ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 36,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Over the past 80+ years, we have grown from one bright idea into a global Fortune 500® corporation that continues to advance quality and innovation in materials science. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of over $7 billion in 2020.  Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON RBIS

Avery Dennison RBIS, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.8+ billion business of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY). Avery Dennison RBIS provides intelligent, creative and sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. We elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments and packaging solutions that enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through RFID enabled inventory and loss prevention solutions, price management, global compliance, and brand security solutions.

Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global marketplace with operations in 115 locations, 50 countries, across 6 continents. For more information, visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.

EHS Programs & Management System Responsibilities

• Implantation of company EHS compliance programs and develops facility specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements.
• Implements and Integrates Company EHS programs and develops facility-specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and Company policies. 
• Actively participate in the development of EHS program components: operational procedure, work instructions, training material, standards, etc.
• May serve as Company EHS Program Owner, leading the effort to develop or maintain procedures, standards, and training. 
• Develops and implements facility-level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection, and safe operating conditions. 

Reporting & Documentation

• Requirements include the integration of environmental, health, and safety management systems with engineering and program documentation and schedules to maintain regulatory compliance and safe operating conditions.
• Reduce liability within a facility and ensure all safety and environmental recommendations are completed and documented.
• Compile process safety information for each covered process and keep it readily accessible to process employees and management as well as updated on an annual basis.
• Use a structured processes scorecard to measure and communicate EHS performance with both leading results and indicators.

Training, Resource & Counsel

• Serve as a resource to the site manager in regard to EHS matters and act as the daily point of contact for all EHS issues.  Assists line and staff management in understanding EHS regulations and standards, including guidance on handling EHS compliance, inspections, and citations.
• Organize and control the EHS functions of the site(s) to ensure that an effective accident prevention program is maintained and that appropriate measures are taken to comply with Corporate, EHS, and related safety and environmental policies agencies, and directives.  Ensure that the company stays in compliance with company & client policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws. 
• Provides advice and counsel to product and process engineers and leads to incorporate environmental health and safety principles and concepts to prevent workplace, operational hazards, and environmental impacts.
• Implements environmental, health, and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Function as the contractor-plant representative to assure compliance with all PSM-related requirements from contractors.
• Act as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams.  Investigate all releases, injuries, and near-misses.
• The position may also be responsible for treating minor injuries, managing workmen's comp. cases, EHS training, recordkeeping, performing accident investigations, etc.

Compliance & Safety Programs

• Manage Job Safety Analysis program and EHS PPE compliance program.  
• Maintain each facility's compliance records for permits. Review Federal, State, and local regulation changes that impact permits and permit compliance. 
• Coordinates and resolves regulatory issues with customers to meet business requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the process safety program to assure compliance with all 14 elements of PSM.
• Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.  Maintain MSDS system.
• Reviews proposed CERs and approve them from an EHS perspective.   Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance departments ensuring EHS compliance of projects and equipment. 
• Manage industrial hygiene program.  Maintain and calibrate industrial hygiene testing equipment.  Coordinate and conduct periodic industrial hygiene monitoring of noise, air quality, and other IH levels.
• Investigates compliance issues in conjunction with line and staff personnel. Notify top management of pertinent details. Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with critical environmental, safety, and health issues.   
• Reviews plant incident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas.  
• Conducts periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and sanitary standards and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering / Science, or related field. Bachelors in mechanical / chemical/ electrical engineering or Industrial Safety along with diploma or certification in compliance.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

• 5+ years of EHS experience with progressive work assignments.  Advanced professional EHS certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, QEP, CEA, REM, etc.)
• 8 to 10 years of Social Compliance & EHS Compliance experience with progressive work assignments.