Health and Safety Lead
Location: Kildare
Permanent Role
Monday - Friday (On-site)


An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Health and Safety Manager to join a leading manufacturing company, to recruit for the role of Health and Safety Manager. This company operates within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is renowned for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and product quality. With a well-established presence in both domestic and international markets, they continue to expand and invest in their people and operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a dynamic organization at the forefront of the sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the EHS function, providing leadership in the absence of the EHS Manager.
• Lead the investigation and documentation of workplace accidents, near misses, and incidents; ensure the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Review and update site safety documentation, including risk assessments, safety statements, procedures, and work instructions.
• Coordinate safety-related training programs, maintaining up-to-date training matrices and ensuring all compliance and development needs are met on schedule.
• Manage contractor safety programs in collaboration with the engineering team, including contractor induction, documentation checks, and on-site audits.
• Conduct regular internal audits and safety inspections, reporting findings and tracking the timely closure of any corrective actions.
• Support the development and delivery of EHS communications such as toolbox talks, safety alerts, and awareness campaigns to promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Monitor and analyse safety data and incident trends; report daily safety performance to the operations management team.
• Play a key role in preparing for and facilitating external compliance and regulatory audits.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the site's safety performance, working with teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Maintain and manage emergency preparedness programs, covering fire drills, chemical management, and workplace vehicle operations.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Health & Safety or a similar field.
• 1–3 years’ experience within manufacturing, industrial, construction or other high-risk sectors is preferred.
• Certified Manual Handling Instructor.
• Accredited Train the Trainer certification.
• Occupational First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage across different levels of the organisation.
• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a high level of competency in reporting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiarity with EHS management systems.
• A self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a wider cross-functional team.
• Professional confidence to ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld.

• Company Pension Scheme
• Graduate Programme
• Long Service Programme
• Wellness Programme
• Cycle to work Scheme

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Health and Safety Manager position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13063

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