EHS Specialist

Job Description

As an EHS Specialist at Avery Dennison, you will develop, implement, and maintain facility EHS programs and facility-specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company requirements/initiatives. In this role, you will report directly to the site Plant Manager, and sit on a team of regional EHS leaders tasked with driving a culture of safety and accountability. There will be a dotted line to the PTNA Regional EHS Mgr. You will be based at our Performance Tapes plant located in Mount Juliet, TN.

Key Responsibilities:

Position Status: On-site

• Develop, implement, and maintain Company EHS programs and develop facility-specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements.

• Track, trend, and communicate EHS performance, regulatory compliance, and improvement initiatives, monitoring plant operations on key regulatory metrics to compile information and develop regulatory reports.

• Serve as a resource to the site leadership in regard to EHS matters, acting as the daily point of contact for all EHS issues and assisting line and staff management in understanding OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and standards.

• Implement environmental, health, and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements while acting as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams.

• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety, sanitary, and regulatory standards, and review proposed management of change (MOC) from a safety/environmental perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3+ years of EHS experience OR 5+ years of EHS experience without degree.

• Experience with OSHA PSM or similarly structured safety management systems.

• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures, and programs, including life safety codes, HAZOP, training, and principles of occupational safety and health.

• Strong project, problem resolution, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.

• Great verbal, written, and presentation skills, with an understanding of applicable computer systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Collaboration.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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