Regional (EHS) Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE : AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at  www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager to support the Avery Dennison Flooring Adhesive Division including sites in Dalton, GA, Alvarado, TX, and Fontana, CA. In this role, you will participate on our leadership team and report to the Regional Plant Manager and Director of Employee Health and Safety.

What you will be doing :

Fully Integrate the Flooring Adhesive Division sites into the Avery Dennison EHS Management System,

Organizing and controlling the EHS functions of the five facilities (GA - 3, TX - 1, CA - 1) to ensure that an effective accident prevention and regulatory compliance program is maintained.

Responsible for overall implementation of EHS with respect to federal, state and local requirements including company specific policies and programs.

Integration of Company and facility level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection and safe operating conditions.

Tracking and regularly reporting the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives.

Maintaining OSHA 300 log, form 301, and all other governmental and corporate database records.

Organizing and controlling an effective accident prevention program.

Investigate all releases, injuries and near-misses to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.

Act as the main point of contact regarding OSHA process safety management to ensure overall compliance and coordination of resources related to flammable liquids safety.

Coordinating the Job Safety Analysis program and OSHA PPE compliance program and maintaining the SDS system.

Conducting periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and sanitary standards and regulations.

Driving continuous improvement and delivering strong results from behavioral based processes.

Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations including Title V air program, RCRA LQG hazardous waste, general SW programs and annual TRI reporting.

Identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices and developing hazard control practices and programs.

Reviewing plant incident statistics and making recommendations for correction of problem areas.

Conducting periodic risk assessments of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and sanitary standards and regulations.

Provide advice, assist, and audit the front line leadership to ensure that effective EHS is implemented and working.

Maintain working relationships with Regulatory Agencies and chair or co- chair and lead the Safety Committees.

Maintaining the facility's compliance records for permits. Reviewing Federal, State and local regulation changes that impact permits and permit compliance. Interfacing with regulatory agencies, as needed.

Identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices and developing hazard control practices and programs.

Supporting and assisting in the tracking of site / corporate sustainability objectives.

Help champion health and wellness initiatives.

Assist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures.

Actively participate in the Corporate EHS Network.

Coach, Develop, and Support the other EHS employees within the facilities to achieve the overall environmental, health, and safety goals of the business.

Spend significant time engaging with operations personnel to drive a strong, health & safety culture.

Serve as a member of the site leadership team and network with peers to drive success and assist the site in attaining its goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Experience integrating acquisition businesses into existing EHS Programs desired.

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or related field preferred

Advanced professional EHS certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, QEP, CEA, REM etc.) preferred and experience with behavior-based safety initiative desired.

4+ years of EHS leadership experience with progressive work assignments (manufacturing setting preferred)

Air permitting, waste management, and stormwater management and reporting experience is a plus.

Strong leadership, managerial, training, and mentoring skills.

Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures and programs.

Experience in NFPA 101 life safety codes, NFPA 70E, OSHA & EPA Regulations, .

Strong Project / Problem resolution skills.

Understanding of applicable computer systems including google based tools. Good written, verbal, communication and presentation skills.

Strong mentoring, facilitating and training skills with the flexibility to support a 24 hour 7 day manufacturing schedule.

Up to 40% travel required

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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