EHS Systems Manager
Morgan McKinley
Job Description
Location: Dublin or Athlone, Ireland (Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite)
Contract: 3-Year Fixed Term Contract
Travel: Approximately one trip to the US per quarter
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a global life sciences organisation to recruit an EHS Systems Manager on a 3-year fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in integrating a newly acquired business into an established global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) framework.
This role offers the chance to work across international sites, driving the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems while partnering with stakeholders across Ireland and the US.
If you enjoy building systems, driving change, and working across multinational environments, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
The Role
Reporting to the EHS leadership team, you will support the alignment of EHS systems across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practice across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and enhancing EHS management systems across multiple sites
- Supporting the integration of a newly acquired business into existing EHS frameworks
- Developing and maintaining EHS procedures, standards, and documentation
- Leading audits, gap assessments, and compliance activities
- Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Working closely with site teams and stakeholders to embed EHS best practices
- Analysing EHS data and producing reports to support decision-making
- Ensuring alignment with ISO standards and relevant US regulatory requirements
About You
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in EHS systems within manufacturing or other regulated environments.
You may come from industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, FMCG, or advanced manufacturing.
To be successful, you'll likely have:
- Experience building, implementing, or improving EHS management systems
- Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
- Auditing experience within manufacturing environments
- Experience developing procedures and managing EHS documentationExposure to multinational or multi-site organisations
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- An understanding of US regulatory requirements such as OSHA
- Lead Auditor certification
- Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experience
- Experience supporting acquisitions or business integration projects
What's on Offer?
- Healthcare allowance
- 25 days annual leave
- Onsite gym and kitchen facilities
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile global integration project