Environmental & Sustainability Officer

at  ABP Ireland Poland

ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

ABP Ireland & Poland is a division of ABP Food Group and is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness organisation. We are the UK and Ireland’s largest beef processor. We work with 30,000 farmers across Ireland and Poland and supply quality red meat products to many of Europe’s leading retailers and food service companies.
We are recruiting for an Environmental & Sustainability Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be based in ABP Clones, Teehill, Clones, Co Monaghan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Environmental & Sustainability Officer is responsible for overseeing the environmental performance of the site, coordinating and implementing a site-wide environmental strategy. They manage the sustainability policies of the company and achieve targets set by the company on reducing energy, waste, emissions etc.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification in a relevant subject related to Environment and Sustainability Management
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment considered desirable but not essential.
Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation, and manage multiple tasks while prioritizing effectively.
Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and stakeholders both on-site and within the broader organization.
The Environmental & Sustainability Officer will be reporting directly to the site General Manager and Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager.

Maintain, implement, and manage environmental policies and management systems.
Support and maintain ISO 14001 certification & ISO 50001 as required to ensure compliance with the standard
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, staying updated on both Irish and European regulations.
Liaise with relevant bodies such as the EPA, local authorities, and public organizations.
Monitor all emissions and emission points in accordance with licensing requirements.
Generate reports in response to legislative requirements inherent in the licenses.
Oversee the operational management and supervision of the site’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), support the WWTP Operator on a daily basis to ensure compliance and completing daily WWTP paperwork.
Continuously review electricity and water usage as part of energy management efforts.
Manage sludge treatment optimization and removal operations.
Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives.
Lead sustainability reporting and improvement initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction.
Responsible for upkeep of The Environmental Management System.
Assist in and provide input for project management involving the installation of new environmental equipment and technology.
Contribute to the development and implementation of site decarbonization plans.
Attend Audits & site inspections for EPA licence, ISO 14001, 50001, EWS
Lead by example, upholding the company’s values in all areas of work.