Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About Chanelle Pharma and the Role

Chanelle Pharma aims to become a leading global supplier of high-quality and competitively priced pharmaceutical products, offering exceptional services and support to customers. We are currently seeking a seasoned Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and enhance our EHS program at our Loughrea manufacturing site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the EHS strategy in alignment with Chanelle Pharma's overarching 'Winning Formula' and continuous improvement objectives.
• Oversee EH&S compliance audits and manage the EHS plan across all company sites.
• Maintain and update the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System to monitor and reduce environmental impacts stemming from company operations.
• Lead the Risk Management program by identifying and assessing potential hazards, devising strategies to mitigate risks, and ensuring ongoing adherence to safety protocols and standards.
• Supervise and nurture a team of EHS specialists, fostering their continued professional development.
• Manage on-site Occupational Health services, ensuring full compliance with health regulations, advocating employee well-being, and implementing proactive health surveillance including ergonomic and workspace assessments.
• Head the emergency response program with regular drills and plan evaluations to comply with best practices and regulations.
• Act as the company’s representative during audits and site visits by regulatory authorities such as HSA, Uisce Éireann, Insurers, Repak, and customers.
• Keep management updated on EHS performance metrics and KPIs.
• Administer incident and accident reporting processes, conduct root cause analyses, and oversee preventative actions.
• Execute projects and assignments as delegated by the General Manager.
• Maintain EH&S procedures and ensure all legal compliance requirements are met.
• Develop and implement a company-wide EHS training and communication strategy to support compliance and safety awareness.
• Ensure maintenance of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) compliance program.
• Verify that contractor safety protocols are enforced according to company standards.
• Contribute to Chanelle’s Sustainability program including Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting efforts to fulfill sustainability goals.
• Provide EH&S performance data and updates to the Board and Senior Management.

Required Experience and Skills

• At minimum, eight years of experience in EHS management, ideally within a manufacturing context.
• At least four to five years' experience specifically in Pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with in-depth regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of safety standards relevant to chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in project management and chemical safety protocols.

Educational Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Health & Safety or Environmental discipline is required.
• Occupational Health and Safety qualification is highly desirable.