in ISO auditing an advantage.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to plan and deliver the framework.
• Commercial/ Regulatory Acumen: Commercial awareness and strong understanding of the changing regulatory landscape.
• Communication: Excellent communication and inter-personal skills that engender trust.
• Other: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Q-Pulse)