EHS Leader

Avery Dennison Corporation; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job 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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [emailprotected].

We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Job Description

In this diverse role of high impact, we are looking to hire an energised, inclusive and forward thinking EHS Leader - UK to join our team in our plant in Cramlington, Northumberland, with a direct reporting line to our Plant Manager.

Your Mission:

• On a daily basis, and as an EHS professional, “Safety First!” is your inspiration to work with all of us throughout all levels onsite and the UK to continuously optimise our areas of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, energy / waste management, plant and process safety.
• You will work closely with us to comply with the latest safety standards in line with current legislation and advise us on new and / or changed requirements.
• In order to secure the safety of our people, you will develop and deploy programmes and strategies that promote awareness, inspire and engage to form an inclusive safety culture.
• You will focus on the big picture of any given health and safety concern and create policies that will reliably produce significant, measurable results.
• Enabling the company’s sustainability goals and reduction of our environmental impact will be at the heart of your role.
• Our role certainly means going all out for an exciting, dynamic and multi-faceted opportunity, offering new and insightful challenges each day within the self-adhesive labelling industry of tomorrow.

Qualifications

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

• NEBOSH certification and knowledge of Health and Safety Management / Systems and behavioural safety and change management.
• Previous work experience to demonstrate continuous improvement as an environment, health and safety professional, ideally with expertise in manufacturing.
• Experience of people management.
• Knowledge of process safety, as well as working experience with regulators (Health and Safety Executive and local authorities), and according to national and European safety regulations / requirements including dangerous goods, explosion protection, fire protection, emission control, chemical and environmental law.
• Project management experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability in being a good coach, listening and sharing information, empowering your team and a willingness to work with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit for growing a sustainable business to set your career at Avery Dennison.
• Willingness to travel within the EMENA region (2-3 weeks per year).
• Observe the EHS process and use process mapping tools to streamline the current process and simplify the work.
• Ability to see the big picture, filter the “noise” and guide the organization to work on the priorities.
• Knowledgeable with the chemical and environmental regulation in the UK and EU.
• Willingness to learn new competencies and develop team.

*We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this role.*

*This role is subject to right-to-work checks as per UK Employment Law.*

Additional Information

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

What we can offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus usual bank holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions.
• Life assurance 4 x basic salary.
• Employee Assistance scheme including life & legal advice.
• Free on-site Parking.
• Subsidised Hot/cold food Canteen.
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program.
• International environment.
• A growing, and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women.
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace.
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region.