EHS Specialist

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 [email protected].

We are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Avery Dennison Medical, Longford reporting to the Plant Manager.

As the EH&S Specialist, your key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Implementing programs and developing facility specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements.

• Integration of Company and facility level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection and safe operating conditions.

• Tracking and regularly reporting the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives. 

• Use a structured processes score card to measure and communicate Safety/Environmental performance with both leading results and indicators.

• Maintaining all relevant logs, and all other governmental and corporate database records.

• Coordinating and controlling an effective accident prevention program.

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

• Function as the contractor-plant representative to ensure compliance of all Process Safety Management (PSM) related requirements from contractors.

• Acting as a resource and coach to facility safety teams.

• Investigating all releases, injuries and near-misses.

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

• Driving continuous improvement and delivering strong results from behavioral based processes.

• Min. of 5 years experience in EHS
• Demonstrated experience of sophisticated work assignment or educational project getting results on EHS work assignments with progressive complexity, depth and scope.
• Advanced professional EHS certification preferred but not required. Experience with behavioral based safety initiatives preferred.
• 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, Lotus Notes and function specific software.
• Think strategically and have strong leadership skills with good interpersonal communications.
• Strong coaching, facilitating and training skills with the flexibility to support a 24 hour, 5 day manufacturing schedule.

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:  

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment 
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com 

Note: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates using their personal email addresses.