Senior Manager - EH&S

EH&S Senior Manager - Stryker, Anngrove

This is a high-impact, site-wide leadership role at Stryker’s cutting-edge 3D printing facility – Anngrove. Far beyond traditional operations, this position plays a pivotal role across Advanced Operations, R&D, and the integration of next-generation technologies and equipment, shaping the future of innovation and safety at one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in the industry.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.

• Preparation and delivery of training programmes including induction and job specific EHS topics

• Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.

• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders

• Leads on EHS issues, stays abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions. Readily shares expertise with others

• Leads the Emergency Response Programme ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site

• Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place. Monitor’s incident trends identifying areas requiring action. Leads investigations as necessary.

• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.

• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programmes are in place for the site

• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary. 

• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programme in line with licence requirements

• Leads EHS projects on site as required and supports cross functional teams

• Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same.

• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations

• Manages spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across EHS service and equipment providers.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• Third level qualification (minimum NFQ 8) in EHS, Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• A proven track record of success as an EHS Manager in a large Medical Device (or related industry) manufacturing facility is desirable.

• Ongoing professional development in the area of EHS desirable

• 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent (6 years minimum within an engineering or science related role with NFQ 7)

• 3+ years direct supervision responsibilities.

• Exceptional EHS experience and implementation of processes/systems to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Ability to interpret EHS/regulatory requirements and lead programmes to meet requirements and bring performance to the next level.

• Experience in leading cross functional project teams.

• Proven strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.

• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.

• Comprehensive experience in dealing with EHS regulators e.g.   H.S.A., E.P.A, Local Councils etc.

• Relevant professional body qualification or accreditations.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

• Excellent communication, problem solving, time management and organisational skills.

• Autonomous decision maker and the go-to person for other team members

• Directs work activities, projects based on a clear understanding of stakeholder and customer needs.

• Works to identify and implement process improvements associated with EHS systems and procedures

• Actively seeks feedback to enhance performance and contribution.

• Promotes sharing of expertise and a free flow of EHS information across the organisation.

• Works collaboratively to identify the behaviours, knowledge and skills required to achieve goals; identifies specific areas for feedback, coaching and development.

• Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action.

• Actively works to reward performance and achievement of critical outcomes.

• Empowers team members with responsibilities and authority that will assist in their development.

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