Health & Safety Manager - Food Manufacturing Location: Co. Monaghan (Town) Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent A leading food manufacturer based in Co. Monaghan (Town) is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management across its poultry and fish processing facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated H&S professional to take ownership of site safety, drive high standards, and promote a strong safety culture in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The Role Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust HSE management system, ensuring full compliance with Irish legislation and industry best practice. You will work closely with managers, supervisors, and production teams to ensure all safety processes are fully embedded and consistently followed. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies and procedures in compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Conduct and regularly review detailed risk assessments and safe systems of work across all operational areas. Lead incident and accident investigations, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintain accurate HSE documentation including audits, inspections, training records, and incident logs. Ensure compliance with HSA, DAFM, EPA, and local authority requirements. Deliver HSE training and inductions (manual handling, PPE, machinery safety, chemical awareness, etc.). Carry out regular safety and environmental audits across production, cold storage, engineering, and dispatch. Prepare for external inspections and audits (BRCGS, ISO 45001). Oversee contractor management including permits-to-work and method statements. Ensure machinery, equipment, and statutory inspections meet legal requirements. Produce monthly HSE reports and drive continuous improvement projects. What We're Looking For Essential: Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Level 7 Diploma, NISO Certificate, or equivalent). Minimum 5 years' H&S experience in food manufacturing or FMCG (poultry, fish, or meat preferred). Strong understanding of Irish H&S and environmental legislation. Proven experience in risk assessment, audit management, and incident investigation. Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and HSE management systems. Desirable: IOSH, NISO, or IIRSM membership (GradIOSH/CMIOSH an advantage). Experience with BRCGS, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. Environmental qualification (IEMA or similar). First Aid Responder and Fire Marshal training. What's on Offer Competitive salary of €50,000 - €55,000 Opportunity to lead HSE strategy at a high-performing manufacturing site A role with real influence, autonomy, and long-term career potential Skills: technical analytical and communication skills