Sr. EHS Sustainability Manager

Company Description

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.

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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Avery Dennison is seeking an individual to provide senior level subject matter expertise on environmental sustainability. This role will be a key contributor to the strategic direction and execution of the Company’s sustainability metrics. Work globally and cross-functionally to coordinate, align and proactively implement environmental sustainability initiatives encompassing the company’s operational footprint. Collaborate with key external partners on the company’s environmental sustainability initiatives to support strategic direction.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about environmental/sustainability issues and has an infectious drive and enthusiasm to inspire and educate others. Strong individual contributor, effective communicator and skilled project manager with proven global experience and a steadfast capacity to work across functions and organizational bounds to advance Avery Dennison’s capabilities and reputation regarding sustainability.

What you will be doing:

• Review and verify environmental sustainability metrics globally and for external reporting
• Support implementation of energy strategy for BUs and green energy credit management
• Develop and implement data strategy to ensure complete and verifiable reporting
• Develop environmental management system and policies to support EHS/Sustainability strategies
• Collect and provide regional input and feedback on global environmental strategies
• Lead integration of Waste, Water and Air strategies into regional action plans
• Develop, maintain and update global environmental standards for guidelines
• Support corporate review on state, federal and key global policies impacting environmental goals
• Lead cross functional collaboration with vital teams responsible for achieving environmental goals for operations
• Work with the regional leadership teams to assess performance and develop improvement plans
• Collaborate with regional EHS leaders on identifying solutions, recommendations for waste, water and emission reduction plans
• Provide technical support for air emissions reporting for internal and external reporting requirements
• Educate, empower and influence BUs sustainability, operations and EHS on sustainability strategy and expectations to drive ownership and accountability
• 25% global travel as required
  
  WHERE YOU WILL WORK: Mentor, Ohio (35 miles east of Cleveland)

Qualifications

Education:

• BS degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Industrial Ecology, Engineering or a related field. Concentration in sustainability is a plus.

Skills:

7-10 years experience in the environmental sustainability field is required.

• Good communications skills (written, oral and presentation).
• Proven ability to translate sophisticated technical information to be comprehended by non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to report environmental data including energy, waste, water, and greenhouse gas emissions for CDP or other frameworks
• Strong cross-organizational leadership skills and experience leading and contributing to projects involving global teams
• Experience and comfort working with in a global, matrix management structure
• Solid understanding of external landscape and associated dynamics that influence emerging market requirements across the globe preferred
• Environmental technical skills required
• Strong systems thinking and decision making skills preferred
• Demonstrated pr