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Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team via jobs@eu.averydennison.com
We have a great opportunity for a Regional EHS Director, Materials Group Europe position.
Ideally, you can be located in one of our major sites in Europe (Germany, France, Luxembourg,...).
In this strategic and yet very operational role, you will report to the directly to the VP EHS with a strong dotted line to the VP Operations & Supply Chain, Europe.
Your main missions will be the following:
- Direct the regional EHS OGSM vision, strategy and action plans that are aligned with Operations & Supply Chain strategies. Chairs and oversees the regional EHS Linkage team calls and meetings to track and monitor OGSM objectives and incident trends.
- Manage strategies for safety culture and injury prevention.
- Facilitate and participate in facility-level risk assessments and self-inspection processes, oversee gaps to ensure prompt correction of identified gaps and documentation of corrective actions.
- Provide regional technical assistance on corporate initiatives, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Ensure appropriate notification of environmental, health and safety-related incidents to regulatory authorities and/or internal management teams.
- Identify plants with subpar EHS performance and works with the plant leadership teams to review results, create an improvement plan and accountabilities with specific due dates. Offers consultative support and follow up.
- Guide internal business leaders at all levels of the organization on company specific EHS requirements & initiatives.
- Conduct environmental, health and safety incident-related investigations, root-cause analysis, and monitors closure of EHS incident action items..
- Identify appropriate resource needs for facilities within the region, and evaluates and analyzes indicators (leading and lagging) and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with HR and plant managers in hiring, coaching and developing EHS talent to achieve a high level of performance as a part of the plant leadership team.; Also partners with site leadership during the hiring process for EHS roles.
- Assess impacts of emerging issues and changing business strategies as it relates to EHS initiatives.
- Partner with the corporate Global EHS Leadership Team to support the development of corporate strategies, standards, programs and processes that drive standardization and consistency.
- Provide technical expertise and recommended solutions for resolving complex issues, serves as a sounding board before final actions are agreed.
- Ensure accountability within the team related to overall regulatory compliance as well as metrics and associated data entry.
- Collaborate and supports Sustainability metrics associated with EHS (RIR, waste, landfill free, recycle).
Let's talk about you !
- You have a degree in environmental engineering, occupational safety, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in safety in a manufacturing environment.
- you possess proven leadership skills - you areable to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
- You have high energy and a passion for excellence, bias for action, adaptability, and resilience.
- you have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- you can bring a business partner approach to solving problems with stakeholders.
- You possess critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively resolve conflicts.
- you have a broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and customer value.
- you have the ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.
- You are self-confident and you have the ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.
- you are ready to travel to facilities in Europe as required, at least 25% of the time.
Additional Information
Why join us ?
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life.
Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone.
We offer:
- Workplace Flexibility
- Structured learning and development
- Mentoring program
- Competitive total rewards
We look forward to receiving your application !
