Regional EHS Manager - Central Region (must be local to Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX)

Avery Dennison•Columbus, OH

1d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Regional EHS Manager plays a key role in providing leadership to several of our Production Facilities across the U.S. Central Region. The Regional EHS Manager works both as part of a team and also has a level of autonomy by exercising independent judgment and discretion with limited supervision. The incumbent must display knowledge in environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, waste management and recycling, and other applicable regulatory and EHS-related topics. This role will be a part of a newly formed EHS department at Vestcom. Career growth opportunities will be available across both Vestcom and Avery Dennison. Job Summary: The Regional EHS Manager for the Central Region is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across all company operations and facilities within the designated Central states (e.g., Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma). This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, specific state-level agencies) and company policies, drives a strong safety culture, and significantly reduces risk, injuries, and environmental impact across the region. The Manager will act as the primary EHS resource and subject matter expert for regional leadership and site teams. It is a hands-on role

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in EHS management, with at least 2 years managing multi-site/regional responsibilities.
Expert knowledge of EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001), risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and root cause analysis.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and leadership skills. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build strong relationships across a geographically dispersed region.
This position requires significant travel (e.g.,40-50%) across the Central Region to conduct site visits, audits, and support incident investigations.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree or CSP/CIH/CHMM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive a proactive safety culture across the Central Region through visibility, leadership coaching, and employee engagement programs
Compile and analyze regional EHS performance data (KPIs) and metrics.
Oversee the reporting and investigation of all EHS incidents (injuries, spills, near misses) across the Central Region, ensuring root cause analysis is completed, and effective corrective actions are implemented promptly.
Assist & lead the development, deployment, and oversight of EHS management systems and programs tailored to the Central Region's operational needs
Ensure consistent implementation of global Avery Dennison and national EHS standards, policies, and procedures across all regional sites.
Develop regional EHS training programs (including report and analysis) for all levels of employees,
Serve as a coach and mentor to site-level EHS personnel (if applicable) and EHS Committee members throughout the region.
Ensure full compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations.
Develop and execute a robust regional EHS audit and inspection schedule.
Monitor proposed and new EHS regulations and communicate potential impacts to regional leadership, leading efforts to ensure timely compliance.
Act as the primary company liaison for regulatory inspections (e.g., OSHA/state agency visits) within the Central Region.