Regional EHS Manager - Central Region (must be local to Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX)

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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate 

• Paid vacation and paid holidays 

Job Description

The Regional EHS Manager plays a key role in providing leadership to several of our Production Facilities across the U.S. Central Region. The Regional EHS Manager works both as part of a team and  also has a level of autonomy by exercising independent judgment and discretion with limited supervision. The incumbent must display knowledge in environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, waste management and recycling, and other applicable regulatory and EHS-related topics. This role will be a part of a newly formed EHS department at Vestcom. Career growth opportunities will be available across both Vestcom and Avery Dennison. 

Job Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager for the Central Region is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across all company operations and facilities within the designated Central states (e.g., Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma). This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, specific state-level agencies) and company policies, drives a strong safety culture, and significantly reduces risk, injuries, and environmental impact across the region. The Manager will act as the primary EHS resource and subject matter expert for regional leadership and site teams.  It is a hands-on role 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Implementation:

• Drive a proactive safety culture across the Central Region through visibility, leadership coaching, and employee engagement programs

• Compile and analyze regional EHS performance data (KPIs) and metrics.

• Oversee the reporting and investigation of all EHS incidents (injuries, spills, near misses) across the Central Region, ensuring root cause analysis is completed, and effective corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• Assist & lead the development, deployment, and oversight of EHS management systems and programs tailored to the Central Region's operational needs

• Ensure consistent implementation of global Avery Dennison and national EHS standards, policies, and procedures across all regional sites.

• Develop regional EHS training programs (including report and analysis) for all levels of employees, 

• Serve as a coach and mentor to site-level EHS personnel (if applicable) and EHS Committee members throughout the region.

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations.

• Develop and execute a robust regional EHS audit and inspection schedule.

• Monitor proposed and new EHS regulations and communicate potential impacts to regional leadership, leading efforts to ensure timely compliance.

• Act as the primary company liaison for regulatory inspections (e.g., OSHA/state agency visits) within the Central Region.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or CSP/CIH/CHMM certification is  desirable.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in EHS management, with at least 2 years managing multi-site/regional responsibilities.

• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of EHS management systems (e