EH&S Manager

Job title: EH&S Manager

Company: Boston Scientific


Job description: Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrowWe are seeking an EH&S Manager on a defined term (12 months) basis to join our team.Job Purpose:Sets direction for and reinforces the importance of Environmental, Health & Safety in the organisation. Manages the overall Environmental, Health & Safety program, including development and implementation of strategies, policies and practices. Works with plant senior management team to integrate Environment, Health & Safety performance into facility operations. Ensures EH&S strategies are are fully aligned with local and global business strategies. Develops opportunities to provide strategic and competitive advantage through cross-functional interaction. Provides leadership to drive continuous improvement in Environment, Health & Safety performance, while assuring comprehensive operational compliance. Delivers consistant EH&S performance that meets or exceeds core metrics.Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and reviews the Environmental, Health & Safety programme to ensure compliance with current and future legal, regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Manages regular strategic review of EHS in the organisation and provides appropriate objectives and programmes to improve overall EHS performance and to mitigate against future liabilities.
• Participation in management review meetings to present Environment, Health & Safety performance, discuss upcoming Environment, Health & Safety actions to improve functional performance, and proactively identify and promptly address Environment, Safety & Health issues which may affect operations or may provide strategic advantage to the business.
• Establishes and tracks metrics for assessing EH&S effectiveness in the organisation, including the OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), the OSHA Lost Worktime Rate (LWR) and ISO 14001 environmental performance goals.
• Develops and executes a plan to reduce worker injury and lost time rates.
• Leads the creation and maintenance of an appropriate EH&S culture through cross-functional cooperation, communications, promotions and training.
• Establishes the priorities and manages the implementation of environmental management programmes.
• Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Environmental Management System. (ISO 14001).
• Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Safety Management System. (ISO 45001).
• Responsible for appropriate procedures, approvals, co-ordination and control of hazardous, regulated and solid wastes.
• Manages all EH&S regulatory reporting requirements.
• Responsible for emergency planning and takes leadership role in EH&S emergency situations. Ensures that adequate evacuation and response arrangements are in place for fire, accidents and all other emergency situations.
• Represents the company on EH&S affairs with relevant external parties ensuring adequate response to all regulatory and legal issues.
• Works in partnership with other Boston Scientific EH&S professionals to establish or adopt company demonstrated best practices relevant to our Industry.
• Is the Site Lead for EH&S Essentials deployment and Essentials Strategic Assessment execution.
• Delivers a strong safety culture programme which promotes responsibility, ownership and behaviour among all employees.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Requires a minimum level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline.

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience of managing and leading a team of EH&S professionals.
• Experienced in all areas of Health & Safety including maintaining policies, assessing risks, training, audits & inspection, managing incidents and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of Irish & European EHS Legislation.

• Self motivated, results and solution oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong leadership abilities.

• Ability to work as part of a team and meet targets/goals efficiently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in implementing and sustaining ISO 45001-certified Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!To search and apply for open positions, visit:At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please emailthe recruitment process, please emailN/A

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Location: Cork

Job date: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:53:56 GMT

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