Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 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

We are looking for an Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for our Corporate Headquarters and Research & Development (R&D) facilities in North America.

As the Sr. EHS Specialist, you will serve as a key member of the EHS team for the Materials Group North America business. Your key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Act as the primary EHS resource for the needs of the corporate headquarters(onsite), and three additional facilities based in Painesville, OH and Azusa, CA (remotely).

• Implement programs and develop facility-specific procedures that ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory and company requirements.

• Integrate company and facility level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection, and safe operating conditions.

• Track and regularly report the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives.

• Maintain OSHA 300 log, form 101, and all other governmental and corporate database records.

• Organize and control an effective accident prevention program.

• Implement education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.

• Facilitate the management of change (MOC) program and ensure timely completion of approvals and Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews.

• Act as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams.

• Lead as the emergency response coordinator for the corporate headquarters.

• Investigate all spills, releases, injuries, fires and near-misses and documentation in our reporting system.

• Coordinate and maintain the Job Safety Analysis program, maintaining chemical approvals, and evaluating new R&D procedures for EHS considerations.

• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and sanitary standards and regulations.

• Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavioral-based processes.

• Generate new ideas or creative solutions to be shared with leadership for the continued growth of the EHS department.

• Partnering with multiple corporate functions in a collaborative manner.

• Able to execute upon tasks with minimal supervision, acting as the lead EHS delegate for the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or related field preferred and 5+ years experience.

• Demonstrated experience of complex work assignment or educational project driving results on EHS work assignments with progressive complexity, depth and scope. 

• Advanced professional EHS certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, QEP, CEA, REM etc.)preferred but not required. 

• Experience in a research and development laboratory environment preferred.

• Knowledge of PSM or familiarity with solvent processes and solvent safety. 

• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures and programs.

• Good Project/Problem Resolution skills.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets, and function specific software.

• Think strategically and have strong leadership skills with good interpersonal communications.

• Strong mentoring, facilitating and training skills with the flexibility to support a 24 hour operation.

• Must be able to work on site in Mentor, OH Monday through Friday, and be available to come on-site on the weekend in an emergency (or find necessary coverage)

• May require up to 5% travel

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $111,000 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

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