Global EHS Director, Materials Group

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 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

• Direct the vision, strategy, and global EHS execution plan for Materials Group by collaborating and educating regional and cross functional teams.

• Guide and influence internal business leaders on global regulatory and company specific EHS requirements.

• Link key EHS initiatives to AOP capital planning and budgeting process.

• Oversee EHS risk analysis process and communicate/manage results to mitigate risk.

• Manage interactions with EHS regulatory agencies (regional & site level).

• Advocate for effective legislation, legislation, regulations and industry standards that will proactively manage EHS impacts to operations, the community and the environment.

• Verify that corporate EHS compliance audits are resolved in a timely manner and that proactive facility level self inspection and assessment processes are current in order to drive continuous improvement (100% compliance, 100% of the time).

• Collaborate and act as liaison  with Global Risk.

• Develop/mentor regional EHS leaders to enhance technical and leadership skill sets, provide Global Performance System (GPS) input for performance management, develop succession plan for EHS talent, and support the hiring process for regional/facility level EHS professionals.

• Regularly communicate EHS performance to the business unit and corporate VP of EHS.

• Manage EHS aspects of emerging issues (product development, acquisitions/divestitures, regulatory changes, etc.) and changing business strategies.

• Participate as an active member of the corporate Global EHS Leadership Team to support the development of corporate strategies, standards, programs and processes that drive standardization and consistency.

• Undergraduate degree in environmental engineering, occupational safety, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of twelve (10) years safety experience in a manufacturing environment. EHS related certifications are a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.)

• Strong leadership skills, able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.

• High energy and passion for excellence, bias for action, adaptability, and resilience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Critical thinking skills and ability to constructively resolve conflicts.

• Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and customer value.

• Ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.

• Self-confident, ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.

• Ability to travel as required at least 25% of the time.

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.

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