Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Job title:

Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Company

CREGG Recruitment

Job description

Job Title:
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
Location:
Galway
Industry:
Medical Device Manufacturing
Company information:
Galway’s world leading medical device manufacturer
Role Profile
Advises and guides the company and demonstrates leadership on EHS matters to ensure the safety and health of the workforce
Experience Required

• Leads safety programs to include emergency response, risk assessment and chemical compliance
• Maintain plant statistic, performance to goals and other records necessary to document ISO45001:2018 Management System status and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Represent Boston Scientific to outside parties, such as regulatory agencies.
• Represent Boston Scientific at local and national government bodies to ensure legal Health and Safety compliance.
• Maintain metrics for assessing EH&S effectiveness.
• Direct all aspects of chemical handling and hazardous waste management to remain in compliance and maintain operating efficiency by assessing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, determining the most suitable method for handling specific types of waste, and ensuring that operating practices are in full compliance with regulations.
• Works with Supervisors, Managers and Leadership to identify and control significant health and safety impacts of operations.
• Takes a central role in working with internal committees and training efforts.
• Ensures that all required records are prepared and maintained.
• Participates in and prepares for EHS inspections by external agencies, and all system audits.
• Investigates, prepares, communicates and manages reports on incidents, injuries, ill-health, and corrective actions as required

Key qualifications:

• Level 8 Bachelors Degree (240 credits) in Occupational, Health and Safety Degree or other relevant 3rd level qualification
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience ideally in Medical Device Industry or in a senior EHS role
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and ability to interpret and translate such information into business policy and procedures.
• A persuasive influencer and negotiator
• Demonstrated ability to successfully influence key internal and external stakeholders and identify external issues which will impact business performance.
• Proven ability to act as an advocate for the development and implementation of change

Benefits
Healthcare for you and dependents, Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension, on-site gym etc
Contact Information
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please contact:
Rachel Mc Mahon
Email: rachel@cregg.ie
Phone: 0860127415

Expected salary

Location

Galway

Job date

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:34:41 GMT

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