EHS Specialist

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

We are currently seeking an Environmental, Safety, and Health (EHS) Specialist to 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 EHS Manager, and sit on a team of regional EHS leaders tasked with driving a culture of safety and accountability. You will be based at our Performance Tapes plant located in Mount Juliet, TN.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the development of EHS program components: operational procedures, work instructions, training materials, standards, etc.
• 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.  Monitor plant operations on key regulatory metrics, compile information, and develop regulatory reports. 
• Serve as a resource to the site leadership in regard to EHS matters and act as the daily point of contact for all EHS issues. Assists line and staff management in understanding OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA/EPA compliance, inspections, and citations.
• Implement environmental, health, and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Act as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams. Investigate all releases, injuries, and near misses.
• Reviews plant incident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety, sanitary, and regulatory standards.
• Review proposed management of change (MOC) and approve them from a safety/environmental perspective. Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance departments ensuring safety/environmental compliance of projects and equipment.
• Maintain and implement an industrial hygiene program. Coordinate and conduct periodic industrial hygiene monitoring of noise, air quality, and other IH levels.
• Use Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) methodology to drive improvements in Environmental and Safety programs. Engineer solutions to occupational exposures. Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavioral-based processes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Environmental Engineering/Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial safety and occupational EHS within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OSHA PSM or similarly structured safety management systems.
• Strong leadership, managerial, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures, and programs. Experience in life safety codes: EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and industrial hygiene.
• Strong project/problem resolution skills.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Collaboration, databases, and function-specific software.

Preferred:

• Adv