Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Tirlán Tirlán, food and nutrition

Environmental Health & Safety Manager Virginia, Co. Cavan

Tirlán is a world‑class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients and leading consumer and agri brands. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion and managing 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Virginia, Co. Cavan. Reporting to the Site Manager, the EH&S Manager will lead, direct and deliver all activity in relation to Environmental Health & Safety on‑site. The successful candidate will establish and promote a best‑in‑class EH&S culture with the site management team and employees.

This is an on‑site role that includes supporting the weekend roster (approximately 4–5 weekends per year).

• Develop and implement the site EH&S Management strategy ensuring alignment with the central Tirlán EH&S strategy and continuous improvement agenda.
• Develop, manage and lead a culture of zero harm across the site, ensuring a management‑led approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the site EH&S risk assessment programme with the site management team to agree and manage prioritised programmes to reduce risks.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to and keep up to date with new legislation and standards, including maintenance of the site’s Industrial Emissions (IE) licence and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) permit requirements.
• Manage the operation and performance of the on‑site Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Develop, deploy and manage the site EH&S training programme ensuring statutory requirements are met and best practice is applied.
• Lead on‑site Environmental Health & Safety improvement, awareness and engagement programmes and act as a role model for the site’s values and behaviours.
• Coordinate Occupational Health and Sustainability programmes for the site.
• Develop and manage site EH&S KPIs and ensure Tirlán KPI reporting requirements are adhered to.
• Support the Production Manager to maximise EH&S KPIs in line with overall production targets.
• Represent the company in interactions with external agencies and stakeholders such as HSA, Cavan County Council, insurers and others.
• Co‑ordinate internal and external inspections, audit programmes and lead & drive adherence to external system accreditations such as ISO 14001 and Tirlán Risk Management Safety.
• Lead investigations of accidents/incidents on‑site.

• Third level qualification in Health & Safety, Food, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Health and Safety role in the dairy, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, preferably including management experience.
• Experience in wastewater treatment plant operation.
• Knowledge of EU ETS and GHG permitting is a distinct advantage.
• Results‑driven with high performance capability in a fast‑moving challenging business environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire others.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi‑functional teams work in a hybrid environment.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status or disability status. We believe that diversity of perspectives, life experience and background drives innovation and delivers growth.

Tirlán is a values‑based organisation.