On-Site EHS & Technical Lead - Safety Champion

Avery Dennison; Leiden; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund (PGB)

Free parking

Commuting allowance (80km/day by car)

Public transport reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Technical & EHS Lead at Avery Dennison champions a robust safety culture and drives employee engagement across the Zoeterwoude site to achieve enhanced safety performance. You will own the development and delivery of best-in-class safety training while collaborating across functions, with a hands-on shop floor presence and no direct reports.

The role requires traveling bi-weekly to Almere and Helmond, and overseeing EHS activities for multiple Netherlands sites, including safety governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering/ Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar EHS or H&S role within a manufacturing environment with a strong EHS and ELS (Enterprise Lean System / Continuous Improvement) mindset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and programs with a strong focus on the Netherlands.
• Proven experience with life safety codes, EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and Process Safety Management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority and a willingness to travel bi‑weekly to other Dutch locations.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Must be based in the Netherlands and authorized to work without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• This is an on-site position with a hands-on presence on the shopfloor to influence and drive safety awareness.
• Cultivate a proactive and adaptable safety culture across all functions, overseeing EHS activities for the Zoeterwoude site and providing support/oversight for other Thermopatch sites in the Netherlands (Almere and Helmond).
• Develop and deliver environmental, health, and safety education and training to meet regulatory and Avery Dennison business standards.
• Lead incident investigations (releases, injuries, near-misses) and implement High-Value Learnings while maintaining EHS culture at a high level.
• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance and repair work on plant equipment and systems, influencing technical teams without direct reports.
• This role requires travel for day visits to the Almere and Helmond sites approximately once every two weeks.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Safety standards (HAZOP/Process Safety

Influence without authority

Bilingual Dutch/English

Travel willingness

Work authorization NL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Job description

The Technical & EHS Lead at Avery Dennison champions a robust safety culture and drives employee engagement across the Zoeterwoude site to achieve enhanced safety performance. You will own the development and delivery of best-in-class safety training while collaborating across functions, with a hands-on shop floor presence and no direct reports.

The role requires traveling bi-weekly to Almere and Helmond, and overseeing EHS activities for multiple Netherlands sites, including safety governance