ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Actively promote EHS ownership among managers across the site and support continuous improvement through regular training, awareness activities, and collaboration. identify, plan and drive EHS continuous improvements initiatives driving a culture of safety excellence.

·        Maintain and enhance the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring effective implementation and continuous compliance.

·        Provide senior management with regular EHS  performance reports & KPIs including relevant internal and regulatory metrics.

·        Manage, develop and provide EHS training as required to all employees, contractors & visitors.

·        Lead sustainability programmes including energy usage, waste management and other impact reduction initiatives. 

·        Manage customer sustainability assessments, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and/or other product environmental evaluation tools.

·        Maintain robust document control and EHS management systems to support transparency, traceability, and compliance.

·        Manage complex EHS issues that arise ensuring solutions meet Harmac’s quality standards and business requirements

·        Ensure EHS policies, procedures and company safety statement comply with regulatory requirements.

·        Support the EHS accident and incident management process on-site in accordance with HSA and corporate requirements, including investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action management.

·        Lead and manage the risk assessment programme.

·        Keep up to date with all relevant legal changes or developments and ensure compliance in a timely manner.

·        Represent the company during external audits or inspections and liaise as required.

·        Carry out regular audits/inspections to measure EHS compliance with site procedures and legal requirements.

·        Conform to the requirements of the quality and environmental management system.

·        Additional projects and/or ad hoc duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Level 8 Degree in Environmental Health & Safety is desirable
• Minimum of 5 years’  health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable, with medical device experience being preferable.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering sustainability and environmental initiatives, particularly those aligned with EHS objectives and compliance frameworks is desirable.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues across all departments
• Ability to work on own initiative.

·        Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise own daily work routine to meet established schedule.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills.

·        Strong communication and influencing skills