Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

We are currently seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to join the Industrial and Healthcare Materials Group in Mentor, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and leading an elite safety culture in which team members are engaged in driving safety performance. As part of our team, you will serve as a resource to the Plant Manager in regards to EHS matters and act as a daily point of contact for all EHS issues.

• Develop, implement and integrate EHS programs, standards, training, and facility specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and Company policies. Lead EHS programs including, but not limited to Hazcom, Process Safety Management (PSM), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Title V, stormwater, hearing conservation, lock out tag out, confined space entry, machine guarding, and employee participation programs..
• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing management of process safety related to flammable liquids.
• Investigate all releases, injuries and near-misses to root cause. Reviews plant incident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas.
• Perform risk assessments. Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs.
• Evaluate new EHS technologies and processes to develop strategies and tactics for reducing workplace and operational hazards and environmental impacts.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and sanitary standards and regulations.
• Integrate management systems with engineering/maintenance and program documentation and schedules to maintain regulatory compliance and safe operating conditions.
• Maintain facility's compliance records, reports and permits.
• Assist line and staff management in understanding EHS regulations, and company policies/initiatives. Aligns corporate and local EHS goals and strategies.
• Lead employee training programs regarding EHS behaviors and compliance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Environmental Engineering/ Science or related field.

• 5+ years of Industrial safety and occupational EHS within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong leadership, managerial, training, facilitation and mentoring skills.

• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures and programs. Experience in life safety codes: EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and Industrial hygiene.

• Strong Project/Problem Resolution skills.

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Collaboration, Databases and function specific software.

 Preferred:

• Advanced professional EHS certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, Process Safety Management or similar structured safety management system.

• Prior direct management experience.

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.