EHS Specialist

Avery Dennison • Mount Juliet, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As an EHS Specialist at Avery Dennison, you will 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 Plant Manager, and sit on a team of regional EHS leaders tasked with driving a culture of safety and accountability. There will be a dotted line to the PTNA Regional EHS Mgr. You will be based at our Performance Tapes plant located in Mount Juliet, TN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3+ years of EHS experience OR 5+ years of EHS experience without degree.
• Experience with OSHA PSM or similarly structured safety management systems.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures, and programs, including life safety codes, HAZOP, training, and principles of occupational safety and health.
• Strong project, problem resolution, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
• Great verbal, written, and presentation skills, with an understanding of applicable computer systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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, monitoring plant operations on key regulatory metrics to compile information and develop regulatory reports.
• Serve as a resource to the site leadership in regard to EHS matters, acting as the daily point of contact for all EHS issues and assisting line and staff management in understanding OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and standards.
• Implement environmental, health, and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements while acting as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety, sanitary, and regulatory standards, and review proposed management of change (MOC) from a safety/environmental perspective.

Benefits

• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent.
• Paid Vacation Days: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job.
• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care Program: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high-quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level