Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Merit Medical · Galway
Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Sustainability Manager to join our Galway-based medical device manufacturing site. This is a key leadership role in a highly regulated, FDA-inspected environment, responsible for driving a best-in-class safety culture while leading our sustainability and environmental initiatives.You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, supporting operational excellence, and advancing our ESG commitments in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting.
Duties & Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Lead and continuously improve the site’s EHS strategy in line with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with Irish HSA regulations, EU Directives, and global standards
- Maintain and develop ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Act as EHS lead during audits and inspections (FDA, Notified Body, Corporate)
- Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Managing daily, weekly, or monthly EHS reporting and metrics for the facility.
- Coordinate and manage EHS induction and training programmes for all site personnel.
Manufacturing & Operational Safety
- Support a multi-shift, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Lead risk assessments across:
- Cleanrooms and controlled environments
- Automation and equipment safety
- Chemical and hazardous materials handling
- Ensure safe execution of engineering projects, expansions, and contractor activities
Sustainability & ESG Leadership
- Drive site sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate ESG goals
- Lead programs to reduce:
- Energy consumption and carbon footprint
- Waste (including regulated medical waste)
- Water usage
- Support sustainability reporting (e.g., CSRD, internal ESG metrics)
- Promote circular economy and environmentally responsible practices
Culture & Leadership
- Build a proactive, engagement-driven safety culture
- Partner with site leadership to embed accountability at all levels
- Lead team of EHS specialists ensuring ongoing growth and development of team members.
- Deliver training and awareness programs across EHS and sustainability
- Adhere to Merits values and drive employee engagement through safety and environmental initiatives
Continuous Improvement
- Integrate EHS into Lean and operational excellence initiatives
- Analyse performance data and drive improvements through KPIs
- Identify opportunities to enhance safety and environmental performance
Summary of Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7+ years’ experience in EHS within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience in an FDA-regulated or highly regulated industry is highly desirable
- Proven track record in leading sustainability or ESG initiatives
- Strong knowledge of Irish and EU EHS legislation
- Experience with cleanroom or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills
- Highly motivated team player with strong collaboration skills.
- Data-driven approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience with EHS systems (e.g., Enablon, Intelex)
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Key Benefits
Attractive Salary package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Health Insurance Cover
Life assurance
Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
Excellent career progression opportunities
Recognition scheme
Free Parking
Educational assistance
Internal training courses
Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
Active Sports and Social Club
We are Global
Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.
Medtech Company of the Year Winner
Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.
People Development
At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!
Culture
A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.