Job Description :

EHSQ Manager

Littleconnell Brewery, Co.

Kildare

Permanent Contract

Closing date: 8th March 2026

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. We are proud to be a global leader in beverage alcohol with an exceptional portfolio of brands, including Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray, and many more.

A forward-thinking €200 million investment has brought an innovative, carbon-neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. This best-in-class facility is Ireland’s second-largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy. It’s where iconic beers like Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Kilkenny are crafted for a new generation.

About the Role

As the EHSQ Manager, you will be a key member of the Littleconnell leadership team. The EHSQ manager will be the line manager for two direct reports who are responsible for ongoing execution of quality and other aspects of governance. In addition, you will collaborate with multiple teams to gain insights and share best practices, including the central Beer Governance team and Diageo Technical teams.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ownership of site Governance Strategy - implementing a site wide plan for compliance.
• Accountable for site ISO accreditations (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) and compliance to relevant EH&S legislation (e.g. IE Licence).
• Ongoing development of the H&S, environmental and quality management system, acting as governance contact for all management of changes, communications, and leading any statutory engagement.
• Building a compliance culture across site - instilling an intrinsic link between governance and the day-to-day activities across the site and team.
• Accountable for the delivery of key governance related training programs.

About you

We are seeking an experienced people manager with a technical or science degree, or practical experience in EHSQ. You’ll have strong attention to detail and analytical skills and the ability to think creatively to develop and embed work practices and approaches.

In addition, you’ll bring:

• Minimum NEBOSH in Health and Safety and/or Environmental certification
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety and preferably some familiarity with Food Safety Legislation
• Experience working in ISO environments.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Experience managing budgets.
• IBD Brewing (advantageous).
• Understanding of IE License requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and cross-functionally.
• Experience working with external bodies (Bord Bia, DOA, HSA, etc.)

Working with us

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you make a note of this when you submit your application.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Littleconnell Brewery

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date:

2026-02-18